As a dedicated runner, I know the work that matters most often happens outside of the actual miles. It’s the strength sessions, the mobility drills, the cross-training work in my home gym that build the foundation for every run. That’s why I started training in the Tracksmith Fieldhouse Collection, a set of gear designed for precisely this purpose: the off-route grind. In this review, I’ll break down my experience with three core pieces from the collection—the Fieldhouse Tee, Fieldhouse Tank, and Fieldhouse Shorts—all tested during my home gym routines.
A New Kind of Training Uniform
Tracksmith has always had a knack for blending heritage athletic aesthetics with modern performance. The Fieldhouse Collection nails this ethos. With vintage-inspired silhouettes, durable construction, and functional tech fabrics, each piece looks and feels like it belongs both in a classic fieldhouse and a high-performance training facility. In my case, that’s the garage gym I’ve built into a personal sanctuary for sweat equity.
Fieldhouse Tee: Classic Form Meets Functional Sweat Gear
Overview
I didn’t expect a cotton-blend shirt to become my go-to for gym work, but Tracksmith’s Fieldhouse Tee has proven me wrong. It’s made from an ultra-light slub cotton blend with Dri-Release® technology, which means it pulls moisture away from the skin and dries much faster than traditional cotton.
Performance in the Gym
In my home workouts, which usually include kettlebell circuits, deadlifts, and treadmill intervals, the Tee holds up brilliantly. I stay dry, even during high-rep sets and longer metcons. The mesh-lined shoulder panel and back yoke offer added structure without bulk, keeping the fit just right through overhead presses or rows.
Design Details
It has a relaxed crewneck, a subtle racing stripe down the back, and a woven label that feels premium but not precious. The hare logo on the sleeve is a great nod to Tracksmith’s roots. This tee is more than a base layer—it’s an upgrade to the basic gym shirt.
Verdict: Lightweight, breathable, and understatedly sharp. It’s built for the grind but wears like a classic.
Fieldhouse Tank: Sleek, Sweat-Ready, and Uncompromising
Overview
For days when I want max airflow—think kettlebell swings, jump rope, or HIIT—I switch to the Fieldhouse Tank. It shares the same breathable slub cotton blend and Dri-Release® tech as the Tee but with added freedom of movement.
Performance in the Gym
The sleeveless cut allows for full range during lifts and mobility work. Whether I’m doing Turkish get-ups or battle ropes, the fabric doesn’t cling or sag. It stays light even after a tough sweat session. The mesh-lined shoulder and back yoke add a durability layer I didn’t expect in a cotton tank.
Design Details
It’s got the same athletic elegance of the Tee—clean lines, a classic racerback-inspired silhouette, and the subtle hare logo. The racing stripe down the back gives it a finishing touch that makes me reach for it again and again.
Verdict: An ideal top for hard, sweaty days when performance takes priority but style still matters.
Fieldhouse Shorts: Mesh Muscle with a Nod to the Greats
Overview
If there’s one piece that surprised me most, it’s the Fieldhouse Shorts. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about unlined mesh, but these things have quickly become my default for leg day, plyos, and even casual recovery walks.
Performance in the Gym
Built from double-layered featherlight mesh, they balance airflow with durability. The 5.5″ inseam provides just enough coverage without getting in the way, and the fabric breathes like a dream. Even during sled pushes and box jumps, they stay put and don’t ride up.
Design Details
Tracksmith kept it simple: two hand pockets, a functional drawstring waist, and that subtle nod to old-school gym shorts. The hare logo on the leg and the racing stripe on the waistband round out the look. It’s a modern training short built on the bones of a classic.
Verdict: Built for gym work, inspired by running heritage. Light, tough, and timeless.
Why This Collection Works for My Home Gym Routine
The Fieldhouse Collection isn’t just for runners cross-training at the local Y. It’s for anyone who understands that strength, mobility, and endurance are built in the margins—the stuff outside the spotlight of the long run.
In my home gym, I’m chasing performance in a private space, with no distractions. I want gear that moves with me, stays dry, holds up, and still feels good enough to wear between sets when I grab a coffee or take a recovery walk.
Tracksmith delivered. These pieces do the work. They match the intensity I bring to the barbell and the mat, and they fit seamlessly into the lifestyle that surrounds my running.
Final Thoughts
Fieldhouse Tee: 9/10 – Light, breathable, sharp. The gym shirt redefined.
Fieldhouse Tank: 9.5/10 – Maximum mobility and ventilation in a sleek design.
Fieldhouse Shorts: 10/10 – The best training shorts I’ve worn in years.
This isn’t just activewear. It’s a training kit with soul—steeped in running culture, built for the work that makes us faster, stronger, and more resilient.
For anyone investing in the in-between moments, the off-route grind, or just training hard from home: the Tracksmith Fieldhouse Collection belongs in your rotation.