17 Pairs of Summer Pants That’ll Make You Forget All About Your Shorts

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best fashionable summer pants

J.Crew Slim Dock Pants

best fashionable summer pants

J.Crew Slim Dock Pants

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This lightweight pant, complete with a drawstring, will make walking the humid streets a breeze. Combined the easygoing slim fit with the durable cotton and Cordura nylon blend, and you essentially have the perfect summer pants.

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best versatile summer pants

Lululemon ABC Pant Classic Warpstreme Pants

ABC Pant Classic Warpstreme Pants

best versatile summer pants

Lululemon ABC Pant Classic Warpstreme Pants

Cut from quick-drying, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant Warpstream fabric, Lululemon’s much-beloved ABC Pants could easily become your go-to summer pants.

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best basic summer pants

Uniqlo Linen Blend Relaxed Pants

Linen Blend Relaxed Pants

best basic summer pants

Uniqlo Linen Blend Relaxed Pants

Made of a linen blend, these Uniqlo pants will take you from dusk to dawn with no fuss.

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best durable summer pants

Taylor Stitch Morse Pants

Morse Pants

best durable summer pants

Taylor Stitch Morse Pants

A rugged pair of pants that can withstand some serious abuse, but won’t turn into a sweatbox when things heat up.

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best all-season pants

Flint and Tinder 365 Pants

365 Pants

best all-season pants

Flint and Tinder 365 Pants

The garment-dyed fabric and two percent stretch you’ll find in this Flint and Tinder cotton pant will go a long way in giving you the comfort and softness to get you through the day, week, and, as its name suggests, the whole year.

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best chic summer pants

Perry Ellis 100% Linen Drawstring Pants

100% Linen Drawstring Pants

best chic summer pants

Perry Ellis 100% Linen Drawstring Pants

Linen is essential for summer. These are lightweight, breathable, and cool, and honestly, you’ll be so comfortable, you’ll hardly notice the heat.

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best flexible summer pants

Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos

Flyweight Flex Chinos

best flexible summer pants

Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos

Flyweight and flexy, just like the name says, these breathe and move more than you thought a pair of chinos could.

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best casual summer pants

Everlane Easy Pants

Easy Pants

best casual summer pants

Everlane Easy Pants

Like the name says—these are easy. They’re breathable and breezy, and the elastic, drawstring waist ensures you won’t have to deal with a too-tight waist in humidity and heat.

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best athletic summer pants

Nike Lightweight Open Hem Pants

Lightweight Open Hem Pants

best athletic summer pants

Nike Lightweight Open Hem Pants

If you’re the kinda guy who doesn’t want to switch to shorts for your summer runs and workouts, fear not. Nike is one step ahead with their ultra-light pants, which have open hems to allow for maximum ventilation.

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best summer chinos

Bonobos Lightweight Chinos

Lightweight Chinos

best summer chinos

Bonobos Lightweight Chinos

Don’t worry, fly guys! Chinos are still super wearable in the hottest months of the year. You just have to find a pair that’s lightweight enough to withstand the heat, like this classy pair from Bonobos.

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best elevated summer pants

120% Lino Straight-Leg Linen Trousers

Straight-Leg Linen Trousers

best elevated summer pants

120% Lino Straight-Leg Linen Trousers

For a small dose of summer luxury, go for some linen trousers that feel like clouds on your skin. With some leather sandals or loafers, you’re basically ready for your White Lotus moment.

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best affordable summer pants

Quince 100% European Linen Drawstring Pants

100% European Linen Drawstring Pants

best affordable summer pants

Quince 100% European Linen Drawstring Pants

Made from 100 percent linen—and shockingly under 50 bucks—these are the summer pants we encourage you to get multiple pairs of in different colors. Once you wear them, you’re going to have trouble putting on any other pants again.

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best eco-friendly summer pants

Alex Crane Bo Pants

Bo Pants

best eco-friendly summer pants

Alex Crane Bo Pants

Sustainably-grown French linen makes these stylish pants friendly for the heat and the environment…and your wardrobe!

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best slim-fit summer pants

Banana Republic Slim Linen-Cotton Traveler Pants

Slim Linen-Cotton Traveler Pants

best slim-fit summer pants

Banana Republic Slim Linen-Cotton Traveler Pants

Keep it classy, guys! No matter how much you’re sweating, you’ll still look charming in these slim, tailored pants.

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best breathable summer pants

Good Man Brand Jersey Hybrid Pants

Jersey Hybrid Pants

best breathable summer pants

Good Man Brand Jersey Hybrid Pants

Don’t be fooled by the low-key look: These are made from a highly breathable blend of jersey and tech fibers that’ll keep your legs feeling cool even as the heat waves dance over the asphalt.

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best summer jeans

Abercrombie & Fitch Lightweight Loose Jeans

Lightweight Loose Jeans

best summer jeans

Abercrombie & Fitch Lightweight Loose Jeans

There’s nothing worse than wearing thick, heavy denim in summer. These jeans fix that problem with a soft, lightweight fabric and wide legs.

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best timeless summer pants

Todd Snyder Japanese Selvedge Chino Pants

Japanese Selvedge Chino Pants

best timeless summer pants

Todd Snyder Japanese Selvedge Chino Pants

Wear ‘em all summer. And fall. And winter. And spring. Then start the whole process over again.

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Jonathan Evans is the style director of Esquire, covering all things fashion, grooming, accessories, and, of course, sneakers. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son. You can follow him at @MrJonathanEvans on Twitter and Instagram.

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Trishna Rikhy is the Associate Style Commerce Editor at Esquire. Previously, her writing has appeared in Vogue Runway, PAPER Magazine, V Magazine, V MAN, and more. She is based in NYC, but can probably be found wherever the strongest cup of coffee is.

Barry Samaha is the former style commerce editor at Esquire, where he covered all things fashion and grooming. Previously, he was an editor at Harper’s Bazaar, Surface, and WWD, along with overseeing editorial content at Tod’s Group. He has also written for The Daily Beast, Coveteur, Departures, Paper, Bustle Group, Forbes, and many more. He is based in New York City and can’t seem to find enough closet space for all his shoes. 

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