It is the middle of May here in South Africa, and if your morning coffee on the stoep needed two hands this week just to keep warm, you already know what is coming. The mornings are getting that proper crisp bite, the highveld has been dropping into single digits before sunrise, the Cape winter rain is creeping in, and even Durban evenings are calling for something with sleeves. Translation: winter is no longer a rumour, it is at the door.
Good news, the new Fox Racing pullover fleece range has just landed in store at Awerbuchs, and it is hands down one of the easiest ways to sort out your cold weather wardrobe in one go. We are talking soft, warm, properly built fleeces with that unmistakable Fox attitude, in colours that actually go with what you already own. The catch, and we say this every season, is that the popular sizes vanish fast and the prices on imported apparel only ever move one way once stock starts running low. So if you have been eyeing one of these, do future-you a favour and lock it in before the long weekend rush.
Below is the full breakdown of the five new arrivals, what they are good for, what to wear them with, and why each one earns its place in your wardrobe this winter. Let us get into it.
If you only buy one fleece this winter, this is the one to start with. The Fox Absolute Pullover Fleece in Black is the quiet workhorse of the range, the kind of layer you end up reaching for every second day without even thinking about it. It is built for chilly Joburg mornings, those slightly damp Cape Town afternoons when the southeaster picks up, and the inland sundowner braai where everyone suddenly realises the sun has dropped and so has the temperature.
Looking at it up close, you get a classic crew-neck pullover silhouette in deep matte black with clean, signature Fox Racing branding on the chest. No loud panels, no clashing colour blocks, just a straight-cut pullover that wears like a favourite jersey from day one. The relaxed fit gives you proper room to layer underneath without feeling restricted, and the soft fleece interior has that brushed, cosy hand-feel that makes you actually want to pull it on. It carries the dependable Fox Racing build quality, so stitching, hems and seams are all sorted to handle real wear, not just the occasional weekend.
The benefits stack up quickly. You get reliable warmth without bulk, which means it slides comfortably under a shell or your bike jacket without turning you into the Michelin man. The fleece traps body heat properly so it punches above its weight as a standalone layer on the milder coastal days. The relaxed cut moves with you, which matters when you are bending over the boot of the bakkie, lifting kids into car seats, or wrestling a coal bag at the garage forecourt. And because it is solid black with subtle branding, it works just as well at a casual office or a school pick-up as it does on the trail.
Use cases are honestly endless. Think early morning dog walks, weekend parkruns where you want something to peel off before the gun goes, school runs in the dark mornings, supporting your boy at Saturday rugby on the sideline, road trips where the air-con is set by committee, and those Karoo overnighters where the wind comes up the second the sun ducks behind the koppie. It is also the perfect pit-lane and paddock layer for the MX guys who still want a casual look between sessions.
Pairing-wise, it could not be more straightforward. Throw it over a plain white tee with raw denim and white sneakers for a classic look, layer it under a puffer or a waxed jacket for proper cold weather days, or pull it on top of a thermal long sleeve and pair with cargo pants and boots for a more outdoorsy feel. It even works with joggers and slides if you are just popping to the shops. Because the black is true black, it sits comfortably alongside grey, khaki, olive, navy and tan, basically everything you already own.
On materials, this is a soft brushed fleece construction that is engineered for cosy insulation, all-day comfort and easy machine washing. The fabric has a bit of weight to it so it drapes properly rather than clinging, the ribbed cuffs and hem hold their shape, and the pullover design means there is no front zip to dig in when you are seated or driving.
The value here is what makes it a no-brainer. You are getting genuine Fox Racing apparel, a brand with real heritage and a quality benchmark that backs up the price tag, in a piece that you will easily wear three or four times a week from May right through to September. Cost-per-wear maths on this one works out properly in your favour.
Bottom line, the Black Absolute is the safe, smart, do-it-all pick of the range. If you want one fleece that just works, this is it. Grab the Fox Absolute Pullover Fleece in Black at Awerbuchs before the popular sizes disappear.
If the Black Absolute is your everyday wingman, the Banaff Blue version is the one you wear when you actually want people to notice you made a choice this morning. Same trusted Absolute silhouette, but in a rich, deep blue with a bit of warmth to it, the kind of colour that flatters most skin tones and looks proper sharp without trying too hard. It is the easy upgrade for your weekend rotation when you are tired of defaulting to black or grey.
The build is identical to the Black variant where it counts, a classic crew-neck pullover, relaxed everyday fit, soft brushed fleece interior, and clean Fox Racing branding sitting front and centre. The colour is what changes the whole personality of the piece. Banaff Blue reads as confident and modern without being loud, and it pairs surprisingly well with both casual and slightly dressed-up looks. Up close, the fleece has that lovely uniform colour saturation, and the stitching is neat and dense exactly where you want it.
The big benefit of going for the blue is that it instantly lifts an outfit. We all have the black hoodie, the grey jersey and the navy jacket on rotation, and after a few weeks of winter everything starts to feel a bit predictable. A solid coloured fleece breaks that up, makes you look like you put effort in, and still does the heat-trapping, comfort-delivering job you are buying it for. The relaxed cut means it works on broad shoulders and slimmer frames alike, and the breathable fleece keeps you comfortable when you move between cold outside air and a heated lounge or car.
Picture this thing in action. Sunday brunch at a coffee shop in Parkhurst or De Waterkant, an autumn rugby match at Loftus or Cape Town Stadium, a Knysna weekend with the wind blowing off the lagoon, a midweek dinner in Stellenbosch when the evenings drop suddenly, or a bushveld breakaway where every photo deserves a colour that actually shows up. The Banaff Blue makes for great photos too, which matters more than we like to admit in the social era.
Pairing this one is genuinely fun. Try it with light wash denim, off-white sneakers and a tan belt for a Cape Coast easy-going feel. Switch it up with charcoal chinos and brown boots for a smarter inland winter look. Layer it under a black puffer or a tan suede trucker jacket for serious cold weather days. The blue plays nicely with khaki, beige, olive, white, grey and brown, basically your full winter palette. Pop it over a plain white tee if you want the colour to do the talking, or layer it on a charcoal long sleeve if you want a moodier vibe.
Material wise, you are getting the same dependable soft brushed fleece construction as the Black, designed for cosy insulation, free movement and easy laundering. The fabric weight is balanced so it works on mild and properly cold days, and the pullover construction keeps the lines clean with no zips to interrupt the front graphic.
Value sits exactly where it should for a colourway like this. You are paying the same as the Black for what is arguably a more interesting piece, and you are getting a real Fox Racing apparel build with the brand heritage behind it. For a colour fleece you will wear for years, this is properly fair.
In short, the Banaff Blue is the personality pick of the range, the one you grab when you want comfort and a bit of style swagger at the same time. Snap up the Fox Absolute Pullover Fleece in Banaff Blue at Awerbuchs while your size is still on the rail.
Now we are talking attitude. The Fox Shield Pullover Fleece in Black is the one for the guys who want their winter layer to actually say something. Same dependable warmth and pullover practicality as the Absolute, but with bold lime green Fox Racing branding popping off the sleek black base. It is the streetwear-leaning member of the range, and it is going to be the first one to sell through, so do not sleep on it.
The detail breakdown is where this one earns its keep. The base is a deep, clean black in soft brushed fleece, cut with the same easy relaxed pullover fit that makes it pull on and forget. The signature lime green Fox branding sits on the chest and adds that motorsport-inspired contrast that the Fox Racing crew is known for. The proportions are spot on, the branding is sized confidently without being overwhelming, and the overall look reads as proper Fox heritage, not a knock-off vibe. The construction is the genuine Fox Racing build, so the hems, cuffs and stitching are all dialled in for repeat wear.
Benefit-wise, you are getting all the practical comfort of a high-quality fleece plus a bit of bold streetwear identity. The pullover style is quick to throw on when the temperature drops on a coastal drive or a late afternoon at the field, the fleece traps warmth properly without overheating, and the relaxed fit means you can wear it over a hoodie if you need an extra layer for those bitter Free State winter mornings. The lime green flash also makes you a bit more visible on early morning walks or rides, which is a small but useful bonus when the sun is only up at half past six.
Use cases lean a little more toward the casual streetwear side and the riding crowd. Think track days at Killarney or Zwartkops, paddock layers between MX motos, the Friday night burger run, weekend skate sessions, Sunday morning car meets, road trip leg three when everyone is just chilling at a petrol station, and the gym-to-mall day where you want one layer that handles both. It is also a great choice for varsity students heading back to res and Matric mates who want something a bit louder than the standard navy hoodie.
Pairing this one is the most fun of all five. The black-and-lime combo plays incredibly well with anything black, grey, white or denim. Try it with black skinny denim, black sneakers and a cap for a clean monochrome streetwear stack. Throw it over a plain white tee with cargo pants and chunky boots for a more rugged vibe. Or pair it with grey trackpants and white runners for the off-duty athleisure look. If you want to dial down the contrast, slot it under a black bomber jacket and let the lime peek through at the collar and hem. Just maybe do not pair it with bright red, your eyes will thank you.
The materials are soft fleece on the inside for that pull-on-and-stay-on warmth, with a durable face fabric that handles real-world use. The pullover design with no front zip keeps the silhouette clean, the cuffs and hem sit properly so they do not ride up when you move, and the whole thing is built for easy at-home machine washing.
The value play here is that you are getting a piece of Fox apparel that genuinely turns heads, for the price of a standard high-quality fleece. Branded streetwear with this level of recognition usually costs significantly more, so the maths is in your favour. Plus, you can wear it casually through winter, layer it during the in-between months, and pull it on for proper Fox events knowing it ticks the brand-cred box.
So, if you want personality with your warmth, this is the pick. Grab the Fox Shield Pullover Fleece in Black at Awerbuchs before the lime green crowd gets to it first.
The Fox Head Pullover Fleece in Tea Green is where the range starts levelling up for proper winter. This is the hooded version of the family, and that hood changes the game completely. Tea Green is that easy, slightly muted earthy green that sits somewhere between olive and sage, and it is honestly one of the most versatile new winter colours you can pick up this season. It looks lekker on its own, and it pairs with absolutely everything.
The breakdown starts with the hoodie itself. You get a soft, proportionate hood that is sized to actually sit on your head properly when it is up, not the flat-against-your-shoulders nonsense you get on cheaper fleeces. The base is the relaxed pullover fit that makes it easy to slip on over a tee or a thermal, the iconic Fox Head logo is positioned cleanly on the chest, and the fleece interior is brushed soft for that wrapped-in-a-blanket feel. The Tea Green colour is rich and even, with a nicely matte finish that flatters in all lighting.
The benefits of a hooded fleece in May South Africa cannot be overstated. The hood is the extra warmth and weather coverage you suddenly need at the worst-timed moments, the random Cape squall, the unexpected dust on a bushveld walk, the wind that picks up just as the sun goes down at the beach. The fleece body keeps your core warm without bulk, the hood looks after the back of your neck and ears, and the pullover construction means there is nothing to fiddle with one-handed when you are holding a coffee or driving. The Tea Green also reads as outdoorsy and grown-up, so you can wear it on a hike or to a family lunch without changing.
Use cases here are very real-world. Early morning Magaliesberg trail runs, dawn fishing trips at Hartbeespoort, weekend hikes in the Drakensberg or Outeniqua, post-MTB rides at Tokai or Northern Farm where everyone is standing around comparing notes, school sports sidelines, those slightly soggy May rugby tournaments where you need to peel off when you warm up, and the classic Lowveld safari morning where the open vehicle is dropping into low single digits before sunrise. It is also a great travel layer because the hood doubles as a makeshift pillow on long flights to OR Tambo or back from Cape Town.
Pairing this colour is the easiest job you have all winter. Tea Green looks fantastic with black, grey, charcoal, white, denim, tan, brown, cream and navy. Try it with light wash jeans, white sneakers and a cap for an effortless weekend look. Layer it with brown cargos and hiking boots for proper outdoor energy. Pair it with black joggers and runners for an athleisure vibe. Or stack it under a sherpa-lined truckers jacket and your favourite beanie for the proper cold weather days. It is the kind of colour your wardrobe was missing without you realising.
The materials are soft brushed fleece for warmth and comfort, with a hood designed to actually function rather than just look like one. The pullover construction keeps the front of the garment clean and uninterrupted, the cuffs hold their shape, and the fabric is engineered for repeated wear, washing and drying without losing its hand-feel.
Value-wise, you are paying for a hooded fleece in a genuinely useful colourway with the Fox Racing apparel pedigree behind it. Given how many days from now until September you will reach for this, the cost per wear works out really fairly. It is also one of those pieces that will not date, Tea Green is a forever-colour, not a trend.
If you want a fleece that handles real winter, real weather and real life, this is the pick. Get the Fox Head Pullover Fleece in Tea Green at Awerbuchs while the new stock is fresh on the rails.
Rounding out the range is the Fox Head Pullover Fleece in Asphalt Grey, and honestly this might be the sleeper hit of the lot. It is the hooded Fox Head silhouette in a deep, slightly cool grey, that perfect not-too-light, not-too-dark shade that looks polished in the city and right at home on the trail. Asphalt Grey is grown-up, easy to wear, and it has become a serious favourite for guys who want their wardrobe to look pulled together without thinking too hard about it.
The breakdown mirrors the Tea Green, which is a good thing. You get the same brushed fleece interior, the same relaxed pullover fit, the same properly proportioned hood that actually sits well when it is up, and the same iconic Fox Head logo cleanly placed on the chest. Where it differs is the colour story, the Asphalt Grey gives the whole piece a more urban, understated personality that works perfectly when you want the fleece to compliment your look rather than dominate it.
The benefits start with the colour itself. Asphalt Grey is a neutral that flatters every skin tone, hides minor wear and dirt better than light grey or beige, and matches with the widest possible range of pants, jackets and sneakers. The hood gives you genuine cold weather and weather-resistance coverage, the fleece interior locks in warmth without overheating, and the pullover construction is fast to put on, fast to pull off, and stays out of your way during the day. The relaxed fit gives you proper layering room so you can wear a tee or a long sleeve underneath without it feeling tight.
Use cases lean toward the urban and the practical. Think morning gym sessions before work, school runs and office days where you want something a step up from sweatpants energy, early start meetings in the office park where the air-con was cranked too cold yesterday, weekend errands, Sunday afternoon walks through Greenpoint Park or the Spruit, supporting your team at Wanderers, casual dinners on Florida Road or in Greenside, and travel layers for inland-to-coastal road trips when the temperatures shift dramatically. It is also that ideal mate-getting-married-this-winter pick for the relaxed-dress-code weekends away.
Pairing Asphalt Grey is genuinely effortless. Try it with black denim and white sneakers for the classic monochrome streetwear stack. Throw it over a navy tee and pair with khaki chinos for a smart casual look. Layer it under a black or olive shell for serious weather days. Or pair it with charcoal joggers and a beanie for the proper relaxed weekend energy. Because the grey is on the cooler side, it sits beautifully with navy, black, white, charcoal, tan, olive and burgundy, basically every other winter colour you own.
The materials are soft brushed fleece for cosy insulation, with a hood built to function in real conditions and a fabric face that handles the demands of regular wear and machine washing. The relaxed pullover construction keeps the silhouette modern and flattering, and the cuffs and hem are reinforced to maintain shape over the long run.
The value here is genuinely strong. A hooded fleece in a neutral colour from a heritage brand like Fox is the kind of buy that earns its keep multiple times over. You will wear it on the cold days, you will throw it in the bag for the cool evenings, you will pack it for every weekend away, and you will reach for it on those in-between days when nothing else feels right. Cost per wear lands very nicely in your favour.
If you want a hooded fleece that quietly does everything you need it to do, the Asphalt Grey is the one. Pick up the Fox Head Pullover Fleece in Asphalt Grey at Awerbuchs before the popular middle sizes are gone.
There you have it, the full new arrival Fox Racing pullover fleece line-up, ready for the colder months that are very clearly already starting to bite. Whether you go for the safe everyday Black Absolute, the eye-catching Banaff Blue, the streetwear-leaning Shield with the lime green Fox flash, the trail-ready Tea Green hooded Head, or the urban Asphalt Grey hooded Head, you are picking up a layer that will properly earn its place in your wardrobe from now right through to spring.
A friendly heads-up from us, fleece is the first category to run out of size mediums and larges every single winter without fail. New stock at the current pricing is in store now, and once the cold really sets in over the next two or three weeks, the rail is going to look very different. Do yourself the favour, lock in the colour and size you actually want, and start enjoying it this weekend. The first really cold Saturday morning of the year is closer than you think, and you want to be the guy who is ready, not the guy at the shops on a Friday afternoon trying to find a small at full price somewhere across town.
Pop into Awerbuchs or shop the full men’s jackets and jerseys range online, sort your winter layers in one go, and get on with enjoying the season.
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