Stuff We Like - Apparel 1 Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness LivingStuff We LikeApparel Stuff We Like - Apparel 1 The Best Gear to Wear to the Gym by T Nation July 3, 2019June 6, 2021 Tags Apparel When you buy something, using the retail links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. T Nation does not accept money for editorial reviews. Read more about our policy. NOBULL Men s Training Shoes $129 from Amazon Lightweight, breathable, and flexible. Seamless, one-piece construction upper, abrasion resistant. A few years ago I became very frustrated while shopping for some all-around training shoes. They were all either very specialized or designed for 12 year olds with bad taste. Then I discovered NOBULL, a company that makes "no-gimmicks" shoes and apparel for hard-training grown-ups. This cross trainer does it all, from lifting to running to sled pushing. I have three pair and wear them for everything. The NOBULL Trainer is available in a multitude of colors and patterns, but I love their basic solids. Don't worry, you can still get them in purple camo if you're into that. – Chris Shugart BUY NOW Lululemon Mens Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve Shirt $68 from Amazon Seamless construction, non-chaffing, strategic venting. Sweat-wicking fabric is 4-way stretch. Fabric inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria on the shirt. Why pay $68 for a T-shirt? Because you'll still be training in it years from now. I bought my first Metal Vent shirt 7 years ago, and after wearing it a couple times per week and washing it hundreds of times, it still looks the same and keeps its shape. The color never seems to fade and the collar never gets stretched out. The fit is perfect too. Not too clingy, but fitted around the arms so people will definitely know you lift. Lots of colors available too. – Chris Shugart BUY NOW JUNK Brands Sports Headband $16 from Amazon 20% off with Amazon Coupon Sweat wicking, quick drying, machine washable, one size fits all. I never knew I needed a headband until I tried Dan John's Half-Hour Deadlift Challenge. (Pull 2 reps of 315 pounds every minute on the minute for half an hour.) At the 20-minute mark, my bar was slick with sweat. I tried a regular bandana but it kept slipping. And it looked stupid. So I picked up a JUNK headband at the CrossFit Games and it did the trick. It fits flat, never slips, never drips, and makes you look like a ninja, not a hippie. Available in dozens of styles and colors. – Chris Shugart BUY NOW Grunt Style Basic Men s T-Shirt $14.95 from Amazon 100% Cotton. Ultra soft and comfortable. Tagless, itch-free design. Ribbed collar that won't lose its shape. Athletic fit, order a size up if you're unsure. I got annoyed with paying 50 to 100 bucks for a workout shirt, so I was thrilled when I found Grunt Style T-shirts. The company's run by veterans and they make an inexpensive, great looking, great fitting T-shirt that comes in a bunch of colors. Best of all, their lifetime "Beer Guarantee." You tear it, spill beer on it, or get "blood stains from defending the American flag from terrorists," they replace it. – TC Luoma BUY NOW Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top Sneaker $50.45 from Amazon Canvas high-top sneakers. Synthetic sole. Canvas upper. Rubber toe cap. When I put on my high-top Chucks, I feel a connection to all the greats of the past, but I'm not talking about skinny white basketball players from the 1950's. No, I mean the hundreds of elite lifters, some of who set all-time world records, who pledge allegiance to almighty Chucks. They're just terrific, inexpensive, retro-stylish shoes for doing squats and deadlifts. The thick, flat sole gives you all the stability you need to push up big weights. – TC Luoma BUY NOW prAna Women s Journeyman $23.03 from Amazon 50% Polyester, 47% Cotton, 3% Polyurethane Hats are essential for the gym. The last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time fixing your hair before you're about to get it sweaty. So a good hat covers up the mess and allows you to focus on the work. Why this particular hat? Well, I have one of those faces that doesn't look good in most ball caps. But the fit of this and other prAna hats actually works well. So if you've got a similarly weird-shaped face, you might give this hat a shot. – Dani Shugart BUY NOW Teva Women s Olowahu Flip-Flop $20 from Amazon Water-ready polyester webbing upper. Extremely durable and dries quickly after getting wet. The mush-top sole cushions and forms to your foot. Two securing cross straps. Pack these in your gym bag and slip them on after your workout if you've got errands to run. These are the most comfortable and longest-lasting flip-flops I've ever had. And I'm on my third pair. My first pair lasted over 6 years. Walk your dogs in them, paint your house in them, and do your gardening in them. They'll actually mold to fit your feet. Bonus: They're cute enough to wear with casual summer dresses too. – Dani Shugart BUY NOW Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Alpha Life Hollywood s Best-Built Villain Hollywood's go-to guy for sci-fi and action thrillers opens up about movie muscle, steroids, and stereotypes in this exclusive interview. Health & Longevity, Living Better, Movie Muscle David C Scott March 3 Alpha Life The Sex Cult of Venice Beach If you've been with "Testosterone Magazine" since the beginning, you know that we've posted a lot of controversial articles. We've aimed a flood light on areas that many would have preferred we'd left dark. 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