Best best work pants on Reddit
161 reviews from r/electricians, r/Carpentry, r/Construction and 25 more subreddits
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#1
Carhartt
4.4
(21)
"These brands make thicker types of work pants that will be much more durable than jeans."
"They have been amazing. Biggest issue I find with most pants is I blow out the knees in them."
"Carhartt overalls last me 2 years and as a 41yr old doing this shit for over 22 years the knee pads I put in are a game changer."
"Been loving them and built in section for knee pads are nice."
"Best pants I’ve ever had tbh."
"I've been wearing carhartt for 18 years. Can't stop now."
"I wear Carhartt pants and Red Wing boots."
"Durable, flexible enough for all the awkward positions."
"I swear by these Carhartt Pants."
"I worked a summer of field mapping in central NM wearing the Carhartt pants and loved them."
#2
Duluth
4.3
(18)
"Extremely comfortable fit."
"Super comfortable, and I think they even come in a lightweight/hot weather version."
"Everything about them is perfect imo. Just try to get them on sale"
"I swear by Duluth."
"Love Duluth myself"
"Yeah I’ve been shopping with Duluth for a while."
"Duluth."
"That's all I wear, and I love them!"
"Duluth firehouse pants."
"Duluth has some good light ones, like the Dry-on-the-Fly line."
#3
Wrangler
4.2
(14)
"They're $26 and the most comfortable work pants ever."
"Tough as nails, last a good while."
"Wrangler atg, thank me later"
"Best pants. Got 8 pairs or so."
"Wrangler atg reinforced pants."
"They are cheap, hold up decently well, dry out extremely fast, look and fit decent"
"I always loved the wrangler Riggs."
"Walmart Wrangler green jeans are good & only $30, widely available, relaxed fit for layering, etc"
"Wrangler ATGs or bust for me lol"
"One of the best features is the pocket being reinforced."
#4
Dickies
4.3
(12)
"Easily the most comfortable and last a long time. 45 bucks and one pair last me more than 5 years before wear was too much."
"They wear like iron. Available very reasonably at Walmart."
"I had a couple sweet pair of Dickies when I was a machinist they held up great"
"Tan Dickies all day."
"Dickies duck carpenter pants they’ve gone up in price but easily the most comfortable."
"Dickies are nice and breathable depending on what style you get."
"Work well for me in the office and on the manufacturing floor."
"What about heavy twill pants like Dickies."
"Some of the dickies pants are pretty sturdy, and look good enough to not embarass you at a meeting with the big whigs"
"Dickies hold up better than others in the same price range."
#5
Truewerk
4.4
(9)
"No signs of tearing or any problems whatsoever."
"They seem very high quality."
"Truewerk is the answer"
"Truewerk and for women dovetail."
"I use Truewerk."
"I really their shorts and pants. Breathable and well made."
"All day."
"They're actually really nice."
#6
Fjallraven
4.8
(6)
"Have been going strong for 3 years of constant use and washes."
"I've got a pair of the fjallraven vidda pros and they are nice."
"They are durable enough to be worn hard."
"I found the Fjällräven brand last year and haven’t looked back."
"They are expensive, but worth every penny."
"Vidda Pro Trousers from Fjallraven."
#7
5.11
4.5
(6)
"Are my go to."
"They last forever, do not stain too easily, and look professional."
"They are the SHIT."
"I've been using 5.11 style pants for about the last 8 years."
"Hold up very well, look good enough for the office."
#8
Duluth Trading Company
5.0
(4)
"They flex and shed water."
"Duluth Trading Company."
"Duluth trading co makes excellent pants with warranties."
"The pants from duluth trading company are top notch."
#9
Snickers
4.8
(4)
"Snickers and blaklader are the best."
"Snickers. Expensive, but very high quality."
"Or Snickers workwear."
"They seem to be some of the most comfortable things I've worked in."
#10
Helly Hansen
5.0
(3)
"Super comfy and breathable and very hard wearing."
"I've had this pair for 2 years and wear them probably every other day."
"Helly Hansen or Patagonia Work Wear hemp pants are great"
#11
Ariat
4.7
(3)
"Ariat hands down."
"Ariat."
"My company uses aramark but fuck those cheap pants I buy my own"
#12
Duluth Trading
4.3
(3)
"Duluth trading 1000%. Last jeans or pants you’ll ever buy."
"Duluth trading has work pants that last for me."
"Duluth trading won't let you down."
#13
Betabrand
5.0
(2)
"I adore Betabrand. They are so comfortable and professional looking."
"Betabrand!"
#14
Levi's
5.0
(2)
"Haven’t let me down ever."
"They are very durable, the colored ones look like dress slacks."
#15
Babaton
4.5
(2)
"I love how they fit and feel."
"I love the agency in short."
#16
Engelbert Strauss
4.5
(2)
"I fell in love with Engelbert Strauss clothes."
"Englebert-Strauss do a nice range of workwear."
#17
Torrid
4.0
(2)
"I used to LIVE in this style (tho I do prefer flare over bootcut)"
"I absolutely LOVE how the luxe ponte pants wears. They really do feel luxe!"
#18
5.11 Tactical
4.0
(2)
"511 tactical worked pretty good for me when I was doing factory work."
"Has some good stretchable black pants."
#19
Target
4.0
(2)
"Target"
"I like the target brand hiking pants."
#20
Kirkland
4.0
(2)
"Why pay more for something I'm gonna destroy?"
"Cheap, tough, easily replaceable."
#21
Loft
4.0
(2)
"Loft is a great suggestion."
"Loft - they have lots of sales"
#22
Caterpillar
5.0
(1)
"The kneepads are a lifesaver."
#23
Sidewinder
5.0
(1)
"I swear by them."
#24
Prana
5.0
(1)
"Prana Zion stretch pants. Thank me later."
#25
Eddie Bauer
5.0
(1)
"Eddie Bauer utility pants."
#26
Thrive
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of my thrive tradesman pants."
#27
Bjornklader
5.0
(1)
"I wear them exclusively."
#28
Hawke
5.0
(1)
"You won’t look back."
#29
Walmart
5.0
(1)
"Most durable pairs of $15 jeans I've ever owned."
#30
Outdoor Research
5.0
(1)
"I also have a pair of outdoor research ones that I love."
#31
WALLS
5.0
(1)
"WALLS ditch diggers."
#32
Berkeley and Jensens
5.0
(1)
"Best bang for the buck in my eyes."
#33
Prison Blues
5.0
(1)
"Affordable, comfortable, durable."
#34
Hawke Workwear
5.0
(1)
"Most freedom to durability on the market."
#35
Lee Riders
5.0
(1)
"The best work pants i’ve ever had."
#36
Bad Workwear
5.0
(1)
"Pants are great."
#37
Lucky Brand
5.0
(1)
"Man I’ve been using lucky brand they are expensive but they are the most comfortable."
#38
Hillary Radley
5.0
(1)
"I love the Hillary Radley ankle pants! I got them in every color Costco had."
#39
REI
5.0
(1)
"Love my REI hiking pants for field work."
#40
LL Bean
4.0
(1)
"I'm a very comfortable cartoon character."
#41
Hard Yakka
4.0
(1)
"Last me ages and I put them through a lot."
#42
Worthington
4.0
(1)
"More comfortable than jeans."
#43
Blue Mountain
4.0
(1)
"Cheap but good."
#44
Johnnies Jeans
4.0
(1)
"I found a brand called johnnies jeans at Canadian tire."
#45
Kitanica
4.0
(1)
"Kitanica here, expensive but great pants."
#46
Elevens
4.0
(1)
"Great durability and pocket combos."
#47
Cat Workwear
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Cat Workwear, very comfortable."
#48
Anthem
4.0
(1)
"For longs I wear Anthem, tonnes of pockets."
#49
Bool FR
4.0
(1)
"Holding up far better than FR King Gee."
#50
Scruffs
4.0
(1)
"Rate them as well as they’re slightly cheaper."
#51
Portwest
4.0
(1)
"Portwest has some great work pants!"
#52
Diamond Gusset
4.0
(1)
"Diamond Gusset, All American Clothing, or Roundhouse."
#53
Duluth Trading Co
4.0
(1)
"They’re great. 1 year warranty, tough material with a little stretch."
#54
Arborwear
4.0
(1)
"Tough, gusseted crotch so no blowout."
#55
Truwerk
4.0
(1)
"I have their pants and shorts."
#56
Costco
4.0
(1)
"If you have access to a Costco they have many affordable work pants that are $10 and up."
#57
Hollister
4.0
(1)
"Hollister has essentially a dupe of the Abercrombie pants."
#58
Noble Outfitters
4.0
(1)
"I wear (and wear out unfortunately) Noble Outfitters Tug Free Utility Pants"
#59
Quince
4.0
(1)
"I like Quince ponte pants. They have a variety of lengths and fabrics."
#60
Banana Republic Factory
4.0
(1)
"Banana republic factory is decent!"
#61
FXD
2.0
(1)
"Aren’t worth the money."
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