Western Rise Review: What to Expect

Western Rise is a men’s apparel company made for guys looking for versatile clothing that performs during travel and daily life. The company’s aim is to create simple products that take detail into account for efficiency, so that you can wear the same pair of pants for multiple purposes in your schedule.

They also focus on timeless style and colors, so nothing is even close to the fast fashion trends you’ll see elsewhere.

My favorite products from Western Rise are their hats, shorts, merino wool hooded sweatshirts, tees and performance pants. Western Rise is known for their elevated and unique fabrics, which are usually somewhat “technical” and with performance features in their sustainable manufacturing processes.

I wear the shorts around the house and they are very comfortable! The hat has become one of my favorite running hats, as well.

With intentional design and styles, I think you’ll find a few wardrobe favorites in Western Rise’s collections for men, like I have.

Where to buy Western Rise?

Western Rise is an online-only brand, so you won’t find any brick-and-mortar retailers selling Western Rise products.

If you’d like to do a try-on at home, like I have, order the product you’re looking for in a few sizes. Then, enjoy free returns and exchanges to send back the ones that don’t fit.

You can buy Western Rise products at the Western Rise website.

What types of products does Western Rise sell?

Western Rise sells a variety of everyday versatile apparel products for men. I’ve tried a good bit of Western Rise products, from their joggers, to the AT pant, to performance shorts and the merino wool pullover hoodie, to hats, socks and tees. While I can’t honestly say I’m in love with every single style, I have come to find my favorite items that I tend to take on our trips.

I was first introduced to Western Rise as a pants brand, seeing how they’re top-performing pants made it into my guide to the best travel pants for men. Then, I found out that I should be trying their shorts, sweatshirts, tees and hats.

To date, some of my favorite items are the StrongCore Merino Hoodie, the Boundless Shorts, the Movement Shorts, the Versa Hat, Shift Hat and now, the AirLoft Hooded Jacket, too.

Plus, for any of the unisex items like the Merino Cashmere Beanie, these are perfectly fine for women as well. Becca likes the cashmere beanie. It’s super soft and goes with any outfit all winter long.

What are some of the benefits of Western Rise?

Some benefits I’ve found in wearing the Western Rise brand is that a lot of the clothes are good for various seasons. My merino wool hoodie from Western Rise is good for spring, fall and winter. The pants like the Evolution and the AT pant are lightweight and good for most warmer seasons, and for travel as well.

Overall benefits of the brand are their focus on sustainable manufacturing and commitment to performance in design. The styles are pretty timeless, meaning you can wear Western Rise apparel year after year and the styles don’t look aged. It’s what I look for in any type of clothing I like to own.

In terms of the benefits I’ve found in Western Rise fabrics, most of them are durable, stretchy and breathable, as well as easy to care for and wrinkle-resistant.

Where does Western Rise fall short?

The only aspect of Western Rise where I can say the company gives itself a disadvantage is in the design of some of the pants.

While they look great on the models on the website, in practice, they fit and look slightly unflattering (at least for me) in the leg, calf and ankle. You will probably have to see this for yourself when you do your trying on.

What is the Western Rise return policy?

Western Rise offers an easy return policy with free return shipping.

As long as products are unworn with tags on, they quality for free returns or exchanges within 30 days.

Guess what? This policy is extended to 60 days during the holiday season! For any purchases made starting November 1, 2022, the return and exchange period is good until January 31, 2023. To start any return or exchange, you can head to the Western Rise website and start, at their return portal.

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