Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Cronin Cotton Pants

I really like the pair of pants. It fits the way I expected it to. Actually, it's my second pair of these pants.

I have five pairs of these pants and all the others fit beautifully. This new pair has a different cut - baggy. I returned them. Darn.

I ordered these hoping they would live up to the hype. The material is nice. However, the tall sizing seems to be wildly off. I added a picture of how the 34T compares to a 34x34 pair of jeans. The tall size looks to have a 32 inseam. Not the 35 inseam that is advertised.

The great part about these pants is their versatility. I've worn them to climb and they give me the stretch and comfort I need to feel confident. But I also wear them as casual, everyday pants, and they're just as comfortable. They're warm enough to wear in most weather, as well. My only drawback is that the inseam is very long, so I have to cuff the bottoms whenever I wear them - but I think it looks good, so it's a minor critique. Planning on making these my go-to trekking pants, as well!

these are the best climbing pants i've ever owned. maybe best pant. i have a very wide leg, and always have to buy pants that are too big in the waist for me. finally somebody makes a pant that fits a wider leg, and gives us all a modern look. i bought these first in the stretch nylon, then got a pair of cotton. i now wear the cotton ones every day to work, but also climb when it won't rain. they are more comfortable than the nylon. love the pockets for harness use and articulated knee for comfort. best pants i own!

Fits, comfortable, nice on the skin. I ordered already a second pair. resiliency I dont know yet

I've been looking for a pair of pants that don't feel too technical. I love Arc'teryx pants that are geared toward climbing, but sometimes they feel too sporty for casual wear. To be real, the last version of the Cronin pants didn't feel durable enough and they were rather thin. I think the designers went back to the drawing board and did everything right with this new version of the Cronin pant. The cut and material is perfect. It's very similar to Carhartt double knee pants, but way more flexible and lighter weight. The leg is wide, but since the material isn't too rigid, the material flows and lays nicely. This pant is also very durable. I wear these pants probably 4 times a week and they've held up great. The color is very on trend. Green pant supremacy!

I have never found a pair of pants that can go from the outdoors to casual like this. The construction is what is needed for all you adventures but the fit is perfect and super comfortable!! Just ordered my second pair (different color) truly amazing. And for a short king like myself the short sizing is perfect!

Ok, I love these pants, my new favorites. I dont even climb, I wear them as slacks at work. They feel soft and comfortable, love them.

On the baggy side but nice cut++. Very nice fabric.

I like itspecial style Different from the past outdoor pants, not only suitable for outdoor but also suitable for daily trend modeling

Need more waist size options (odd and even inches) or have some integrated method to adjust waist. For me, 30 waist is too snug and 32 needs a belt to keep them from sliding down. 31 would be perfect if that were an option. Too bad. Nice pants otherwise

I use these pants for casual wear and bouldering. SO HAPPY they brought the Cronin back. Super comfortable, love the fit. Would be nice if they weren't cotton, but hey.. they can't please everyone

Return of the best pants ever! Looking forward to buy more!

Have been waiting for Cronin pants to make a reappearance and I certainly havent been disappointed. I have had several pairs of the canvas Cronins and these while being lighter are certainly quite robust and well fitting. Thank you Arcteryx for a great trouser

Went in to the store to look at the non cotton version of the pants was disappointed when they told me they were pretty much out of my size. The store employee pointed in the direction of the cotton version and when I tried them on I loved the way they fit at the waist, thigh, and lower leg. The material make them very comfortable for everyday wear, also excellent for hiking. Design of the pockets and zipper pocket are nice.

This cotton version is way better than there pure crinkle nylon version. Bought the Cronin pants but I didnt like the crinkle look. I was looking for something more light but heavy/ retain its look when walking and still be able to wear everyday in hot weather. I do gotta say this is it. Feels like a lighter cotton canvas which is great for the hot weather and everyday use. Im a size 30 waist (measured). I sized down for a fitted baggy look. When tried on Pants were about a 31 waist for a size: 28R. Bought a 30 previously but fit way too baggy and big. Bought the black and tatsu/green. The black is like a lighter black and not true black. Would definitely want a dark navy and light khaki and charcoal/grey. If youre on the fence about these pants dont be. There excellent.

These pants are super comfy and airy. Perfectly cut for comfort and articulation. I've got 3 pairs, 2 cotton and 1 synthetic. They have been used all over the western rockies to hike, scramble and climb mountains for which they are great - there is a but coming though both of the cotton pairs (black and Tatsu) have severely faded after only a few washes and months of use (not acceptable). They almost have an orange like tinge to them as if they've been bleached (they haven't). It has kinda ruined the whole look of the pant for me and it's insanely disappointing to have such poor quality. An older comment about the pants holding onto stains is also very accurate - don't cook oil or fat with them on!!

Loved these pants at first. Great fit, feel, stretch, look. But after just 3 months of irregular city wearing, the pants showed how bad is the material. First, colour fades pretty quick after just a dozen of machine washes. They sit lose on me. But the material on the butt area got lots of small rips and cracks along seams. I was not even wear them that much and in gentle urban environment. I never worn any pants to this condition in years of use, leave alone 3 months. And these cost triple most pants you can buy. Very disappointed. Customer service offered partial gift card to dispose of these pants. Do not recommed

These fit massive. Ive been a 32" waist in every pant. These, the 32" fits like Gen Z baggy jeans.

After waiting months and months for these to restock, I was excited to replace my 5 year old Cronin pants that have completely worn through after near-daily use. I knew that the redesign would mean that some changes were to be expected, but I am exceedingly disappointed with these. They are not even close to the original pants and should be given a different name to clarify this. The material is thin and feels quite abrasive compared to the soft thick cotton of my older pair. I read that the redesign included improving the sizing so that small sizes were a bit smaller and large sizes a bit larger. Compared to my worn out pair, the size 28 are at least 3/4 of an inch wider. I can't wear them without a belt, which was never needed with my old pair. I don't want to wear a belt when I wear these for climbing and commute cycling. These are far less versatile, looking like hiking/exercise pants, especially since the black is not very dark. The oversized pockets make them gap in odd places, so I can't pass them off as casual trousers for work. They simply won't replace my old Cronin pants as they lack the fit, style, and versatility. I'm sure they are fine for climbing only, but at this price point, I can't afford a pair just for climbing. Finally, despite setting up notifications for multiple sizes and colourways, I did not receive any emails when my sizes came in stock. Yes, I checked my spam folder. For the cost of these pants, I am disappointed with the quality. I will be returning them.

Pros: Material, mechanical properties: fantastically comfortable, the stretch provides a comfort you won't find in jeans. Fit, design: excellent, wide. Cons: Availability: 3 months waiting for the size to be in stock. Available only at the end of the season. Hey guys, are you sure you are doing business in Germany? Material, durability: I don't know how this fabric will handle climbing rocks, but even in regular casual use snags started to appear, which cannot be fixed. Material, color fastness: faded on the knees within the first month and after just 2 gentle washes. Turned into black-orange. Photo attached. A big disappointment for this price.

The Cronin pants are very solidly constructed and have a nice, clean, easy fit appearance. There are some drawbacks. I suspect that most buyers of these pants have never inched up a rock face and wear them for their look and comfort (include me in that camp). The material seems to be highly abrasive resistant with a tight weave that while ideal for rock climbing makes them resistant to cleaning; i.e., they hold stains that are difficult to remove even for something as innocuous as a drop of cooking oil. I have had to spot spray them and wash more than once to remove stains so you've been forewarned. Also, the zip pockets on the sides are too small for a passport so they don't make for ideal traveling pants either. Back to the drawing board! (And better colors, please.)

I ordered these hoping they would live up to the hype. The material is nice. However, the "tall" sizing seems to be wildly off. I added a picture of how the 34T compares to a 34x34 pair of jeans. The tall size looks to have a 32" inseam. Not the 35" inseam that is advertised.

I'm not sure if these were a manufacturer defect but I ordered a 30 short and they measure out to 33" waist and 31" inseam. My 30 short other pants from arc fit great.