The 15 Coolest Fatigue Pants to Make Your Fit Even Tougher

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Fatigue pants belong to the niche genre of clothing that have been adapted from their military roots to enter the mainstream, going seamlessly from battlefield to Instagram feed. Like its counterparts in the military-inspired realm of menswear (see trench coats and bomber jackets, for example), fatigue pants are well worth being added to your wardrobe now.

The fatigue pants of old—the ones designed for US soldiers in the '50s—have since been replaced with modern iterations that resemble more loosely-held facets of the OGs. The relaxed silhouette is still present as ever (and perfect for modern style), and tapered knees are pretty abundant, but instead of all of them being hardy and practical these days, we're getting fatigue pants in everything from linen to herringbone, some with big pockets and elastic waistbands, some without. Still, they all give you that cool, tough-guy, drippy aesthetic, military-grade or not.

Below are our 15 favorite contemporary fatigue pants for when you're fighting for your life on the grid, not on the battlefield. You can wear 'em the old-school way—with combat boots and a trusty tee—or make them your own with anything from a fuzzy knit to a puffer vest.

Fatigue Pants

With deep pockets true to OG fatigues, a soft herringbone twill fabric, and a timeless silhouette, these are the fatigue pants that you've just gotta add to your rotation. Wear them with anything from loafers to sneakers.

Fatigue Cotton Blend Pants

Made from a soft cotton and nylon blend, these are the pants designed to move along with you. They adapt from workwear to weekend wear with ease, so don't be afraid to pull 'em out of your closet a few times a week.

Washed Duck Work Dungaree Pants

Carhartt does toughness with style. These baggy, relaxed-fit pants are a modern take on fatigues that don't skimp on a durable fabric.

Field Pants

Alex Mill's herringbone fatigues are one of our absolute favorites. True to the original style, they have deep rectangular pockets, but a vintage wash and adjustable waist tabs ensure you can style them as you please.

Relaxed Fit Selvedge Chinos

The perfect hybrid: fatigues, meet chinos. These are relaxed and chic, with an ever-so-slight tapering below the knee that makes these easy to dress up or down.

Mateo Pants

These cargo-style fatigues have it all—numerous (deep!) pockets, a relaxed fit, and all the style and elegance that Banana Republic is known for offering.

Relaxed Fit Reverse-Sateen Pants

When Ralph Lauren goes rugged, it does so like no other. These have a pre-washed, pre-loved look that only gets better with time, and with subtle tears and paint splatters, you don't have to worry about being too precious with these pants.

Classic Double-Pleated Chino Pants

Hear me out! These are technically chinos, but J.Crew takes inspiration for the relaxed silhouette and fatigue effect from 1940s military-issued pairs, so they're kind of fatigues, too. With pleats and that J.Crew je ne sais quois, these are some of the most stylish ones on the market.

Stretch Cotton VersaTwill Relaxed-Fit Cargo Pants

Lululemon's fatigues have a sporty twist. Designed for casual wear, these incorporate the brand's flexible, functional design, and have deep pockets to hold everything you need.

Loomed Linen Fatigue Pants

If you want to get the perfect fatigues for summer, linen is the way to go. These are breezy and light, with an elastic waistband that ensures all-day comfort.

Cronin Pants

Made from stretchy nylon and elastane, these are fatigues that could actually probably survive military combat. At the very least, with Arc'teryx's tough tech, they can survive some serious rock climbing and alpine adventures.

Fatigue Corduroy Pants

Everything is better when its corduroy—even fatigues. These carry over the classic rectangular pockets and relaxed legs, but are enhanced for everyday wear thanks to that fabric.

Breyer Relaxed Utility Pants

A timeless classic done to a T. Pair these with anything from sandals and a tee to a button-down and loafers.

Olive Cotton Herringbone Fatigue Trousers

With reinforced pockets and rivet buttons, Drake's is staying true to the utilitarian roots of fatigues. These are undoubtedly more luxe, though, with a soft cotton herringbone and a clean silhouette.

Weather Fatigue Pants

With drawcord hems at the ankles and a built-in adjustable belt, these are the fatigues that are designed to move along with you, wherever that may be.

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