The Sporty Pants Trend That Will Rule this Spring (Working Out Not Required)

While one part of me has really missed "dressing up” in jeans, there’s another part of me that has wholeheartedly embraced all the comfortable trends that have surfaced this past year. And for the new season, designers clearly catered to the world’s desire for casual comfort with a whole host of the S/S 21 collections showcasing sporty, comfy, and casual pieces—from hoodies to athletic shorts, and our topic of today—track pants.
The sporty pants were given a fresh and modern spin on the runways with designers such as Hugo Boss pairing sleek wide-leg styles with relaxed blazers, and the likes of Miu Miu and Isabel Marant opting for side stripe track pants paired with cute cropped tops.
However, you style them the comfortable trend is here to stay this spring/summer and there are plenty of cool, retro, and chic iterations to get your hands on (working out not required!). Whether you go for wide-leg, tapered, striped, or basic, scroll below to see some of the cool track pants to shop right now and get inspired on the fresh ways to style them below.
At Miu Miu, side-striped track pants were paired with cute halter tops and sporty sandals.
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Track pants came party-ready at Isabel Marant—styled with cropped puff sleeve blouses and heels.
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Boss gave us sleek wide-leg iterations styled in monochromatic ensembles.
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We'll definitely be styling our swimsuits with track pants come summer, as spotted at David Koima.
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A little sparkle is the perfect contrast to sporty track pants as seen at Balenciaga.
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Style a bright red pair with elevated basics for a refreshingly cool look.
Bikinis + track pants = a match made in heaven.
Try a slouchy pair with cushy flatform flip flops.
The perfect cozy and comfy outfit formula.
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Up next, the comfortable pants trend I'd gladly give up my leggings for.

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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