Pants reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 223 Reddit reviews across 67 subreddits and 92 posts to rank the best Pants brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/tall, r/ThrowingFits, r/HerOneBag, r/BuyItForLife, r/BlueCollarWomen. Top-rated brands include Prana (4.4/5), Lululemon (4.5/5), Eddie Bauer (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews223
Subreddits67
Posts92
Brands71
Products61
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#1
Prana
4.4
(17)
"I buy Prana Zions (or brions) from thrift stores."
"Prana zions are the pant to buy."
"Prana Zion are by far the best. They'll be around 50$ when there's a good sale."
"Prana Brion. Life changing pants."
"Prana Zion is my answer. I have 6 pairs, always found a good sale of them online."
"Make the best pants for an active lifestyle."
"Highly recommend."
"Prana zion (not zion 2)"
"They fit good and dry in like 2 minutes if you ever get wet."
"I specifically wear prAna."
#2
Lululemon
4.5
(16)
"I am super happy with the lululemon softstreme wide leg pique pants. I actually bought them in 2 different colors because I liked the fit so much."
"They’re great if you want to look casual or dress a bit nicer."
"Dude! Lululemon ABC pants $128--the best thing on the planet."
"I’ve settled on women’s yoga pants. Lululemon Aligns specifically."
"Honestly I’ve never found anything as good as Lulu aligns"
"I also recommend Lululemon. I'm a bigger guy who does ballroom dance."
"Lululemon has tall sizes with 37" length. Very nice quality."
"Nothing but Lulu Lemon."
"LuluLemon means dress pants. I think the model for the Lulu is ABC or something similar. You can get it with a 37" inseam!"
"Duer and Lululemon abc pants are my go to."
#3
Eddie Bauer
4.1
(11)
"Excellent blend of durability, windproofness, water repellency and breathability."
"EB FA Guide pants have been great. Rare to get such a range of colors too."
"I'm a fan of the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Pants"
"I use Eddie Bauer Guide Pro pants. In my experience they aren’t super hourglass shaped."
"I usually wear Eddie Bauer Guide Pro pants."
"Eddie Bauer Guide pro pants have been a favorite of mine for years."
"Guide pros are legit, I just bought my third pair."
"I haven’t tried them yet, but I bought Eddie Bauer guide pro. They seem really nice"
"Eddie Bauer guide pro pants have served me well doing wetland science and tree inventories."
"Eddie Bauer guide pro pants are decent."
#4
Dickies
4.1
(11)
"Sit pretty high."
"Levi Strauss, Carhart, Dickies all make decent pants for taller folk.."
"I just grab a regular fit pair of dickies cuz they’re like $30."
"Mid budget are something polyester like Dickies work pants."
"Dickies work pants."
"Dickies work pants."
"Dickies has a few."
"The Dickies are good so far!"
"They are stretchy and comfy with lots of pockets."
"Are my favorite to wear with kits."
#5
Duluth
4.4
(8)
"I am partial to Duluth firehose pants."
"Are comfy on curves, Quick dry."
"I like Duluth fire hose pants every day."
"Duluth firehouse pants."
"I get my work pants from Duluth."
"Catch them on sale."
"Duluth. I can't wait for their Christmas sales."
#6
Kuhl
4.7
(7)
"For recreational, I love Kuhl’s. Also pricey but very durable."
"I love the kuhl ones because they have zippers that allow the paints to go around your boots too!"
"I love kuhl pants!! They are sooo soo flattering."
"They still look brand new."
"Are my favorite."
"Kuhl renegade/renegade rock pant."
"Brand (Kuhl) - Renegade Rock Pant, deceptr pant."
#7
Wrangler
4.3
(7)
"Wrangler sells some at Walmart that are super comfy and only 28 bucks."
"Wrangler is my favorite."
"Wrangler Jeans has a 36" inseam and I like them a lot!"
"Wrangler has jeans up to a 36” for women and 44” for men. Their jeans that you find online are really well made."
"The wranglers were worth it."
"I buy Wranglers for the husbeast. They seem to last the longest. The authentic boot cut."
"Walmart has these wrangler work pants. They’re breathable with a stretchy waist."
#8
Carhartt
4.3
(7)
"Carhart is my go-to!"
"I always come back to carhart for work pants."
"Levi Strauss, Carhart, Dickies all make decent pants for taller folk.."
"Carhartt has some good options."
"I’ve found the carhartt work pants (not carhartt WIP, normal carhartt) and nudie jeans to be the best."
"Brandon Pants from Carhartt. They come in a range of colours and fabrics and are super reasonable."
"I've tried a lot and honestly the only decent ones that work for me are Carhartt."
#9
Athleta
4.5
(6)
"I love these pants. They're basically impossible to wrinkle."
"Athleta Brooklyn Pants are always my answer in these situations."
"Seriously the best ones I have found."
"I love Athleta's pants. They have so many different kinds."
"I can't recommend Athleta enough. I only wear their pants to work anymore."
"I like pants from Athleta, they're super comfortable."
#10
Fjällräven
4.5
(6)
"They are fantastic and you probably use them up to 25C"
"The one I kept was the Abisko Hybrid Trail. It has G-1000 Lite on the front and a nice stretchy back. The elastic waist really makes a nice fit."
"It's full g-1000 lite stretch in the front and stretch in the back. That's my new summer hike pants."
"I ordered 3 pants: Vidda Pro Lite, Vidda Pro Ventilated and the Abisko Hybrid Trail."
"But if you want no "stretch" then Vidda Pro lite! it's full G-1000 Air stretch."
"The Abisko lite trekking which use g1000 lite if you need more protection against branches and gravel."
#11
Duluth Trading Company
4.8
(4)
"Duluth dry on the fly pants! Super lightweight for hot days but still protect your legs from getting scraped up."
"I love my Duluth Trading Company Flexpedition Pants."
"I'm a 6' tall woman, and I love the Duluth Trading Company Dry on the Fly pants. Super comfortable and I really like them as hiking pants"
"I like the flexpedition pants from Duluth trading company."
#12
Fjallraven
4.5
(4)
"Fjallraven…. Pricy but the best goddamn pants."
"Fjallraven Keb. They are my favorite pants EVER."
"Fjallraven Keb are a good option too."
"Fjallraven."
#13
Uniqlo
4.0
(4)
"It's a Japanese brand so it tends to run smaller than western brands plus they have onsite tailoring service."
"I bought some of the miracle air pants or whatever they’re called, they have a 34 leg and they fit perfectly."
"Uniqlo."
"Uniqlo has good variety if you like wide legged pants."
#14
Arc'teryx
4.0
(4)
"Arc’teryx Gamma LT."
"I prefer Arc’Teryx climbing offerings for active use."
"I have the older model with full zips and like them a lot."
"You will be missing out on the powder cuffs if you go with the Beta AR pants over the Sabres."
#15
American Eagle
4.0
(4)
"American Eagle is typically my go to, their X-Long jeans are also a 36" inseam and their curvy sizes are great."
"I love American eagle xlong jeans and Abercrombie xlong jeans! Very flattering and perfect length."
"American Eagle or Gap for me as a 5’0."
"I buy my jeans from American eagle."
#16
Abercrombie
3.8
(4)
"Abercrombie makes a pair too, they are great as well."
"Abercrombie. They offer short lengths and lots of colours and styles!"
"I like Abercrombie jeans."
"I do wear Abercrombie jeans, I buy the size that fits my glutes and quads and then use those little adjustable button things to tighten the waist."
#17
Futuregliders
4.7
(3)
"I'm a climber and use the Futuregliders when climbing outdoors."
"Futuregliders. The articulated knees will be very useful for squatting and climbing."
"Futuregliders would also be good, especially for rock climbing."
#18
E9
4.7
(3)
"I LOVE LOVE LOVE E9 pants."
"Any style from E9 (mine are 7 years old) or Prana Zion Stretch."
"I recommend looking at some European brands like E9."
#19
BetaBrand
4.7
(3)
"I love love my beta brand pants. 7 pocket and regular."
"All of my work pants are Betabrand. Thicker material, lots of fit and color options."
"I like BetaBrand though they can run tight so make sure to size up."
#20
Levi's
4.3
(3)
"Some Levi’s."
"Levi Strauss, Carhart, Dickies all make decent pants for taller folk.."
"I usually order a wide leg, high waisted crop jean in regular sizing or I order in a short/petite length."
#21
VUORI
4.3
(3)
"Makes the softest clothes I’ve ever worn."
"Vuori."
"VUORI is very well made."
#22
Ralph Lauren
4.0
(3)
"Vintage Ralph Lauren Andrew pants"
"Vintage RL Andrew would be my recc here"
"Vintage Ralph Lauren Andrew Pants. You can find them for sub-$20 on ebay and they are plentiful. Size up by one."
#23
5.11
4.0
(3)
"Great hard wearing gear."
"They usually have some good sales."
"Try 5.11. They have so many damn pockets and surprisingly durable for being so lightweight."
#24
Banana Republic
3.7
(3)
"I've found Banana Republic good for warm browns. I bought these linen-cotton trousers and love them"
"I’m a fan of Banana Republic when they’re on sale."
"Banana republic is a good one. They’re often spendy for the quality you get, but you’re right that they do do brown frequently."
#25
686
5.0
(2)
"686 Everywhere Pants. Not cheap, but very worth the price."
"I preferred the fit of the Everywhere Slim."
#26
Theory
5.0
(2)
"I like the Raffi 5 pocket pants from Theory in Neoteric Twill."
"The Theory Raffi 5 pocket pants look nice and have a beautiful texture."
#27
Suk
5.0
(2)
"Super comfy and hard wearing."
"An australian brand of womens workwear."
#28
Betabrand
5.0
(2)
"They are legitimately comfortable."
"They totally look like dress pants, they have fake buttons and belt loops and all that stuff, but they’re super stretchy, and soft."
#29
Scuba
5.0
(2)
"Life changing"
"THE BEST but they’re very warm."
#30
Daydrift
5.0
(2)
"The new Daydrift trouser has been a hit!!"
"The new Daydrift Trousers are great for business casual!"
#31
Soft Jersey
5.0
(2)
"I literally live in them at home!"
"Can’t recommend more!"
#32
Truewerk
4.5
(2)
"Their pants are high in the back."
"They make three levels of pants for summer to winter"
#33
Lane Bryant
4.5
(2)
"I really love my pants from Lane Bryant!"
"Almost all our pants are looser and tend to run baggy."
#34
Wondery Isabel Pants
4.5
(2)
"They feel very durable and have a bit of stretch."
"These are COTTON!! so maybe better for casual wear."
#35
Levi
4.5
(2)
"Levi jeans + roddie chaps, that’s the way 👌🏻"
"I get the $20 Levi jeans from Walmart"
#36
Golf Pants
4.5
(2)
"Golf pants. Game-changer. They look incredibly professional and are incredible comfortable."
"I also like golf pants, they look exactly like slacks."
#37
Tradies
4.5
(2)
"I really like the tradies stuff because of the stretchy groin."
"80buks and awesome."
#38
Quince
4.5
(2)
"Quince cashmere pants - they have straight leg and cuffed - are soft, warm and cozy."
"Do a good cashmere pants Quince has cute sets."
#40
Duluth Trading
4.5
(2)
"Another vote for Duluth Trading Company from me!"
"I would check out: Duluth Trading."
#41
5.11 Tactical
4.5
(2)
"Love them."
"5.11 tactical was the gold standard for the women employees."
#42
Duer
4.5
(2)
"I'm a big fan of Duer pants I got at REI. Stretchy, comfortable and warm."
"Duer and Lululemon abc pants are my go to."
#43
Aritzia
4.5
(2)
"Try the Aritzia Effortless Pant or the Quince ponte flare."
"I get my work pants from Aritzia (specifically the effortless pant)! They're not very stretchy in the tummy area though."
#44
Outdoor Research
4.5
(2)
"My go to lightweight warm weather pants to about 50°F."
"Outdoor Research Ferrosi are my choice as well as many others I've met."
#45
First Lite
4.0
(2)
"I've heard good things about First Lite Sawbuck Brush Pants. Not cheap but lightweight."
#46
Mango
4.0
(2)
"Mango"
"5’7 here, mango has good length for tall girlies!"
#47
Trew
4.0
(2)
"Trew and Flylow both have short sizes and make really good stuff."
"Have a look at Trew. You can order their bibs in Short / Reg / Tall configurations."
#48
Patagonia
4.0
(2)
"Patagonia and also Anti-Grav are awesome!"
"I have a pair from Patagonia that works well for me."
#49
Tahari
4.0
(2)
"They feel like pajamas!"
#50
Dockers
4.0
(2)
"Dockers - and they do more than pleated chinos with cuffs these days."
"Dockers are always a good bet."
#51
Deux Dungarees
4.0
(2)
"Deux dungarees are workcloth and straight-cut/baggy-ish."
"Deux Dungarees, Futuregliders, Futureyeses would all be good options."
#52
Hollister
4.0
(2)
"I got some from Hollister on sale for like $35"
"The best fitting men’s pants I’ve found are at Hollister and they’re 26x28."
#53
Lands' End
4.0
(2)
"Lands end goes up to 36, occasionally has 38."
"I also occasionally grab Lands' End and Bonobos pants online in 36'."
#54
Westpeak
4.0
(2)
"Good options for men and women."
"They're comfortable, well pocketed, and hard wearing."
#55
Flylow
4.0
(2)
"Flylow!"
"I know flylow sometimes has tall and short sizes in their pants and bibs."
#56
American Tall
3.5
(2)
"Before I transitioned I found American Tall. They are more expensive, but high quality clothes."
"I highly recommend against buying pants from American Tall. The three pair I purchased from them all ripped in the crotch after one year of wearing them."
#57
Mountain Equipment
5.0
(1)
"I have a few pairs of their Terra pants and they are amazing."
#58
NW Alpine
5.0
(1)
"NW Alpine Thielsen pants have been fantastic for me!"
#59
Every Other Thursday
5.0
(1)
"Every Other Thursday is usually known for its fisherman sweater but I picked up their white 5 pocket pant and it's the perfect pant for casual or semi casual looks imo"
#60
La Sportiva
5.0
(1)
"I’ve recently got the Alpine Guide Windstopper Pant from La Sportiva and they have been amazing so far."
#61
Seager
4.0
(1)
"Seager Bison pant, not sure if they still run the off white color"
#62
Barney Cools
4.0
(1)
"Barney Cools boxy suit pants
Nothing's Something Socrates Pant
I love Ugly Winston Pant"
#63
Mountain Hardwear
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been super happy with the Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Alpine….great fit, stretch."
#64
J.Crew
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been very pleased with these. Classic Trouser in Canvas from J.Crew."
#65
Foret
4.0
(1)
"One more for the list Foret Clay Pants in Undyed."
#66
Orslow
4.0
(1)
"Orslow fatigues in ecru."
#67
Gramicci
4.0
(1)
"Gramicci G pant"
#68
Lees Made
4.0
(1)
"Ive got a very nice pair of hemp ecru lees made"
#69
Uniqlo U
4.0
(1)
"Uniqlo U. You’re not going to keep them clean so might as well not spend a fortune."
#70
USN
4.0
(1)
"USN Herringbone Deck Pants."
#71
NILS
4.0
(1)
"NILS sells some good insulated pants in short sizes as well."
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