Carhartt Men’s Rugged Flex Straight Leg Tapered Jean

Description

Same Rugged Flex 12-oz stretch denim as the Relaxed, but cut as a modern straight-tapered: regular through the seat and thigh, with a clean taper from knee to ankle. This is the Carhartt for guys who want the workwear brand and the workwear durability, but in a fit that doesn’t read “dad on a job site.” The taper keeps the silhouette current.

If you wear sneakers more than work boots, the tapered leg drapes over them properly without bunching at the ankle. The stretch denim makes the slimmer cut wearable — a non-stretch tapered work jean would be miserable. Sizing runs true. Honest note: the taper is moderate, not aggressive — closer to a tapered straight than a true tapered fit. If you want a more dramatic taper, look at the Levi’s 502.

Why we recommend it: Carhartt durability in a modern tapered cut. The workwear jean you can wear with sneakers without looking off-duty from a construction site.