In Search of Rugged Wool Trousers
Hey y’all. I’m looking for solid rugged fall trousers in 2+ colors (charcoal + brown/olive ideally). Aiming for norwegian minimal + workwear vibe.
I like the Taylor Stitch Carnegie but cant find my size. I’m now looking at the Blue Blue Japan sashiko easy tapered but not sure if they lean too artisan/street for what I want (plus they aren’t wool).
I need mid/high rise, room in thighs (~24”), clean taper, and want to pair w/ henleys, flannels, shawl knits, boots etc.
Thoughts? recs?
Budget: $100-250 per pant
Blue Blue Sashiko: https://redcastheritage.com/products/japan-blue-11oz-sashiko-easy-tapered-pants
Taylor Stitch Carnegie: https://www.taylorstitch.com/products/carnegie-pant-in-army-herringbone-wool-2410
Redcast Heritage Co.
Japan Blue 11oz Sashiko Easy Tapered Pants
Japan Blue Sashiko Easy Tapered Pants in indigo sashiko fabric. Relaxed fit, rope-dyed for rich fades, made in Japan with authentic craftsmanship.
Taylor Stitch
The Carnegie Pant in Army Herringbone Wool
Drawing inspiration from vintage work trousers, The Carnegie Pant is a durable go-to that doesn’t need any babying. Still, thanks to some clean tailoring ...
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pics of what you like please, easier than having everyone who visits the thread look up pants
a lot of brands' wool or fall weight stuff may not be out yet but some all season analogs include:
jack donnelly #3 tapered https://jackdonnelly.com/collections/m3-tapered
Jack Donnelly
03 - Tapered
Our 03 Tapered was inspired by the classic Ivy Style - with a long, traditional rise combined with a slimmer thigh & a nicely tapered leg. Sits high on the waist / Straight hip & thigh / Slightly tapered leg
buck mason el camino https://www.buckmason.com/products/black-cotton-twill-el-camino-pant
Buck Mason
Black Cotton Twill El Camino Pant - Buck Mason- Modern American Cla...
Black Cotton Twill El Camino Pant - A western-inspired trouser cut from brushed Japanese cotton twill with 1960s-era frogmouth pockets and a tailored slim-straight fit.
norse standard slim chino https://www.norseprojects.com/store/men/trousers/norse-standard-slim-chino-seal-brown
Norse Standard Slim Chino
The Norse Standard Slim Chino combines a mid-rise and slim leg for a modern fit. Crafted from compact and clean Italian stretch twill in Portugal, it features refined internal details and welt pockets at the back.
for all of those i would check the size charts; the shift towards wider fits even within workwear and scandinavian minimalism mean pants may appear differently then what stuff you'd find on 2010s mfa
vintage brands on ebay is perfect for this. old woolrich, pendleton, ll bean, etc
tweeds are good to search for too, Harris Tweed is a protected trademark so it's some guarantor of quality and easy to search for
Fox Brothers also is known for english tweeds
eBay
VTG Woolrich Men's Hunting Camping Malone Heavy Thick Wool Pants Si...
Length (laying flat) : 44". Condition: GREAT CONDITION. Waist (laying flat): 35".
eBay
1977 Woolrich Wool Trousers Men 32 Gray Striped Malone Thick Heavy ...
VTG Woolrich Wool Trousers Men 36 Gray Striped Malone Thick Heavy Hunting Pants. Condition is Pre-owned - Good. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.
theres a ton of those woolrich pants, they're very thick and rugged
eBay
Harris Tweed Asos Gray Herringbone Wool Trousers Men’s 32x32 Slim...
ASOS Harris Tweed trousers Size: 32x32 Material: Wool Color: Gray Herringbone wool fabric New with tags #asos #harristweed #wooltrousers #slimfit #menswear #heritagestyle
Not sure if you're still looking but I own a pair of Blue Blue Sashiko jeans, same fabric as the easy pants.
They're very well made but I wouldn't consider them "rugged", they're surprisingly comfortable in the heat and breath pretty well. They're also more light to mid weight, they're much lighter that my regular raw jeans.
I would strongly recommend Spier&Mackay for the price range you're looking at.
I have four pair of their flannel trousers, I think they're about three years old now. Absolutely love them and would recommend with zero hesitation.
https://us.spierandmackay.com/product/dark-brown-flannel-high-rise-trousers-10087-hr01
You'll probably have to wait a month or two for their next restock but they're a fantastic value for the money.
Dark Brown Flannel High Rise Trousers | SPIER & MACKAY
Spier & Mackay
Spier and Mackay’s sizing is weird so I’m reluctant to take the plunge on the final sale.
Jeans look fantastic
I agree that it's a bit wonky but I've bought a ton from them over the years, if there's any questions you have about it I might be able to help you out.
I can also measure the flannel pants I have from them if you want more precise dimensions.