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Looking to step up from Gymshark? These 9 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Vancouver-founded technical athleticwear label known for Align leggings, Scuba hoodies and ABC pants in proprietary performance fabrics.
Why it's similar. Chip Wilson founded Lululemon in Vancouver in 1998, and Align leggings and the Scuba hoodie use proprietary Luon and Nulu fabrics Gymshark's seamless ranges are priced well beneath.
What changes. Roughly double the price, proprietary fabrics, retail-led
American performance sportswear label known for HeatGear compression layers, training and running gear, and the Curry Brand basketball line.
Why it's similar. Kevin Plank started Under Armour in Baltimore in 1996 on HeatGear compression base layers, and the training and running ranges compete directly with Gymshark's gym apparel.
What changes. Big-box sports brand, compression and footwear heavy
British-founded, Boston-based sportswear brand owned by Authentic Brands Group, known for Club C and Classic Leather sneakers, the Pump and Nano training shoes.
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German sportswear company making football, running and motorsport gear plus retro lifestyle sneakers such as the Suede, Palermo and Speedcat.
American activewear label from Encinitas, California, making surf- and yoga-inspired technical knits sold direct-to-consumer and through its own growing store network.
Los Angeles athleisure label founded in 2007, still founder-owned under Color Image Apparel, known for its leggings, sports bras and celebrity following.
American performance apparel brand making men's work-to-workout staples in technical fabrics, with about 20 US stores and a womenswear line added in 2024.
Vancouver-based athletic-wear brand making Canadian-made terry sweats, Pima jersey tees and minimal, logo-light training staples.
Seattle-based maker of technical outdoor apparel and accessories, from gaiters and gloves to Helium rain shells and Ferrosi softshells.
Lululemon, Under Armour, Reebok lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Gymshark? These 9 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.