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The Best Heavyweight Tees: Save V. Splurge

Options for every budget
close-up of a man wearing a white heavyweight tee with light jeans

by Team SG Updated: April 20, 2025

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A price and style comparison of the best men’s heavyweight tees

“So hot right now.” Sure, Will Ferrell’s Mugatu was talking about Hansel in Zoolander, but we bet he’d say the same about heavyweight tees for men today.

The casual short-sleeve style has been trending for awhile, and lately, it seems like you can’t swing a school for ants without hitting another entrant into the shopping options.

Last week in the SG Discord (learn how to join us there!), a conversation went down about the best styles for guys right now. So, we thought we’d share our favorites here.

Keep scrolling to shop the consensus picks.

But first?

What is a heavyweight tee?

Expect a material that feels more like a rugby shirt than your standard tee. It may take a few wears and washes, but soon it’ll soften up.

But just know this isn’t a t-shirt that can double as an undershirt.

And really? You won’t want to hide this layer away, anyway. The best styles offer a premium, celebrity getting photographed by the paparazzi vibe. Think: casual, yet elevated.

Meaning? This is a wear on its own-shirt, or at least, wear it with an unbuttoned collared cardigan or overshirt-shirt.

The trendiest styles have a boxy cut with a slightly cropped fit. Some may have a pocket; others don’t.

Don’t forget a belt if you’re worried about exposing too much midriff.

Below, shop the best heavyweight tees for men:

Buck Mason Field-Spec 90s Boxy Heavy Tee in white

Best Overall

Buck Mason Field-Spec 90s Boxy Heavy Tee, $55

  • The brand’s heaviest knit, cut in a bigger and bolder boxy fit.
  • We love the slightly longer sleeve, which you can roll for an effortlessly cool effect.
shop on Buck Mason

abercrombie & fitch 3-Pack Premium Heavyweight 2.0 Tees in black, white, and green

Best Value

Abercrombie & Fitch 3-Pack Premium Heavyweight 2.0 Tees, $90

  • Made from the brand’s softAF 275g fabric
  • Oversized-fit silhouette
shop on Abercrombie & Fitch

flint and tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-Shirt in black

Best Splurge

Flint & Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-Shirt, $68

  • With a thicker weave than Supima or slub, this tee offers more oomph than the other shirts in your drawer.
  • Made in the USA
  • Available in 10 colors
shop on Huckberry

More casual style resources from SG HQ:

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