An emerging trend that started locally in Utah has now gained nationwide popularity after a TikTok user from the state went viral online. The trend involves dressing in a specific way that has been dubbed the “Utah fit check”.
The original Utah fit check video, posted by user @michaelmal568, features baggy blue jeans, a camo shirt, and Adidas shoes.
In the video, the user gives two thumbs up, grabs his pant legs, shakes them from side to side, jumps, and spins twice.
This video, posted on March 22, 2024, has garnered nearly 3 million views and has inspired many others to try their own version of the Utah fit check.
@michaelmal568 utah boy fit check? (just wanted to show off the gazelles) #foryou #utahfitcheck #ootd #inmichaelwetrust
TikTok users across the platform have been attempting to recreate this trend with their own unique twist.
Some have been experimenting with how “Utah-core” they can make their wardrobe, while others have been commenting on the original poster’s impressive spinning skills.
One user even joked, “Tornado watch outttt!!!!” in response to the spins in the video.
Comments on the original video range from admiration for the user’s balance and spinning abilities to humorous observations about the potential hidden talents of the user.
The Utah fit check trend has certainly taken social media by storm, with users all over the country joining in on the fun and putting their own spin on the craze.
