Jerzees Open Bottom Sweatpants vs Joggers: Which Fits Your Custom Team Order

June 2, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

Bear Grips Pro Shops prints the Jerzees Nublend line in an open-bottom straight-leg cut and a pocketed cuffed cut, not a slim jogger style.
Open bottom sweatpants have a straight, uncuffed leg opening for a cleaner, looser silhouette.
A true jogger typically tapers at the ankle with a snug cuff, which is a different fit than either Jerzees style in the catalog.
Both catalog styles work for team and gym drops; the choice comes down to leg silhouette preference.

Table of Contents

What open bottom means
What a jogger is
Side by side
Which to choose
Frequently Asked Questions

"Jerzees nublend jogger" and "jerzees open bottom sweatpants" show up as separate searches because they describe two different leg silhouettes, and buyers want to know which one they are actually getting. Here is the straight comparison, plus what Bear Grips Pro Shops carries today.

What "Open Bottom" Actually Means

Open bottom describes a straight leg opening with no cuff or taper, similar to a classic sweatpant silhouette from decades of gym-class apparel. The Jerzees Open Bottom Sweatpants in the catalog keep an elastic waistband but let the leg fall straight to the ankle. It is the looser, more traditional of the two silhouettes.

What a True Jogger Cut Looks Like

A true jogger typically tapers through the leg and finishes in a snug, elastic or ribbed cuff at the ankle, closer to a track pant. Neither Jerzees style in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog is a true tapered jogger. The Pocket Sweatpants uses a cuffed hem rather than a tapered leg, and the Open Bottom style has no cuff at all. Buyers specifically wanting a slim, tapered jogger silhouette will find both Jerzees catalog styles run roomier than that.

Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Style	Leg opening	Pockets	Silhouette
Jerzees Open Bottom Sweatpants	Straight, no cuff	No	Loose, classic sweatpant
Jerzees Pocket Sweatpants	Cuffed	Yes	Relaxed with tapered hem
True tapered jogger (not in this catalog)	Snug ankle cuff	Varies	Tapered through the leg

Which Style to Choose for a Custom Order

Pick Open Bottom for a classic, roomy gym-class style sweatpant, or if buyers plan to layer over shoes or wear them loose.
Pick Pocket Sweatpants for a slightly more tailored ankle finish plus storage, best for daily wear and errands.
Neither is a slim performance jogger. If a shop specifically wants a tapered athletic jogger silhouette, that request is better matched to a different product line in the broader catalog rather than either Jerzees style.

Teams that already run custom joggers for another sport have covered similar ground before. See the site's custom hockey sweatpants and joggers guide at /blog/custom-hockey-sweatpants-joggers/ for how another team category handled the same pocket versus tapered-fit decision.

Pick the Right Jerzees Silhouette

Open Bottom or Pocket Sweatpants, same $40.88 VIP base, no minimum order, ships free.

Start Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jerzees Open Bottom Sweatpants a jogger?

No. It has a straight, uncuffed leg opening, which is a looser silhouette than a true tapered jogger.

Does the Jerzees Pocket Sweatpants taper at the ankle?

It has a cuffed hem rather than a fully tapered leg, so it sits between a classic sweatpant and a true jogger.

Which style should I pick for a team order?

Open Bottom for a classic, roomy look, Pocket Sweatpants for a more tailored hem plus storage. Both are the same price.

Does Bear Grips Pro Shops carry a true tapered jogger in Jerzees Nublend?

No. Both catalog styles run roomier than a tapered jogger silhouette.

Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.