The short answer: the best athleisure outfits are built for the hours around training, not the training itself. Pick a co-ord set with heavyweight fleece (340 to 500 GSM) for cold walks to the gym, warm-ups and rest days, relaxed joggers that move, a hoodie you can strip off fast, and separate sizes for top and bottom. Dope Beyond's co-ord sets are made for that gym-to-street rotation.
What is athleisure?
Athleisure is clothing that borrows from gym wear but is designed to be worn everywhere else: errands, travel, coffee, the office on a casual day. Think hoodies, joggers, tracksuits and clean sneakers that look intentional, not like you just left a workout.
Be clear about the job
Heavyweight cotton fleece is not performance fabric, and we will not pretend it is. For the workout itself, wear your technical gear. A co-ord set earns its place in everything around it: the 7 a.m. walk to the gym in November, the warm-up and cool-down, the post-session coffee, and rest days when you still want to look like you train.
How to pick an athleisure co-ord set
- Jogger mobility: relaxed through the thigh with a tapered ankle, so you can lunge and stretch in a warm-up. Our joggers buying guide breaks down the fits.
- Layering room: an oversized hoodie goes over a tee or tank and comes off without a fight. The Ink Navy zip set makes it a two-second job.
- Durability: gym bags, locker benches and weekly washes punish thin fleece. Heavier fabric lasts more seasons; wash it cold and inside out (care guide).
- Separate sizes: people who train are rarely the same size top and bottom. Pick each piece: XS to XL on Signature sets, S to XL on Legends sets.
Which set for which routine
| Routine | Set | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cold commutes, heavy days | Legends, Jet Black | 500 GSM cotton joggers; black hides gym-bag life |
| Mobility, lighter days | Signature, Mint Green | 400 GSM, soft interior, brighter colour |
| Two sessions, constant layering | Signature Zip, Ink Navy | YKK zip on and off, deep side pockets on the joggers |
Athleisure outfits for men: 3 formulas
- Full tonal set: the set head to toe, trainers you actually train in, a cap.
- Set plus shell: the set under a light rain shell for wet fall days.
- Split it: the joggers with a heavyweight tee and an overshirt. More in our matching sets guide.
The rule: matching colour and heavy fabric read athletic; mismatched, thin fleece that bags at the knee reads couch.
FAQ
Can I work out in a heavyweight co-ord set?
For warm-ups and light sessions, yes. For hard training, switch to technical fabric; cotton fleece holds sweat and gets heavy.
Joggers or the full set for the gym commute?
The full set on cold days keeps your core warm on the walk. The joggers are also sold separately if you only need bottoms.
How do I keep it from smelling like the gym?
Wash after heavy use, cold and inside out, and tumble dry low or air-dry.
How long does shipping take, and is it free?
Shipping is free to Canada, the USA, the UK and India, with no duties to pay on delivery. Orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days and delivered in 6 to 15 business days. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery on unworn, unwashed items with tags; return shipping is paid by the customer (return policy).
Dope Beyond is a Canadian premium heavyweight streetwear brand known for oversized hoodies, joggers, co-ord sets and the Angel Numbers collection. Designed in Victoria, BC. Updated October 2026.
