I’ll start by saying these are NOT a replacement for your Carhartt double-knee pants. These are a hair thicker than normal generic khakis but absolutely nothing like true rigid duck canvas. They are much more comfortable for general around-the-house projects and a 6 o’clock Banquet sessions.

I’d definitely size down on these. For reference, I wear mainly Khul pants and Ariat jeans and I’m a 32 waist in both. I ordered a 31 in these trade pants and they fit like a 33. They’re also a more “slim” fitting pant along the leg… not necessarily tapered, but since they have the gusseted crotch, the straight-cut appears more form fitting. Definitely not skinny by any stretch though. There the perfect combination of form and function.

The crotch gusset is a fantastic touch and really give you plenty of room for the fellas.

For $130, these are a very mediocre value if you’re planning on actually using these in the field. Carhartt double-knees run under $80 and are made in the USA. These are sadly, Chinese produced.