Remember the days when going to the gym means sporting a sweaty shirt and ripped-up sweats (or glammed-up ones if you’re into Juicy Couture)? Gone are the days of neglecting your style in the gym! Now we take our workout outfits as seriously as we take fitness – from the type of training shoes to the fabric of the shirt – we ‘ve really upgraded athletic wear to fashion and that includes our trusty gym bags.
There are three things a gym bag must be for it to be worthy of our investment: it must be strong, flexible, but still chic. So here we’ve rounded up a bag for every type of fitness enthusiast because we know fashion is just as important in fitness:
1. THE MULTITASKER from Madewell – $168
If you’re a gal on the move, you might want to get The Multitasker by Madewell. As it’s name suggest, this bag can take you from the office to the gym, then to a night out with it’s functional yet stylish approach to fitness wear.
2. FLIRTY from Herschel Supply Co. – $85
The colors, the floral patter, everything about this bag is flirty and girly! Perfect for gals who want to bring sass to the gym while maintaining that dainty, pretty look you’re known for.
3. 24KT MAGIC from North Face – $101
Who said Bruno Mars is the only one who can pull of 24K gold? Bling is in and this standout bag will make sure that heads will turn everywhere you go.
4. THE STATEMENT BACKPACK from Marc Jacobs – $175
If you want a bag that you can use for the gym and for casual days when you’re out exploring the city, then you’ll definitely want to get The Statement Backpack by Marc Jacobs. It’s sturdy and roomy so it can hold more than your average backpack plus it’s stylish enough to be paired with your OOTD.
5. FOR COOL KIDS ONLY from Longchamp – $365
With its elegant design and fun prints, this Longchamp bag is really for cool kids (and adults!) only! Durable, spacious and stylish, that the kind of gym bag that everybody needs.
6. DYNAMIC from Adidas – $59
As if the sleek and sporty look isn’t enough to motivate you to hit the gym, the Dynamic Bag from Adidas also comes with a lifetime warranty leaving you with no excuse to not get that dream bod!
7. ME-OW from Topshop – $20
Collapsible and lightweight, this Me-ow bag from Topshop will bring sass to your Zumba class.
8. DENIM LOVERS REJOICE from Splendid – $138
Who said gym bags need to look seriously tough? This gorgeous mix of blue hues and patterns will have you accepting compliments everywhere while achieving your fitness goals.
9. TO MATCH YOUR ALL BLACK WARDROBE from Superdry – $69
A classic black backpack is a perfect for those on-the-go moments to the gym and everywhere else, plus it’ll look good with your athleisure look.
10. THROWBACK from Nike – $75
Got a thing for the OGs? Then the Throwback bag by Nike is perfect for hardcore fitness enthusiasts who like to look the part.
For some, athletic wear is just for the gym. But high quality fitness gear is an investment on its own, and you’ll want to max it out before it succumbs to wear and tear. That’s why we recommend getting your gym bags maintained and repaired every now and then by the best restoration specialists at Doctor Leather! Come visit us at our branches for a quick consultation.