You just saved me a bunch of time, money, and discomfort. I've been looking for some performance pants. Thanks!

@bradball

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it!

Sir, you have no idea how much better this video than literally all the other men’s fashion videos out there. No yelling, jumping up and down, pushing sponsored trash etc. Absolutely golden information.

@bradball

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. More review videos coming soon!

I got two pairs of DKNY performance Fred tech pants from Nordstrom rack online. I walk 6-8miles while working everyday at the hospital lifting medical equipment bending down to check connections. They’re my absolute favorite to wear and I bought a second pair to go out in the town with they’re honestly the best I’ve ever worn. I’m 6’2, 210lbs muscular male 44 years old. Pants were $25, $33 with shipping.

I literally have no idea how I got algo'd for this video, but this may be one of the best review videos I've ever seen. Simple, straightforward, consistent comparisons.

@bradball

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I hope it was helpful. If you need a shirt… here’s a similar review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6alyJJyprS0dqQ.htmlsi=Q6HjC2DoevQ0z4Cv

You are very thorough and fair minded. This review was a treat. Thank you so much.

Great review, wirh lots of different brands. Keep these coming. Very helpful.

Great detailed video! Thanks for your help!

Such an excellent review and all the work you put into it. Very much appreciated!

@bradball

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments

The best KZread video I have seen all year! Thank you for doing the hard work for me and making my travel life & look way better.

@bradball

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words.

Great job!! I sent back one of these brands and started to do my research in order to get it right. This helped a lot!!

I watched this with great interest because I've got 2 pairs of Bluffworks in the mail, so it was great to see them come out on top. Looking forward to getting mine!

Appreciate the work you put into this. It’s a brave new world for commuter slacks

i never leave comments but props to this video and the overlap of straight forward pros/cons with each pair. kind of surprised no western rise pants. only thing missing would be a (somewhat subjective) rating - thanks so much!

@bradball

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and I surely appreciate your comment. I'll have to keep my eyes on Western Rise for a future review.

Great review. Loved the format

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more.

Excellent Review ! Very thorough. Thanks Brad

Thank you for indexing. Great video

The zipper on the Lululemons is actually a YKK zipper which is basically the gold standard in quality pants zippers.

Maybe the best review I have ever seen on YT. THANK YOU

Thank you. Very worthwhile information.

Great video. Will go watch the shirts one also. I already have Jack Archers and they are great. Just a tad bit thin at the waist, but the stretch helps a lot. I would wonder about the Vouri meta pants comparison also. As I really like their shorts & polos

Thanks so much for your informative reviews. This and last year's dress shirt list are both exceptional in terms of the thoroughness, organization, and thoughtfulness. I'd not heard of Bluffworks until watching the shirt video and have found them to be as great as advertised, and I also love getting new ideas from your videos. Much appreciated and I hope to see more videos like this! Perhaps performance five-pocket pants? All the best.

@bradball

7 ай бұрын

More product reviews in the works... I'm still mostly a travel channel, but I've certainly got plans for more reviews. Thanks for watching.

Where have you been all my life haha. Thank you so much for this review!

Thank you for such amazing content. This is exactly the video that I’ve been looking for!! Very grateful. ❤❤❤❤ The Jack Archer pants had strange pockets. They flared out when you took your hands out of them!

Solid video/info playboy.

Thank you Brad, I followed your advice and tried Bluffworks. I've now bought two of their travel pants, two chinos, and will be picking up the Presido suit on Monday from the tailor. You helped this 54-year-old guy find new work wear for his aging dad bid!

@bradball

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching… hope the suit works out!

Great video, nicely done

I have the Jack Archers and the Lululemon pants. I think they’re comparable but the Lululemon fit better with the inseam being a bit short on the Jack Archer. Speaking of pricing games, the reason I pulled the trigger on the Jack Archer pants was because the prices dropped to $52 when I added them to my cart… I thought it was too good to be true.

Best review. Finally, some details! He's a good man...and thorough. I love Jack Archer. But I cannot get over the non-locking fly zipper.

Saved me a ton of time, thank you!

This is a really helpful video. Thank you!

props for this value video!

Great video. Thanks!

Thanks for going to the effort on this. And expense. I bought Bluffworks the year they started, but found them to have too much static cling. But the fit and quality were great.

Great reviews! Both your Dress Shirts and Performance Pants videos cover brands that I have been researching for a while. You have convinced me to try a brand that I've been waiting to pull the trigger on. Thank you! Keep the review series going! I enjoy watching videos like this to help enhance my wardrobe. Items like dress/performance pants, dress shirts, polos, etc are a staple of any gentlemen's closet. Looking forward to your next review!

@bradball

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Hopefully a jeans review in the future.

Of these pants I only own BYLT and Lululemon. I like both a lot, but I think the BYLT ones are my favorite. I’m a pediatric physical therapist so I enjoy how stretchy the BYLT pants are, but I agree with the pockets. I’ll have to try some of the other ones you recommend.

@baumiller

2 ай бұрын

Is it me, or does the presenter look best in the Bylt as well?

Great video!!! My major problem is low rise. Almost all these fashion brands go to a low rise which is horrible for me because I feel like my pants are always falling off. I hate wearing belts but forced to use a ratchet belt to deal with this ongoing issue. I wish more companies would make midrise and advertise that fact for us guys with belt issues

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I would definitely check out WoodiesClothing.com I didn't include them on my Pants video... but I plan to do a review very soon. They offer customized made-to-measure performance pants where you can specify your exact measurements (including rise). Certainly worth a try if your worried about the right fit. Good luck.

I bought the truwear pants. Fantastic product. Very comfortable and have a sophisticated vibe abou them.

@bradball

7 ай бұрын

Hope the work out well.

I ordered a pair of Bluffworks Envoys based on your recommendation and just wanted to thank you for turning me onto these. They are a tad dressier than what I normally wear but they definitely blow the Lululemon ABC pants out of the water. Appreciate the content!

@bradball

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

Amazing vid! Been struggling to find proper chinos

Awesome vid. I've been using bluffworks since I retired in 2018. My only complaint is they are a little loud when walking (polyester whooshing) as the pant legs brush vs each other. I have chinos in 3 colors, 4 jeans, 1 5-pocket pants, 1 dress pant, and 2 sport coats. Awesome company with great customer service

I enjoyed your video, I ordered the truwear and lululemon, I like the material on lulus felt high quality but I would have liked the sticky waist grabber and also a bit baggy, I also ordered the truwear they definitely run small with slim fit the material like polyester they won’t wrinkle.

I saw your helpful video a couple of hours ago and went out to Kohls and purchased some Izod's for $35 and they fit great! Thanks so much!

@bradball

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Glad it worked out.

very nice and thorough review. subbed

@bradball

7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

This is THE BEST men's clothing review that I've seen I'd definitely be interested in seeing more of these as well. Vuori Meta Pants, Prana Brion, Mission Works Division, Western Rise Evolution & Diversion, Ministry of Supply Kinetic & Velocity, and the Myles Apparel Tour pants all get a lot of recommendations online, I'd love to try them all but I don't have that kind of money! Your reviews focus on the things I'm interested in, when so many reviews seem to focus mostly on looks.

@bradball

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments. There are so many pants... I could have certainly added more to the list, but I had to cut it off somewhere... so I only did 12. I'll certainly do more review videos... I focus mostly on travel, but I like doing the review videos as well.

@aaronagostini7377

7 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, there seem to be companies sprouting up every few minutes. I'd personally be fine with a one pant review, and maybe keep a top 5 that you update. Anyway it got me to your channel and I'm subscribed!

@josephmanzella6375

7 ай бұрын

On the Prana Brion: I have a pair from several years ago that are my favorite pants, and they still look brand new. I bought two pairs last year, and the fabric is completely different. It pills and snags very easily. The pants look trashed already. Would not recommend buying the new version. Better off going on eBay and finding an old pair.

@aaronagostini7377

7 ай бұрын

@@josephmanzella6375 Wow, thanks for sharing that. They have 2 fabrics list on their website, do you happen to know which one of those it was? And yeah, probably better to find used anyway.

@dco_

4 ай бұрын

I found the divisions to be too noisy, similar to the prana stretch zion, but noiser due that it's all synthetic materials. Also quite thin and cold in anything under 60F. Too pricey for what you get, also may need to hem them if you prefer a 30" inseam.

I love the Rhone product. Couldn’t tell you how many I own. I have been buying them for 10 years. I have the Gotham style which are a little heavier and dressier and the Resort style which are a little lighter and cooler for warmer weather. I have both styles in multiple colors. They just really perform well. AT full price they are on the expensive side, but I have always gotten at least a 20% discount or better.

Great video thanks for sharing

Great video. I bought a pair of the BYLT pants last year and returned them immediately, so I definitely agree with that rating. My current favorites in my closet are my Lululemon, that don't have the line on the knee, and my Banana Republic Traveler Pants, from the actual store, not Costco. Looks like I need to try the Bluffworks as well.

@bradball

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your insight.

Great video. Thanks

Thanks for the BluffWorks recommendation. I have their Ascender chinos and have been wondering about their Envoy lightweight pants. The Ascender chinos have worked great for me. I wish the “slim fit” was just slightly more tapered.

I wear mostly Lululemon, back knee seam doesn't bother me a bit. I kind of even prefer it after 5-6 pairs I had. Discovered Rhone Resort pants not long ago, very light and stretchy. Will wear Rhone Resort in the warmer days.

You r a good human being, took time to explain!

The Under Armour iso chill tapered golf pant is one I absolutely love. That is what I just 80% of the time.

Thank you for your good work

@bradball

8 ай бұрын

Hope it was helpful

Excellent video 🎉

I was able to find five pairs of ABC Lulus on sale about 1/2 price. Three warpstreme and two utilitech. With my first responder discount they were under $60 each. One, the ABC Commission Warpstreme will be used for work instead of scrub bottoms. Can’t beat that!!!

@josephfahey7477

3 ай бұрын

What site or were they the LuLu like new

Bylt 2.0 are my favorite pants but you are right about the pockets! Wish they had shorter length options I’m 32/30 but only 5’7. They have tall models with the ankles showing like i Iike so I can show off my shoes more.

This is the best video I have seen in a while.

@bradball

3 ай бұрын

Thanks you for watching.

As a long time customer, I can say that Bluffworks is the best. Your review is spot on. They are easy to wash and even spot clean while traveling. They look great in all but the most formal settings yet perform on the trail.

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

I am wearing free fly pants right now. Light weight summer pants good stretch and stretch in the waistband only bad is shallow pockets

Next up is blank t shirts and button up shirts. Thanks for the video.

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

THanks for watching. Stay tuned... more review planned.

Lots of unheard of great finds. Including pants for the vertically challenged like me. Thank you for the amazing work !

@bradball

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments.

Give the Vuori Meta pants a try as well! I just ordered a pair to try versus my Lululemon ABCs which I like for comfort, stretch and non-iron but they don't look super formal, okay for business casual and casual though.

@bradball

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

Great reviews! For the last 10 years i’ve worn under armour golf pants. I love them and they held up beautifully. Lightweight, 3 season, never crush and the slim leg fit is perfect. At my age, i gave up jeans a long time ago. These are my every day casual slack paired with a polo or an untuckit

I've had a lot of luck with Bylt pants and shirts. They are definitely a brand that fits thinner/athletic bodies better. They are very slim fitting and I have chicken legs, so its a good match for me personally. definitely depends on your body size as to how much you'll like bylt. I do agree that they are more casual in style, I wouldn't wear them to work but they look great for a night out. The pockets are slightly smaller than average, but they have a nice hidden pocket on the side of your leg that works well for carrying my phone, and shockingly it isn't very noticeable or cheap looking. Great video btw!

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments. Just not a fan of Bylt compared to some of the other performance pants on this list. If I were comparing them to jeans or traditional chino's, I think they would probably be OK. To each his own... Bylt may work OK for some people.

@Sonic-wb7ik

4 ай бұрын

@bradball I thought your video was very accurate, all great feedback. I think bylt just works for me due to my specific body, as they cater to my chicken legs lol. I look forward to your next clothing reviews!

Did a great job on showing us how the hands in the pockets really gave the pants “ elephant ears” look. I vote none of the above.

Great reviews. I spent all of this holiday season shopping for "travel pants." Without watching your review I still went with Bluffworks Envoy and 5 Pocket Pants. Western Rise seemed like the next strongest contender. Try a pair. I would be interested in knowing what you think. I think the best comment you made had to be about getting Slim Fit pants. Again, great reviews.

@bradball

6 ай бұрын

I'll definitely have to try Western Rise. I was somewhat familiar with them, but couldn't including everything in this video. Tentatively planning to start a KZread channel soon that focuses solely on menswear... might be a good video to try.

Great video

so far i reluctantly ordered 3 pairs of bluffworks they were excellent i ordered more for my son in laws

@bradball

5 ай бұрын

Good to hear… thanks for your comment.

Levi's 501's. Been wearing them since I was ten.

best stretch trousers are from Sulfit clothing great fit and quality. Nice modern fit.

@bradball

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to check them out.

I was gifted the Bylt pants last year and never wore them since they're a medium and a little big on me. But noticed I had them just sitting in the closet so wore them today and it's the most comfortable pant I've worn in years. I thought the pockets were a little small at first but I have a S23 Ultra with a bulky case and I can fit the whole thing in my pocket with room left over so idk...if you have anything bigger than that I'd expect most pant pockets to be too small. The pockets are also stretchy so perhaps they are larger than one might think. Even with a little too large of a size, the cut is flattering so should be even better when I get a better size (also they seem to have proper waist sizes now instead of letter sizes). The material is maybe too casual; hard to tell. I have them in Storm so maybe if I get something a little darker they'll look less like a jogger. Also after having them sitting in my closet for literally a year, they are barely wrinkled. There are also significantly more color choices than the other brands, from what I saw; most seem to have just black, gray, navy, and sometimes a green...so unless you literally never use any other colors, you'd have to go with multiple brands anyway. That said, the Jack Archers look quite nice and more like a chino, at a better price, so might give those a try as well.

@bradball

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. My experience with Bylt was a bit different. Unusual Pockets really bothered me. In all fairness, I compared them to other performance pants whereas I’d still probably prefer wearing the Bylt pants over a standard pair of dockers or old school chino’s without any stretch.

@ChrysusTV

7 ай бұрын

@@bradball I did pair them with some boots though and the material difference really stands out as a tech pant, especially with the opening literally squeezing the top of the boot rather than falling nicely around it. Hesitant to buy more for Winter, but probably would be a daily item in Summer with more casual shoes. Did a lot of research and am considering the Bluffworks and Banana Republic pants as better options when pairing with boots.

I loves my LuLus but have some Public Recs that are excellent.

Small detail that's not covered idten, belt loops. Five is typical but have noticed pants with 6 or 7 loops fit better, especially fir all day wear or if loading pockets for hiking or travel.

Finally someone with body build like most of us 😅!

@bradball

5 ай бұрын

😅

Beware of Bird Dogs! I had an issue with sizing which is unusual for me. The problem became I never received a refund for the pair I returned. Return was acknowledged but refund never came. Many requests later; no help. I’m out $120. I subsequently got a pair of Jack Archer and really liked them… bought two more pairs.

Great video, but I'm surprised that the Vuori Meta pant didn't make the list. My current favorite pants.

@bradball

3 ай бұрын

Not included… but on my short list for an upcoming review. Stay tuned.

@keithstevens8749

3 ай бұрын

I look forward to it.

Man the combo video of the shirts/pants is amazing! Just snagged a pair of truware pants for 30 bucks on clearance! Chances you can talk about best “performance” or wrinkle resistant suits/blazers? My current thought is bluffworks probably wins based on their pants.

@bradball

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the videos. I'll have to look at doing a Blazer review down the road. Up next I plan to do a Charles Tyrwhitt review and a Cashmir Sweater review. Do you mind sharing where you found the Truwear pants on clearance for $30?

@jakebrown2336

8 ай бұрын

@@bradball love it! I actually got them on their website. They only had a few sizes left in their tapered version just happened to have my size.

Thanks men, but one question what you think about the vineyard pants?

Lol I have the Bylt everyday joggers in all colors, and they actually have the best fit compared to lulus. The only complaints I have are the pockets and the plastic button.

I agree with the BYLT review. I don't trust the back pockets to put my wallet in and go out for the night because it will fall out. Actually, the first night I ever wore them, my wallet fell out of the back pocket. So I don't feel comfortable wearing them for a night out and especially while drinking.

@bradball

3 ай бұрын

Agree... for me they're now relegated to Saturdays working-in-the-yard.

Thanks for running through so many different pants and providing a nice consistent comparison. I'm curious, did you run across Ministry of Supply pants? I'd be interested in your take on those. BTW, I really like Bluffworks and Western Rise pants.

@bradball

6 ай бұрын

I have owned a pair of Ministry of Supply pants. It was a few years back so I didn’t include them as part of this review. My recollection of them is pretty good…. I believe they would have fallen in the upper half of these rankings… but (in reality) I should probably pick up another pair.

Just bought the $20 Hurley Tech Pants from Costco FTW!

@Professor5180

3 ай бұрын

They also have 29 inseam which is perfect for me.

Been looking to replace my public rec pants since they seemingly too want to make a big push towards golf wear

Thank you Sir, aviation manager struggling to find good work pants that don’t look and feel like a$$ after long days. Trying bluffworks, I’ve gone down the Rhône and DUER route with meh results.

Fantastic review and not by a twenty something built like a stick.

Wow I like all style

Kirkland Signature at Costco were also $20 - those were excellent. The BRs were pretty terrible, as are the Mondettas.

Such a good video but I need underwear that’s stylish and comfortable 🩲

I bought the BYLT pants and they're OK. Durability is good, but they are very stretchy. Almost feel like joggers/workout pants.

Did you try blyt executive pant? I have been looking at them.

Great video and thank you for the information. I’m going to be going with the Jack Archer pants and I just wanted to know if they’re true to size or should I size up? I’m usually a 38 but I’m worried due to the pants being slim if I need to get 40

@josephfahey7477

3 ай бұрын

IMO they fit to size. Slim means the taper and no baggy butt. Just don’t by the “skinny” which will be tight

@bradball

3 ай бұрын

Size is pretty true with Jack Archer. The waistband is also forgiving. I think you’ll enjoy them!

Try the lulu lemon twill pants. They are the best they have to offer right now

Brad, Thanks for the video. I’m new to your channel. Have you ever performed a review of Public Rec’s Workday Pants? I’d appreciate your thoughts if you have.

@bradball

3 ай бұрын

I’ve had a lot of requests for Public Rec… plan to do a review sometime soon. Thanks for watching.

@josephfahey7477

3 ай бұрын

I re❤ally like the Pub Recs. I have several pair of the workday and Everyday. They are second to my LuLus

Just a question on the slim fit Bluffworks Envoy Travel Pants...what size are you wearing and how do they feel in the hip and crotch area? Just trying to guage size as I'm a 40x32 and prefer a slim fit in the legs but like some room in the waist, hip and crotch area.

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

I’m a 38x30. I like the Bluffworks best, but sizing may vary with any brand. I feel like Bluffworks and Jack Archer were the best fit for me. Most have generous return policies.

Solid video! Any thoughts on Public Rec?

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

Looking forward to trying Public Rec and reviewing in the next few months

@jah8023

2 ай бұрын

@@bradball Love Public Rec just wished there was a bit more room at the ankles.

Do the bluffworks fit true to size. The find your size on the website indicated to go a size down for your waist size. Is this correct? Thanks

@bradball

Ай бұрын

Yes… I’ve found that Bluffworks runs true.

I wear 100% cotton twill or canvas for work. I'm a maintenance man in a steel mill. I spend 12 hours a day squatting, climbing, crawling, twisting, and contorting. I've never had a problem with comfort or flexibility. They are Chinos that I wear. I'd suggest buying the correct size and cut for your body type. Then you don't need plastic pants with spandex. Neither of which are worth the cost per wear. Much less good for the environment.

Im surprised you didnt include Dockers and Lands End

On your recommendation I ordered Jack Archer and they were too small. They are difficult to work an exchange with. They have to give me "approval " to send the pants back. They may be good pants but so far JA isn't easy to buy from.😮

@bradball

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments and well noted. I have found the plants very comfortable but have not had interactions with their customer service. It’s disappointing to hear their service is not living up to expectations.

I am looking at getting pants to wear at work. I work in the Emergency Department and hate scrub bottoms, even most of the higher end brands. I like the Lululemon ABC Warpstreme pant. Not overdressed (at least for me) and comfortable enough. I believe in looking good and presenting myself well. I am intrigued by the Bluffworks pants. Having been able to go to a Lululemon store I know exactly the size I need (33W, 34L) and can go online and have many color choices. If I do try Bluffworks I hope the same size translates and fits as well. Lulu also tailors the pants for free if needed. I may get the Bluffworks and compare since both offer free returns, although I would hate the delay in ordering, returning items and reordering. Thanks for the GREAT review!

@bradball

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and good luck finding the right pants. I’ve found that both Lulu and Bluffworks run pretty true to size.