Performance & Training
Train hard in military PT gear from Rothco, with physical training shirts, shorts and workout wear styled after what service members wear for morning PT. This section has two groups so you can shop tops and bottoms separately.
- P/T tops: Army and Marines physical training T-shirts in black, grey, olive drab and coyote brown, a long sleeve Army PT shirt, a kids Army PT tee, plus a women's camo performance tank top and camo sports bra.
- P/T bottoms: Army physical training shorts, lightweight PT shorts, Ranger PT shorts including a US flag version, Army PT compression shorts, physical training sweatpants, and women's camo leggings, capris and legging shorts.
Cadets, recruits getting ready for basic training, and veterans who still run in their old PT look will find the classic styles here. The women's performance pieces add real workout features like leggings with pockets and a supportive sports bra.
Use this gear for fitness test prep, ruck and run days, CrossFit, boot camp classes, or as comfortable everyday training clothes. Kids' sizes make it easy for the whole family to match on race day.
A note for service members: the Army's official PT uniform is the black-and-gold Army Physical Fitness Uniform described in DA PAM 670-1, chapter 10. Rothco PT gear is commercial and doesn't replace issued APFU pieces, though the regulation does allow some commercial items with it, such as plain black spandex shorts under the trunks. The guide below explains what's allowed.
How to Choose Military PT Gear
Pick PT gear by the kind of training you do most and whether you need to match a standard.
For Running and Unit-Style PT
A lightweight PT shirt with a pair of Army PT shorts or Ranger PT shorts is the classic combination. Ranger PT shorts have a short inseam for full stride on runs, while the Army physical training shorts give more coverage. Add the Army PT compression shorts underneath for support and chafe control on longer distances.
For Cold Mornings
Physical training sweatpants and the long sleeve Army PT shirt cover early-morning formations and winter runs. For extra warmth, a thin base layer from our layering systems and underwear goes underneath, and an Army PT hooded sweatshirt from our hoodies goes over the top.
For Gym and Studio Workouts
The women's camo leggings, capris, legging shorts, performance tank top and sports bra are cut for squats, lifts and classes, with pocket options for a phone or key.
For Recruits and Cadets
If you're heading to basic training, ROTC or JROTC, a few PT shirts and shorts let you build running and calisthenics habits before you ship. Plain, unprinted shirts and shorts are the safest choice for school programs and prep groups that set their own dress. Rotate several sets so you always have a dry one ready for the next session.
Military PT Gear Sizing
PT shirts are cut like standard tees, so order your normal size, or one size up if you want room to layer. Compression shorts, leggings and sports bras should fit snugly; if you're between sizes, use the size chart on the product page. Running shorts should allow a full stride without riding up.
Military PT Gear and Uniform Regulations
Each service sets its own PT uniform, and commercial gear usually plays a supporting role.
Army: The APFU
DA PAM 670-1, paragraph 10-2, describes the Army Physical Fitness Uniform as a black-and-gold running jacket, black running pants, black trunks and black short- and long-sleeve T-shirts with gold "Army" lettering, plus footwear and socks. Paragraph 10-6 sets the rules for commercial pieces worn with it:
- Plain black spandex shorts with no logos may be worn under the APFU trunks, as long as they end above the bottom of the trunks.
- Socks must be plain white or black, calf or ankle length, with no logos.
- Running shoes with five separate toe compartments are prohibited with the APFU or in a PT formation.
- Optional purchase items may replace issued items only if they come from a certified manufacturer and carry the required label.
The gray Army PT uniform was retired on October 1, 2017, so gray Army PT shirts are for personal workouts and nostalgia, not formation. AR 670-1, paragraph 10-3, allows the APFU on and off duty unless a commander restricts it, but not for commercial travel or in off-post establishments beyond quick stops for essentials like gas.
Marine Corps and Air Force
The Marine Corps PT ensemble has included an olive drab undershirt along with issued trunks and running and sweat suits. For the Air Force and Space Force, a 2021 DAFI 36-2903 update allowed PT gear socks in conservative solid black, white, navy blue, gray, desert sand or tan, with small trademark logos permitted. Commanders and units can always set stricter PT dress rules, so check yours.