The terms get used interchangeably, but if you're comparing joggers vs sweatpants for a specific purpose — travel, training, or everyday wear — the differences are worth knowing before you buy.
Joggers are built with a tapered leg and an elasticated or cuffed hem, which gives a more fitted, structured silhouette. That makes them easier to dress up slightly, or to wear with trainers without extra fabric bunching at the ankle. Sweatpants typically run straighter through the leg with a looser, open hem — better suited to lounging or layering over other clothing in cold weather.
For travel, joggers tend to win: the tapered hem stays out of the way going through security or getting in and out of a car. For pure comfort at home, a straight-leg sweatpant in a heavier fleece has the edge.
See both styles in our Men's Bottoms collection and compare the fit for yourself.
