Carhartt Force™ Ripstop Trousers

Haven't been loving the Carhartt women's fit since they started making them. Although in need of good work pants made for women, bc I've been working in hard labor for 20+ years, and there was a time before, so I give it a try every couple of years. This feels like the closest they've gotten to this woman's body, finally. And I don't feel particularly atypical. 5'9 185lbs I guess I have longer legs, but regulars in other brands are fine, longs are too long. I get the cropped length for boots, but Id rather a boot cut then high waters that pull up awkwardly on the inseam side because I have thighs. I've always felt like the inseam pulls up even in a relaxed fit and these are no exception, and the "mid" rise is too low for hips, esp that have had babies. It's not the look or the most reliable stay, to be in the middle of the muffin top. Our hips have literally evolved to be sat on, not pinched, why not use them like hangers? The band and drawstring are an improvement but since we're going comfortable why not commit all the way up? Look at active sweats and leggings, we like it to sit over the hips with tummy control even. Over the years, it's felt like the designers are still trying to hang on to some of the men's traditional shape, and it's just not what I want when I buy something designed for women. I've been struggling to make the man's shape fit all my life and I'm just not made that way. Its like finally feeling seen, only to be gaslit bc my body isn't a just a short skinny boys, I am not crazy. I wear and buy workpants, and to pay Carhartt prices to hopefully get the quality and intention, only to be let down consistently, has discouraged me over the years. Anyways, these are closer and I'm giving them a try once again, a little bummed but hopeful still.

I bought these for my daughter, who works full time on a landscaping crew, and they're perfect.

So comfortable

These are the most comfortable pants I've worn. I prefer loose clothing for work and these were perfect with the adjustable waistband and I love that they are ripstop.

I absolutely live these pants. Despite the high price, this is my second pair. I have 2 pairs of shorts as well. The fabric works as hard as I do on the farm. They are soft, move with me and are so comfortable. The most important part is the rip stop. From wire fences, branches, nibbling goats and wh9 knows what else, my farm environment tries to pull them apart but they hold together no matter what. The new black pants were not my preferred color because they would show all the mud that I accumulate on knee and bum spot this time of year however, they were a game changer this week as I ran from milking to a luncheon meeting. With no time to change, I flicked off the dirt chunks, threw on a top and scarf and looked pretty sharp. Carthartt Force pants make it so that even though all my clothes are work clothes, I can look professional mucking a pen or giving a tour.