Most training wardrobes don’t fail all at once. A pair of shorts rides up during lunges. A hoodie loses its shape after a dozen washes. Shoes that felt fine on day one start feeling flat by week six. Replacing gear piece by piece gets expensive, which is why it pays to know what a brand is actually built for before you commit to a full cart.
Gorilla Wear is a gym-focused apparel and gear brand with a European base and a catalog organized around training rather than general athleisure. Based on the brand’s published information, here’s a clear look at what the store sells, how the range is structured, and what’s worth checking before you order from the United States.
What Gorilla Wear actually sells
The store is split into four main shopping areas — Men, Women, Shoes, and Training Gear — plus a Last Chance clearance section. That structure tells you a lot about intent: this is a brand selling outfits and equipment for the gym floor, not a lifestyle label that happens to make a few hoodies.
The men’s side covers the core pieces you’d rebuild a training wardrobe around: t-shirts, tank tops, joggers and pants, hoodies and sweatshirts, jackets, shorts, and base layers and underwear. Within that, the brand also separates shopping by use case, with dedicated gym clothing, fight gear, and classic collections, plus new arrivals, bestsellers, and seasonal picks for people who don’t want to scroll the entire catalog.
The women’s range follows the same logic with its own collections, so you’re not translating men’s sizing or fits to find a matching set. Shoes sit in their own category rather than being buried inside apparel, which makes it easier to compare footwear on its own terms.
One detail worth flagging for anyone comparing brands: the site states that it has served more than 200,000 customers and that all orders ship within 24 hours. Those are the brand’s own claims, not independently verified figures, but they do describe a store set up for volume rather than a small-batch operation.
Where this fits in a training wardrobe
If you’re rebuilding from scratch, the sensible order is base layers and shorts first, then tops, then outerwear. Base layers and underwear do the most invisible work — they’re what stops a session from becoming uncomfortable — and they’re the pieces most people under-buy.
Tops are where Gorilla Wear’s range is widest, and tank tops versus t-shirts is a real decision rather than a style preference. Tanks give you shoulder mobility for pressing and overhead work; t-shirts are better for machine days, colder gyms, and anyone who doesn’t want skin contact with benches and pads.
Joggers, pants, and shorts cover the lower body, and hoodies, sweatshirts, and jackets handle the walk in, the warm-up, and the cold months. If you train in a commercial gym with aggressive air conditioning, a mid-layer gets more use than you’d expect.
Sizing, fit, and fabric: what to check before you buy
The single most useful thing you can do before ordering is open the size chart on the product page rather than guessing from your usual size. This matters more with a European brand, because EU and US sizing conventions don’t map perfectly, and a label number can mean something different depending on where the garment was designed.
A few practical checks:
- Read the fit note, not just the size. Loose, regular, and slim fits change how the same labeled size behaves. For lifting, a slightly looser fit through the shoulders and chest is usually more comfortable than a compression-style cut.
- Look at fabric composition. Stretch content and knit structure determine whether a piece moves with you or fights you during deep squats and overhead presses.
- Check care instructions before the first wash. Heat is the enemy of stretch fabrics and printed graphics. Cold water and air drying keep training clothes in shape far longer than a hot dryer cycle.
- Buy one piece first if you’re unsure. A single t-shirt or pair of shorts is a cheap way to confirm sizing before you commit to sets or bundles.
Sets, bundles, and the Last Chance section
The brand groups matching men’s sets and bundles, which is the efficient route if you want a coordinated outfit without assembling it piece by piece. Bundles usually mean fewer decisions and less risk of mismatched colors.
The Last Chance section is clearance, and it’s worth a look if you already know your size in a given style. Clearance is a poor place to experiment with a new fit, since selection and sizing are limited and restocks aren’t guaranteed. Use it to stock up on a piece you already trust, not to discover the brand.
Shoes and training gear
Footwear and training gear sit outside the apparel range and are worth evaluating on their own. What you choose should follow your training: lifting-focused sessions reward a stable, flat base, while any running or conditioning work needs cushioning and a different shape entirely. Don’t assume one pair covers both well.
Training gear is where the brand groups the non-apparel pieces that complete a gym setup. If you already own the essentials, this section is the place to check whether anything you’re missing is covered — and if you don’t, it’s usually smarter to spend there only after your clothing basics are sorted.
Who it’s for — and who should look elsewhere
Gorilla Wear makes sense if you train in a gym several times a week, want clothing cut for lifting rather than for a coffee run, and prefer a brand with a distinct identity over a plain baseline. The men’s and women’s split, plus the fight gear collection, also serves people training in combat sports who want gear that fits that context.
It’s a weaker fit if your training is mostly trail running, hiking, or outdoor work in bad weather — that requires technical shells and footwear built for terrain, which is a different product category. Similarly, if you want one multi-sport outfit that works for lifting, running, and cycling at once, a gym-specific brand will ask you to buy more than one thing.
Ordering from the US: what to check at checkout
The store’s default storefront is set to the Netherlands with prices in euros, and it offers several language options. Change the country selector before you shop so you’re seeing accurate pricing and shipping terms for your address.
The brand advertises free shipping over €99, dispatch within 24 hours, and hassle-free returns. Three things are worth confirming in your cart before you pay:
- The actual shipping cost and delivery window to your US address, which may differ from the European terms shown on the homepage.
- Import duties or customs fees, which international orders can incur and which are typically the buyer’s responsibility.
- The return window and who pays return shipping for international orders — return postage from the US can cost more than a single item, so it’s the deciding factor for a first purchase.
Also note that currency conversion and any card foreign-transaction fee are set by your bank, not the retailer.
FAQ
Is Gorilla Wear true to size? Use the size chart on the individual product page and read the fit description, since cuts vary between loose and slim styles. If you’re between sizes or new to the brand, start with one piece rather than a bundle.
Can I wear this outside the gym? Yes — joggers, hoodies, and t-shirts are everyday pieces as much as training wear. The designs lean sporty, so they read as athletic casual rather than office wear.
Does the brand sell shoes and accessories too? Yes. Footwear and training gear have their own sections on the site, separate from the men’s and women’s clothing collections.
Where to start
If you’ve been putting off replacing stretched-out shorts and a hoodie that’s lost its shape, start with the basics rather than the bundle: check the size chart, pick one top and one bottom, and confirm your shipping and return terms before checkout. Head to gorillawear.com, switch the country selector to your location, and browse the Men’s, Women’s, Shoes, and Training Gear sections to see which pieces match how you actually train.