After blowing out the crotch of 3 pairs of pricy LLbean pants, I’m trying to find a 5 pocket, straight to slim straight pants made of durable material. Mostly looking at Kuhls Rydr/easy rydr, or Duluth Trading firehose flex.

Granted, I’m sure the crotches gave out because I’ve put on weight being a new dad. Nor do I expect them to last “For Life”, but im expecting some level of quality for the cost.

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diskebbin t1_iyf6m3k wrote on November 30, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Duluth’s firehouse pants hold up really well.

j_bgl t1_iyfc8ua wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:41 PM

Origen Maine. Made in the US if that’s of interest to you.

DrKennethNoisewater- t1_iyf8hx5 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:13 PM

Firehouse flex is questionable. I have 3 pair and they are probably the most comfortable pair of pants I’ve had. However, I use a pocket knife and small flashlight clipped into my front right pocket frequently, and within a year the pocket seam is torn to shreds. I have three pairs and wouldn’t dissuade you from them, but depends what you do. I also have 2 pair of under armor enduro pants. These have surprisingly held up much better than the Duluth. The Duluth shrunk up an inch or two in length as well after a few months of use. I work as a shop floor engineer for heavy equipment and frequently do mechanic-esque work FWIW.

ricardo9505 t1_iyf6t6v wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Banana Republic stretch khakis. I still have a pair from years ago and theyre super comfy. I fluctuate in weight also whether eating too much pizza with my kid or riding bike and putting off.

Junior_Ad2955 t1_iyfe5vj wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:56 PM

1620 Workwear is where it’s at

Mylniar t1_iyf6h06 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 10:58 PM

Would mention you check out Mascot workwear pants. There are a number of online retailers in the USA for this Dutch brand. I have used them for many years as daily wear work pants.

Sunshinehaiku t1_iyfaa7c wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:26 PM

Gusseted crotch jeans like LEE Men’s Performance Series Extreme Motion Jeans, or any of these: https://workwearcommand.com/gusseted-crotch-work-pants/

wolfgangchillmans t1_iyfaspf wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Ben Davis

Girhinomofe t1_iyfcuft wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Pretty much matching all your requirements, and quite literally the only pants I own (albeit a handful of pairs in different colors) is the Mountain Hardwear AP Pant. I even cycle to work and the crotch holds up well.

And look, they’re on 50% off sale right now!