Zip-Up Hoodies Are So Much Cooler Than You Remember

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The zip-up hoodie has a less than stellar reputation. It can come across as lazy: it has too-close-for-comfort associations with a certain tech billionaire, notorious for wearing them; they belong to a subset of menswear which has yet to fully evolve away from mostly plain, basic, functional design.

But! But, the zip-up hoodie has it's merits, and I'm here to defend it. It's comfy as fuck—let's start there. All the gravitas and coziness of a regular hoodie, with the added convenience of a zipper. Scores of handsomer designs are coming through; some made for lounging, some for working out, some for looking cool and maybe dropping a fit pic to the Gram.

There are a lot—and I mean a lot—of choices out there. Pick the wrong one and, yes, you're apt to look like the Zuck (and trust me, you really don't want to look like the Zuck). But pick the right one and the zip-up hoodie can prove transformative, instantly providing a dose of casual cool in the form of an easy on/off layer you can shed and reapply as you see fit. With all that in mind, here are some of the best zip-up hoodies on the market today—none of which, it should be noted, will make you look like a dead-eyed internet magnate hellbent on upending the foundations of American democracy.

Full-Zip Eco-Smart Hoodie

Let your favorite black hoodie take it easy in your closet, and wear this maroon style out for a couple of rounds instead.

Heavy Fleece Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt

A hefty 14 oz. fleece zip-up crafted in L.A. for decidedly East Coast conditions.

Midweight Terry Zip-Up Hoodie

Made in icy-cold Vancouver, so you know it's the real deal.

Ace Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

Turns out, micro-sanded french terry and a little bit of stretch make for a hoodie that remains, ahem, aces.

Loose-Fit Midweight Full-Zip Sweatshirt

Few can hold a torch to Carhartt when comes to durability and dependability. Same could be said of the matching hat.

Reverse Weave Zip-Up Hoodie

The sweatshirt that deserves a spot in every man's rotation, no matter his style or the season.

Sport Full Zip Hoodie

This is the hoodie for casually cool guys who know how to dress—and know that a dope enough hoodie can make an outfit.

Supima Cotton-Jersey Hoodie

Soft, washed supima perfection from a master of laid-back L.A. cool.

Midweight Full Zip Hoodie

Not too thick, not too thin. Just right.

Full-Zip Sportswear Tech Fleece Hoodie

Surprise, surprise: The smash-hit hoodie that inspired legions of devoted followers when it first dropped still holds up today.

Loopback Zip Hoody

Sunspel makes soft, sumptuous hoodies ideal for layering or for wearing on their own.

Classic Full-Zip Fleece Hoodie

Meet the hoodie that will go with just about everything in your wardrobe.

Eversoft Fleece Hoodie

You trust Fruit of the Loom for your underwear, so why not your outerwear, too? This is a cozy, basic hoodie that you'll never want to take off.

Corbet Quilted Full Zip Hoodie

Making a hoodie look chic is hard, but Marine Layer manages it, with a quilted outer that looks—and feels!—soft and plush.

Full-Zip Hooded Fleece Sweatshirt

Affordable and timeless, Amazon's fleece zip hoodie comes in an array of colors.

Mode Slim Fit Merino Wool Zip Hoodie

For softness you can't really beat, reach for a merino wool option. AllSaints' is nice enough to wear to work, and perfectly ready for some serious winter layering.

Sweat Full-Zip Long-Sleeve Hoodie

Uniqlo does basics to perfection, with quality that doesn't skimp. And what's more basic than a gray zip-up hoodie?

Fleece Zip Hoodie

Go for a run in it, or watch 5 hours of Netflix in it. It's one of those versatile, adaptable pieces.

Rival Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie

When it's real chilly—like, real chilly—the fleece interior on this zip-up is a lifesaver.

Cotton-Blend Jersey Zip-Up Hoodie

It doesn't get more luxurious than a Brunello Cucinelli hoodie. This is how the best of the best relax and unwind.

Essentials 3-Stripes Full-Zip Hoodie

Three stripes make all the difference in turning a hoodie from basic to sporty and cool.

Zip Tree Hoodie

Black and gold is an infallible color combo, and with finger coverings and metallic details, this hoodie manages to look sleek and luxe in one.

Bonfire Zip-Up Hoodie Sweatshirt

With a soft material and relaxed fit, this is the one companion you're gonna want around even when you just want to kick it all alone.

Oversized Logo-Print Zip-Up Hoodie

In an oversized wool and cashmere blend, this hoodie is equal parts chic and cozy.

Performance Waffle Zip Hoodie

Wear this on a run or on a lazy day—it's versatile like that.

Interloop Full-Zip Sweatshirt

The classic, infallible gray hoodie.

Check Hood Cotton Blend Zip Hoodie

This is about as cool and classy as a hoodie can be. You can thank the Burberry check print for that.

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