All Day Every Day Pant vs Public Rec Pants: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The Public Rec Pants and All Day Every Day Pant are close. We gave the Public Rec Pants a slight edge at 9/10 over the All Day Every Day Pant at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. The Gamechanger is our standout—sweatpant comfort with enough polish to wear anywhere, and we'd buy the whole lineup again.

Side by side

AttributePublic Rec PantsAll Day Every Day Pant
Our rating9/108.5/10
Price$108$108
Best forThe Gamechanger is our standout—sweatpant comfort with enough polish to wear anywhere, and we'd buy the whole lineup again.After 3+ years of daily wear, the best work-from-home pants we've found—worth the $98.
Standouts
  • Sweatpant comfort with polished appearance
  • Breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight
  • Wrinkle-resistant and travel-friendly
  • Customizable sizing with multiple inseam lengths
  • Zipper pockets
  • Zippered pockets securely hold phone and keys
  • Extremely stretchy and breathable fabric
  • Durable through 3+ years of continuous wear
  • Easy to care for and quick-drying
  • Strong waistband
Watch-outs
  • Not suitable for truly formal occasions
  • Lint sticks to dark colors frequently
  • Too casual for formal wear or dressy occasions

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Public Rec Pants if…

The Gamechanger is our standout—sweatpant comfort with enough polish to wear anywhere, and we'd buy the whole lineup again.

  • Sweatpant comfort with polished appearance
  • Breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight
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Choose the All Day Every Day Pant if…

After 3+ years of daily wear, the best work-from-home pants we've found—worth the $98.

  • Zippered pockets securely hold phone and keys
  • Extremely stretchy and breathable fabric
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Why we rate them this way

Public Rec Pants — 9/10

The Gamechanger is our standout—sweatpant comfort with enough polish to wear anywhere, and we'd buy the whole lineup again.

What we liked: Sweatpant comfort with polished appearance, Breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight, Wrinkle-resistant and travel-friendly, Customizable sizing with multiple inseam lengths, Zipper pockets.

Worth knowing: Not suitable for truly formal occasions.

All Day Every Day Pant — 8.5/10

After 3+ years of daily wear, the best work-from-home pants we've found—worth the $98.

What we liked: Zippered pockets securely hold phone and keys, Extremely stretchy and breathable fabric, Durable through 3+ years of continuous wear, Easy to care for and quick-drying, Strong waistband.

Worth knowing: Lint sticks to dark colors frequently, Too casual for formal wear or dressy occasions.

On price, both land at about $108.

Common questions

Is the Public Rec Pants or the All Day Every Day Pant better?

We rated the Public Rec Pants 9/10 and the All Day Every Day Pant 8.5/10, so we lean Public Rec Pants — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).

Which is cheaper, the Public Rec Pants or the All Day Every Day Pant?

They're priced about the same — both around $108.

What's the difference between the Public Rec Pants and the All Day Every Day Pant?

Short version — Public Rec Pants: The Gamechanger is our standout—sweatpant comfort with enough polish to wear anywhere, and we'd buy the whole lineup again. All Day Every Day Pant: After 3+ years of daily wear, the best work-from-home pants we've found—worth the $98.

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