In this hands-on Public Rec review, I’ll share my thoughts on whether or not this popular athleisure brand is worth your money.

As I’ve been working from home for the last (seemingly endless) number of months, I’ve found myself replacing my denim or chinos with joggers and performance wear.

I figure it’s the most comfortable you can be without getting sloppy.

Public Rec makes elevated basics for the casual guy who still wants to look put together. Over the last six months, I’ve been testing a whole range of their products in a work-from-home environment.

So, what works? What doesn’t work? Ultimately, are these grown-up-track-pant-jogger-things worth it?

Read on for my full review!

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Goldstein started the project solo with the ‘ADED.’ But, as the company has grown, they now offer a full range of tops, bottoms, and light outerwear for both men and (recently) women.

The ultimate goal is to be as comfortable as possible without sacrificing fit or polish. Ideal, perhaps, for a WFH new normal.

What I Picked Up

Public Rec was kind enough to send over a number of items for testing. I got the:

• All Day Every Day Pant (Straight fit, 30×30)
• All Day Every Day Jogger (30×28)
• Go-to Crew (Small)
• Go-to Long Sleeve (Small)
• All Day Every Day Jacket (Small)

Let’s take a closer look at these items…

Public Rec First Impressions

“Quality” and “polyester” don’t usually find themselves in the same sentence; but, well, they just did.

Stitching is even throughout. While I’m not a textile engineer, the materials are noticeably superior to a department-store gym pant.

The colors I chose fit the neutral palette I favor, so it’s very easy to style the pieces around the house.

These make fantastic first impressions. Each piece has a wonderful thickness, feeling much better than most of my gym pants. You can stretch things out and they snap back with that satisfying ‘thwack.’