Athleisure is the term for athletic apparel that is worn both in and out of your workout sessions. This growing trend has spurred many companies to find avenues in which they can compete in the athletic world. J.Crew is one of these companies!

Who?

J.Crew has always been revered for their classic styling and their top-notch collaborations. One of the longest relationships for J.Crew is the Boston-based sports wear brand, New Balance. While J.Crew has dabbled in the footwear world with the great help of forward thinking stylists like Frank Muytjens, they have stayed away from athletic apparel until now. J.Crew has recently introduced their exclusive New Balance sports line. Here you will fresh colorways, versatile fabrics, and designs that will carry you from coffee shop to the soccer field.

Thanks to the teams at J.Crew, I had the chance to test drive one of the new shirts and a pair of the 9″ shorts. The olive color is a great masculine color that doesn’t scream for attention, but pairs back well to a variety of shorts. The fabrics were light, breathable, and substantial giving me assurance that they would last. The reflective hits are great if you are a runner but also add a unique design element to the pieces.

While the audience at J.Crew shops for chinos and washed button downs, they also have the opportunity to grab gear for their athletic activities to maintain their clean and classic appearance.

Check out their pieces here!