The 17 Best Work Pants for Men in 2023, Tested by Gear Editors

Truewerk has quickly climbed the ranks as a work pant guys can turn to thanks to it's stretchy technical fabric blends and breathable designs. The T2's WerkFabric is highly breathable and made with features like tear-resistance, water-resistance, and 4-way stretch. They feature a fully gusseted crotch and reinforced knees, plus 7 pockets too. Many dudes count on these pants in the summer due to the fact they can keep them much cooler than traditional work pants while still offering quality protection.

In terms of what work pant we loved the most when testing, we found the T2 to be our favorite due to these features above and the fact the pants resemble athleisure apparel in many ways. Aside from wearing for general manual labor tasks—like painting and landscaping—we also took these into the outdoors and were impressed with how they performed for small trail hikes. Even from a style perspective these pants are well designed enough to pair well with a rugged weekend outfit.

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Triple-stitched and coated with Teflon, the Taclite Pro is a work pant made to handle dirt, mud, grease, you name it, while staying lightweight and cool. The pant is made with a cotton/poly stretch ripstop fabric that's water-resistant and super breathable, making is a solid work pant for warm weather. The Taclite Pro also has lots of deep pocket space for optimized storage. While this pant shines bright in multiple areas, we found the Tactlite Pro's combination of its fabric with a spacious cut allows elite breathability and movement—making this a pant you can quite literally run and jump in if needed.

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Whether you're building bridges or putting together your kid's playground, these tried-and-true Trademark Pants from Caterpillar are a builder's best friend. They're basically the strongest pants on this entire list, thanks to an 8.8-ounce C2X cotton-polyester canvas that's tear and water-resistant. When testing these pants, we found the diamond gusset and knee-reinforcement added comfort and durability when moving on the ground for jobs like bathroom remodeling. We loved how the Trademark Pant utilizes its pocket space too. We're talking holster pockets, deep cargo pockets, a rear tool pocket, and a cell phone pocket with a secure closure.

If you're looking for a strong pair of work pants with ample pocket space and tons of comfort, then the Trademark Pant is going to be a no brainer buy for sure.

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Who said work pants can't be stylish? These options from Dickies are office-friendly enough for meetings and presentations—while still providing durable protection with a heavyweight twill for when you head back to the job site. When wearing these pants, we loved how sturdy and wrinkle-resistant they were. When testing, we also enjoyed how the 874 allows enough space to wear our boots with, as well as the fact the waist closure was secure and kept shirts tucked in without ever sagging down onto the hips either.

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The Amazon Essentials work pants are barebones, but they get the job. Over 2,000 five-star reviews are attributed to these bad boys, with reviews pointing out the pants are "as tough as a duffel bag" and have smart features like reinforced heels (a surprising rarity for most work pants). The fact you can buy these pants in several different colors and they cost less than $30 makes them a solid work pant buy. They will hold up admirably, but in the even you notice they're wearing down faster than expected, you can simply go re-up on a fresh pair and have them at your door in 1-2 days.

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Every guy needs a good pair of work jeans, and the 517 Boot Cut passes all the tests with flying colors. Aside from being stylish enough to wear casually, the 517 is cut to wear your best pair of work boots with. You get trusted Levi's durability and high level of comfort that's only going to get better the more you break them in. Couple these notes with the fact you've got a tapered cut that allows room but doesn't look too baggy, and you've got the best go-to work jean for one dang good price point.

We've been using these as our go-to work pants for all types of home projects, from cutting down tree limbs in the yard to painting walls and redoing bathrooms inside the home.

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Some guys don't like the baggy relaxed fit, we get it. We found Carhartt's widely popular Rugged Flex pant in a tapered cut gave us the most amount of room while also keeping a slimming look. The canvas on the pant has just the right amount of toughness, and Carhartt also makes sure to work in a good amount of stretch so you can bend and get low in them. Here's a rare instance where a work pant can also double as a casual pant, if you ever need to go straight from the job site to dinner with the family.

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A long-time favorite of carpenters and handymen, the Wrangler Ripstop Carpenter Jeans have a perfect relaxed fit and a durable 100% cotton durashield denim build. The jeans aren't totally bootcut, but they accomdate work boots most definitely. Small features like an action gusset crotch helps provide comfort when squatting and moving, and deep front pockets help maximize storage and keep small items from tumbling out.

Not only are these Wrangler work pants a great deal at around $35, but they're also constructed with 100% cotton rip-resistant fabric to help prevent holes and punctures. A lot of guys rave about the Ranger Pant's cut, allowing just the right amount of space to move around in the pant without making it look like they're wearing a tent. The pants accommodate boots too, so you won't have any trouble slipping on your stompers. Other design notes that make this pant elite are the action gusseted crotch and the triple-needle stitching reinforcement in high-wear areas like the knees.

With enough pockets to hold everything you need for a day's work, these Dickies pants can get you through any work day. They're also constructed from a flex-friendly fabric, so you can move around with ease.

If your job site requires constant movement and ups and downs, these pants from Wolverine are perfect for you. Featuring a durable, yet flexible material, you can expect a great range of motion for all sorts of work time duties.

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Geared to withstand the elements, these work pants come highly-rated from Amazon for their durable, ripstop fabric that naturally repels liquid and dirt, so you never have to worry when things get messy.

Featuring solid and durable rip-resistant fabric, this option from Patagonia is a sturdier version of a traditional cargo pant. A relaxed fit that needs no breaking-in throughout provides greater freedom of movement for a more comfortable all-day wear.

This coming winter, don't let the cold weather get the best of you with these flannel-lined pants from Carhartt. They also offer plenty of storage with several accessible pockets—including a dedicated cell phone pocket on the leg.

These full saddle pants don a classic work pant look—high rise, straight legs, five-pocket—without being too utilitarian or workwear-y. Seriously well constructed, you can transition from your garage project to your (home) office in these sans changing—so long they're not dirty.

These low-profile but sturdy workwear bottoms can take more than a few beatings in an easy, versatile style that doesn't make you look like a hunky plumber, but more like a suave gentleman who knows how to dress with utility and functions in mind.

These canvas work pants put style first, and safety a close second. So you won't likely want to break a sweat in them. But, as a pair of utility pants, the Roughneck is made with stretch for movement and comfort for daily wear in mind, giving you seriously on-point workwear style whatever you pair it with.