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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.