Are expensive bathrobes ($100+) worth it over $25 Amazon fleeces?

Mixed signal. Verified-purchase reviewers on Amazon and Walmart give budget fleeces like NY Threads and PAVILIA very high marks for warmth and softness, with tens of thousands of ratings. But r/BuyItForLife threads consistently note that cheap fleece robes shed, pill, and lose loft after a year of weekly washing, while cotton terry from brands like Brooklinen, Coyuchi, and Lacoste holds up for years. The premium pays off if you want a daily-driver robe; the cheap fleece is fine as a seasonal layer.