The best sweatpants for men have evolved with the times. Way back when, they used to represent the pinnacle of athletic performance, the culmination of a century’s worth of fabric innovation.

That’s not the case for a lot of men. Once they’ve retired their trusty office uniform, many struggle to find a new look that’s not drab or bland.

My favorite pair has been the Vuori Performance Joggers, ever since I first tried them back in 2020 for a now-defunct buying ...