Uniqlo’s Beloved Budget T-Shirt Based on Vintage Military Surplus Gets an Overdue Sequel

One of the best budget t-shirts money can buy gets a dressy sibling ideal for summer layering.

Black V-neck short-sleeve T-shirt worn by a person against a gradient blue background.

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By Jack Seemer

Published April 29, 2026

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“Game over.”

Thus was the verdict from Michael Kristy, a.k.a. The Iron Snail, when reviewing the Uniqlo U Crew Neck T-Shirt last year.

Not to be confused with the brand’s Supima Cotton T-Shirt, or anything in the polyester-filled Airsm line, this one features a heavyweight cotton construction and bound collar “inspired by vintage military T-shirt designs,” Uniqlo says.

White short-sleeve crew neck T-shirt worn tucked into black jeans with a black belt. — Uniqlo says its Crew Neck T-Shirt features a collar based on vintage military designs.

No qualms with the praise, of course. Both features, along with its bargain price tag, have made the shirt a perennial favorite among the menswear cognoscenti.

But Kristy’s call might have been premature.

Turns out, the Uniqlo U Crew Neck T-Shirt isn’t game over but game on, as the retailer just issued an official sequel to the beloved basic.

Olive green V-neck short-sleeve T-shirt worn tucked into light beige pants with a beige belt. — The shirt now comes in a V-neck variant.

Newly launched ahead of summer, the Uniqlo U V-Neck T-Shirt trades rounded crew neck for a pointed neckline, giving the garment a slightly dressier appearance ideal for layering.

Brown V-neck short-sleeve T-shirt worn by a person against a plain background. — V-necks flatter the wearer’s neck and pair well with other layers.

It also comes in a handful of unique colors, including an olive green, mustard brown and periwinkle blue that aren’t available on the crew-neck version.

Otherwise, it features the same heavyweight construction and slightly relaxed fit that made its predecessor one of the best budget t-shirts money can buy.

Seven short-sleeve V-neck t-shirts in mauve, brown, olive, navy, white, and black hanging on metal hangers. — The V-neck version comes in unique colorways that aren’t available with a crew neck.

Availability and pricing

The Uniqlo V-Neck T-Shirt is available now in seven colorways. It costs $25, the same price as the crew-neck version.

Mauve short-sleeve V-neck T-shirt on a light gray background.

Uniqlo V-Neck T-Shirt

$25 at Uniqlo

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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