Do you buy anything marketed to men that is just as good, or better than the "womens" version?

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We all know women pay more for everything, clothes, beauty, toiletries etc, the pink tax or whatever they call it (cba to look up references and stats, it's a thing).

On that, and because I am a bit more broke than usual this month, what do you feel you save on by buying that isn't the mainstream? I saved £20 on a pair of walking boots last week because I bought the men's ones - am a size 8 which can hard to get in women's shops anyway. I also get men's razors, shaving foam, jumpers and boxer shorts - so much more comfy!

What am I missing? Interested in multivits (currently get one that is designed for women but am wondering if its just the same stuff as men get, maybe with folate added?) and other clothes or better quality things that are made to last.

As for the AIBU - AIBU that in 2025 we should not have to double check prices of the same things against men's products because they know we will pay more even though we earn less?

I’m a shade under 6ft so have always bought men’s joggers but they do tend to be better quality than women’s (as well as longer!)
Men’s deodorant tends to be cheaper as well

Razors but that’s about it. I have bought men’s walking boots and trainers before because they were cheaper but it was a false economy as they were too wide and my feet slid around in them.

Oh yes, I'm 5ft 9 so love men's jumpers and joggers - they do seem to be better quality and last longer too!

Which deodorants would you suggest, being more fruity and less woody? That's something I haven't thought of!

Ah, I am lucky I guess as have quite wide feet and prefer a square toed shoe usually anyway!

Sunhats. The ones in the women's section tend to be designed for fashion or cuteness so are, frankly, shit. I don't want a baseball cap with a bill so small it would barely shade a gnat, never mind my face, plus the back of my next is then exposed. Nor do I want a comically huge and floppy straw sunhat flapping around my head and shoulders. Mens section are always practical, actual do the job, are slightly larger so my head doesn't feel squeezed, and are usually cheaper too.

Also winter hats. Women section always seems to be shitty bobble hats or those knitted infinity head bands whereas mens section has actual warm hats.

Razors and the odd tshirt if I want just a basic plain tshirt

Yes @Goldeh the quality is markedly different. You'd not think men ran hot and women cold if you had a sample of clothes made for each sex, would you?

Razors

Minoxidil, I buy the mens version as it works out cheaper.

No because it’s actually not that simple, shops were called out on this ages ago and they’ve equalised the pricing. I can’t wear mens clothing because it doesn’t fit, I do wear girls or unisex shoes though as small feet. Many “women” products are cheaper but often poorer quality

Mens t shirts. Prefer the fit.

Mens walking boots. Wide tied big foot who wears lots of socks.

BIC razors.

Walking jacket. (Better pockets)

Razors!! I just can’t get on with women’s ones with all the fancy guards and lotions etc

Men's tshirts. I wear them to bed with women's pj bottoms. I find even when I size up in women's tops they come up short on my back, drives me insane.

At 5'¹ and a size 3.5 shoe it's basically just razors that I get from the men's range (lovely bulldog bamboo handle). But I get kids stuff a lot!

Razors
Work shoes and socks
Deodorant

Mens razors and mens Dove cotton fresh deodorant, I like the smell as it isn't too 'manly' and I think gives better protection.

Edited to add, I'm lucky enough to have size 4 feet so I buy kids trainers which work out much cheaper

I always buy men’s Pajama bottoms.
the cosy check ones.
They are better than the ladies versions and cheaper and always have pockets.
Also I can never find women’s ones without cutie teddies and shit on them.

I dont go put of my way to buy 'men' products but I generally pick up deodorantsthsts on offer, its hot 'for men' i dont care. Dh doesn't care if its in 'female' packaging .

I’m 5ft 9 so all my hoody’s and jumpers are men’s! Also pjs, women’s pjs always shrink so o go for men’s lounge pjs. They also always have pockets!

Regaine Minoxidil foam - exactly the same ingredients, except that you get 3 bottles in men's multipack for the same price as 2 bottles in women's version.

Nivea men’s shaving balm

🙌🏻 Alpecin rather than Plantur 39 here - significantly cheaper

It’s easier to get the stupid moisture strips off of men’s razors. Since I can’t use a razor with one attached I buy men’s.

also a men’s shaving cream is the only allergen free one I have found.

I find men’s jumpers warmer, also men’s wooly hats … aside from that I’ve no idea!!

Can you please tell me where you get these? I have two brushed cotton pairs that I bought from Next years ago, but they’re a little past their best now! Next don’t seem to do them anymore, and the ones I’ve seen in other places aren’t very nice looking