Pros: affordable, large selection of styles
Cons: Not as durable as more premium brands
As if you needed another reason to run to Target, its All In Motion active apparel has become my go-to choice for workout gear. The clothes aren’t trendy or made with premium materials, but All In Motion checks the right boxes for me: fit, functionality, and color options. But mostly, I find it hard to justify buying other brands for the price point.
All In Motion (AIM) has a fairly large selection of styles in five categories: shirts, pants, shorts, sweatshirts & jackets, and shoes. I’ve been buying Target brand workout clothes for over two years, and I currently own three different types of shorts and two varieties of shirts from AIM. My favorite shorts are the Unlined Run Shorts (with a seven-inch inseam) and the Short Sleeve Performance T-Shirt.
The shorts are basic but functional, with two zippered pockets, an elastic waistband, and leg vents. They’re the lightest shorts I own, which is primarily why I love them, and they sit comfortably on my waist. You probably won’t see them featured in any fashion blog, but the shorts are stylish enough to wear in and out of the gym. Sometimes, when I’m running errands around town, I’ll pair the Wild Boysenberry color with a white t-shirt, crew socks, and a forest green puffer vest on a warm fall day. If you’re between sizes or have wider hips and thighs, go a size up, as the shorts can feel snug in these areas. This is especially true for the Hybrid Shorts.
At 5’11 and 175 pounds, I wear a medium, and no shirt fits better than the Performance T-Shirt. The sleeves hug my arms just right, and the bottom half gives me enough room to never want to pull it away from my stomach. Plus, it’s long enough to avoid showing my stomach when I lift my arms, which is a pet peeve of mine. The colorways are extensive but plain, which some folks may find boring, but I don’t mind this since the shirts look good whether I’m in the gym or, say, at a bar. The shirt absorbs sweat reasonably well, but the armpits of my darker-colored Performance Tees discolored quicker than expected.
Of course, being that this is our best budget pick, we can’t ignore the price. The All In Motion shorts range from $17-24, and the shirts from $12-20. The shorts alone are between $30 and $60 cheaper than some other picks on this list. After a couple of years, I have yet to replace any of my All In Motion gear, but it’s safe to say the quality won’t hold up to premium brands. Still, for significantly less money, you’re walking away with (more like in) a set of comfortable and versatile activewear.
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