I recently bought the Mantle Pants in a size 32 (that is what my waist measures) and have some impressions. There is plenty of room in the waist (nice!) as well as the thighs, and the lower legs taper, however, the seat is pretty snug. In fact, it is difficult to high step in these and do squats. Despite what numerous reviews have said, the “touch of stretch” is minimal. My blue jeans have more flex and room to high step. I wanted these pants for rock climbing, but the snug-butt tailoring and stiff fabric are real drawbacks. Maybe after a few washings they will break in. On the plus side, the material seems quite sturdy and they look nice. They will be perfect for spectating at the odd football match or standing at the bar.
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