The 15 Best Men's Workout Shirts

Nike has all kinds of workout products available, but one of their best pieces of apparel is the Nike Dri-FIT Miler. A shirt designed for runners, it is 100% polyester and designed to keep the wearer as dry and cool as possible. To provide maximum comfort, the shirt’s back mesh panel acts as a vent that allows in cool air to keep the wearer comfortable on hot days. Additionally, the shirt’s dropped back hem helps keep it in place instead of bunching up and moving around while the wearer is running.

Price: $35

Designed with Reebok’s SmartVent technology throughout, the Training Tee is designed to keep users comfortable throughout the most intense workouts. With moisture-wicking capabilities and mesh inserts on the back and sleeves to keep users extra cool, the shirt helps users stay comfortable while they push themselves. A slim fit tee made from a 92% polyester and 8% elastane mesh, the shirt is a great choice for any type of workout.

Price :$35

With both moisture-wicking and quick-dry technology, the Rhone Short Sleeve Premium Workout Shirt is an ideal choice for a sweaty workout directly underneath the hot sun. For anyone out there nervous about an overabundance of perspiration, the shirt incorporates GoldFusion technology to prevent the shirt from absorbing too much body odor. Made from a blend of nylon, polyester, and elastane, the shirt is incredibly breathable but designed in a way that prevents it from bunching up around potentially unflattering body parts.

Price: $68

Whether you want to go for a long run or hit the weights, the Adidas FreeLift Sport Ultimate tee is a good choice. With specially placed seams that are designed to reduce chafing, the shirt is made from 100% polyester and sweat-wicking fabric to keep users dry.  Designed with “stay-put coverage,” the FreeLift shirt is a great choice for anyone incorporating overhead movements into their workouts.

Price: $25

Lulululemon’s Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve 2.0 is a perfect example of the brand’s high-quality products. Made from a polyester, nylon, and X-Static nylon blend that is both incredibly comfortable and form-fitting, the shirt has anti-odor and sweat-wicking technologies built-in. Designed to reduce chafing and give strategic ventilation for users, the Metal Vent Tech tee has four-way stretch capabilities and is a great choice for any kind of workout.

Price: $78

Outdoor Voices CloudKnit shirt is made from a unique 94% polyester and 6% spandex blend that feels both incredibly comfortable and lightweight. User reviews on Outdoor Voices’ website praise the shirt for its thin feel and breathable texture, making it a great choice for anyone working out on a hot day.

Price: $58

For runners who may not want to represent Nike, New Balance has you covered. The Impact Run Short Sleeve is a lightweight, athletic fit top that includes moisture-wicking technology. Made from 95% recycled polyester and 5% polyester, the shirt has a pin-dot mesh to increase breathability and incorporates New Balance’s ICEx fast-drying technology to help runners stay cool while they’re on the go.

Price: $44.99

Ryu’s crew neck shirt is a 70 percent nylon and 30 percent polyester blend that is designed to reduce excess fabric bulking up. A lightweight shirt that has sweat-wicking capabilities, the Vapor Crew Neck Shirt has four-way stretch capabilities and UPF 50+ included. The shirt incorporates Ryu’s Polygiene antimicrobial silver salt treatment, a technology that blocks various bacteria and fungus from developing odors on the fabric.

Price: $45

A sleek, comfortable shirt, Arctic Cool’s Crew Neck features HydroFreeze X Technology that helps reduce the temperature of the fabric as it is being worn. In addition to the freezing technology, the UPF 50+ shirt wicks up moisture to ensure the wearer remains as dry as possible while working up a sweat. With an athletic fit that stretches with the wearer as they move, the Crew Neck also comes with antimicrobial technology that helps repel residual odors.

Price: $29.99

Eddie Bauer’s Resolution T-shirt is 100 percent polyester and utilizes overlock stitching for extra fabric strength to endure any kind of workout. With raglan sleeves and sidearm panels designed to reduce chafing, the shirt is both incredibly well-fitting and comfortable at the same time. Designed with odor-controlling technology and UPF 20 included, the Resolution tee is a great choice for anyone planning on getting sweaty in the outdoors.

Price: $24.50

For those who actually prefer working out in long sleeves, Under Armour has you covered. The HeatGear Armour Compression long sleeve shirt has stretch-mesh underarm panels so even though your arms may remain covered, they won’t be overheated. If any part of you does get overheated easily, the shirt has wicking technology that quickly picks up sweat and leaves the user dry. Designed with four-way stretch capability, no matter how you want to move as you work out the shirt will be able to contour and grip to your body in a comfortable way.

Price: $34.99

Just in case anyone was worried, Under Armour also has the sleeveless stans covered.  Equipped with UA’s 4-way stretch technology and mesh panels for extra ventilation, the HeatGear Sleeveless Compression T-Shirt is both comfortable and well-fitting. Built with UPF 30 and moisture-wicking capabilities, it’s the perfect sleeveless shirt for anyone planning on working out or showing off their pump under the sun.

Price: $21.99

Made from moisture-wicking polyester, Neleus’ Dry Fit Mesh Athletic shirts are perfect for all types of intense workouts. Designed for increased breathability and ventilation throughout, the shirt has built-in UPF capabilities to keep the wearer’s skin safe and feeling cool while exercising outside.

Price: $28

PUMA's Bonded Tech Short Sleeve Tee is 100% polyester and designed to reduce friction and chafing for the wearer during their workouts. Equipped with mesh vents at specific heat zones around the torso and sweat-wicking technology, the shirt is a great choice to wear while working out on a hot day.

Price: $26.16

Amazon sells most of the shirts that were listed above, gathering data on exactly what components and features make certain products more likely to get clicked on and purchased. With that in mind, it makes sense that Amazon would create its own line of casual athletic wear. Their Peak Velocity men’s t-shirt is made of moisture-wicking polyester and is designed with “Tech Stretch” fabric to ensure the shirt moves with the wearer’s body during any kind of workout.

Price: $15