Jogging is much more than just sports pants. It has become an iconic piece of the urban wardrobe, halfway between comfort and style. Decoding this streetwear icon.
1. A sporting origin
Born in the 1920s-1930s, jogging was originally a garment designed for warm-up and training.
Its purpose? Keep muscles warm while offering great freedom of movement.
Quickly adopted by athletes, it established itself as the iconic bottom of the tracksuit.
2. A structure designed for comfort
Elastic waistband with drawstring
Soft and stretchy material (cotton, fleece, jersey…)
Straight or tapered cut at the ankles depending on styles
3. A turning point in the 80s-90s
Popularized by hip-hop culture, jogging became a fashion piece in its own right.
Worn in music videos, on stage, in neighborhoods: it left stadiums to take over the streets.
It became the symbol of a assertive, cool, and relaxed style.
4. Jogging today
Available in dozens of cuts: slim, straight, oversize, cargo, flare…
Offered in all materials, from the most technical to the most luxurious
Present in streetwear, casual, sportswear and even premium fashion collections
5. Jogging vs tracksuit
Jogging is the bottom
Tracksuit is the coordinated top + bottom set
You can wear your jogging alone, or in a total look
Conclusion
Jogging is the chameleon of the wardrobe. Originally sporty, it has established itself as a stylish and ultra versatile urban piece. Whatever the cut or material, it remains synonymous with assumed comfort… with a good dose of attitude.
