Cheaper alternatives to Polar Skate Co.

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A man standing on a mountain above the city wearing a Polar Skate Co. Sweater and Pants

Want the Polar Skate Co. look for less? These 13 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

A man wearing a Dime denim jacket and a white t-shirt and navy blue pants
#1

Dime

Streetwear$$ · CheaperMontreal, Canada · est. 2005Made in US

Independent Montreal skate label founded in 2005, known for deadpan-humour graphics, cozy basics, Vans collaborations and its Glory Challenge contest.

Why it's similar. Both brands are rooted in skate culture and have relaxed silhouettes.

What changes. Montreal humour and sportier fits, less workwear

On saleUp to 32% off at SSENSE.See sales →
A man with long brown hair wearing an orange and green 90s style Palace fleece jacket
#2

Palace

$$ · CheaperLondon, United Kingdom · est. 2009Made in Vietnam

London skate brand founded in 2009 by Lev Tanju, known for Tri-Ferg graphics, VHS-era humour and weekly Friday drops.

What changes. Louder logo tracksuits and hype-driven drops

A woman wearing Youth black lettuce edge midi dress
#6

Youth

Streetwear$$ · CheaperSeoul, South Korea · est. 2016Made in Asia

Seoul contemporary label founded in 2016 as boutique Obscura's in-house line, making minimal, well-cut denim, outerwear and knitwear.

Why it's similar. Very aligned in terms of style, palette, and silhouette with a focus on sustainability.

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A man wearing a Carhartt WIP black graphic button-up with blue pants and branded carhartt belt
#8

Carhartt WIP

Streetwear$$ · CheaperWeil am Rhein, Germany · est. 1994Made in Tunisia, China +4 more

European-run fashion offshoot of American workwear brand Carhartt, reworking Detroit jackets and duck canvas staples for skate and streetwear audiences.

Why it's similar. Both brands embrace a relaxed, boxy silhouette and focus on streetwear aesthetics.

What changes. Workwear archive, no skate graphics or decks

On saleUp to 64% off at SSENSE, Lost & Found and 2 more.See sales →
A man wearing a HUF vest in the style of Ferris Bueller with black slacks and black loafers
#10

Huf

Streetwear$$ · CheaperSan Francisco, United States · est. 2002Made in China

HUF is a skate and streetwear brand founded in San Francisco in 2002 by pro skateboarder Keith Hufnagel, now owned by Japan's TSI Holdings.

Why it's similar. Huf shares a streetwear focus and uses cotton jersey basics in its collections.

A man wearing a WAWWA basic logo heavyweight organic black t-shirt
#14

WAWWA

$$ · CheaperManchester, United Kingdom · est. 2016Made in Portugal

Manchester-based unisex streetwear and workwear label making vegan, organic and recycled garments, partly produced in its own micro-factory.

A man wearing a white and brown Stussy fleece with a brown jacket underneath
#15

Stüssy

$$ · CheaperLaguna Beach, United States · est. 1980Made in Asia, North America

American surf-rooted streetwear pioneer known for its scrawled signature logo, graphic tees, hoodies and tightly controlled chapter-store distribution.

On saleUp to 35% off at Rooney and Lost & Found.See sales →
A woman wearing a Jesus Studio white t-shirt with blue screen print on back
#17

Jesus Studio

$ · CheaperLondon, United Kingdom · est. 2021

UK-based independent Christian streetwear label selling unisex hoodies, tees and embroidered caps built around short gospel slogans.

A man wearing a striped obey t-shirt with a branded bucket hat and denim shorts
#18

Obey

$$ · CheaperIrvine, United States · est. 2001Made in China

Shepard Fairey's streetwear label, applying his Obey Giant propaganda graphics and political commentary to military- and workwear-rooted basics.

On saleUp to 50% off at REVOLVR Menswear.See sales →
A man wearing a Bronze 56k black fleece with matching pants and red nikes
#19

Bronze 56k

$$ · CheaperNew York City, United States · est. 2012

New York skate brand founded in 2012, making boards and graphic apparel steeped in lo-fi 90s internet and public-access TV imagery.

A man wearing a peach and light blue All-timers t-shirt with a martini graphic on it
#21

Alltimers

$$ · CheaperNew York City, United States · est. 2013Made in China, USA

New York skate brand, closed in 2024, that made decks and apparel with cartoonish, joke-driven graphics rooted in downtown Manhattan skate culture.

What changes. Smaller apparel range, less tailored cut-and-sew

A man wearing an Element outfit with a long beige raincoat and beige pants
#22

Element

$$ · CheaperIrvine, United States · est. 1992Made in Asia

American skate brand founded in 1992, making decks and nature-themed casual apparel; now licensed under Authentic Brands Group after its 2023 Boardriders deal.

Black-and-white Vans Old Skool sneakers
#23

VANS

$$ · CheaperAnaheim, United States · est. 1966Made in China, Vietnam

American skate footwear and apparel brand, founded in Anaheim in 1966 and owned by VF Corporation, known for the Old Skool and Sk8-Hi.

On saleUp to 59% off at Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co., SSENSE and 1 more.See sales →
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