Volcom Men's Frickin Modern Fit Stretch Chino Pant

Soft and comfortable material. Casual but not dressy.

I've been looking for some relatively inexpensive (up to $50) casual pants with stretch and trying on several brands/styles, but I've been unimpressed by most (love Amazon's return policy). I thought I'd try to give some comparison of the things I've tried. We all have different bodies and prefer different styles. To give my opinions context, I'm 5'10", an athletic 165, and wear a 32/33x32 in most brands. Relative to most guys my size, I have bigger glutes and thighs from squats. I prefer a regular or slightly slim fit with a taper--to get both thigh space and the contemporary fit, I wanted high stretch and lightweight, and I am more comfy in low rise (rise is how low/high they sit on your waist, and the high rise admittedly rub my stomach area...ahh aging). For jeans, I now only wear Guess stretch or freeform in slim taper or slim straight with a low 10.5 rise (worth the high price) or Lucky Brand 121's with stretch in 32x30. I omitted capri pants and joggers as just not my style and looked for, but couldn't find, cargos.With that context, I tried:Match Men's Slim Tapered Casual, 32. Decent if you are lean. Quite inexpensive and lightweight, but not obviously "cheap." Despite the slight stretch, my rear is poppin'-- I'd recommend ordering slightly up, but I think a 34 won't work for me and wish Match made odd sizes. Someone called these relaxed fit...they are only relaxed relative to a skinny pant (perhaps super thin legs, bad item?). Low rise part is part of the current style, and I wonder if guys are ordering too big to try to pull these pants up above the hip. If you have a thinner rear, you should be fine (I mentioned ordering Asian brands to a Korean friend, and he made the point that Asian men are not typically known for derriers).Match Men's Slim Tapered Stretchy, 34 (the 8060 with higher spandex). Unimpressive style. They seem to be high rise with a taper that makes the calf tight (they are fairly thick so they don't stretch as much as a 4% spandex often does). The high rise seems contrary to a tapered pant, unless you are a woman going for that "mom jean" style. I tried dropping them to my hip, but when you do that you tend to have your thighs caught up in the crotch area. Returned them.Volcom Men's Frickin Modern Stretch Chino Pant, 32. Fit was fine--guided by the brand's website which you really should visit for measurements and see their other styles. A bit more formal cut compared to some as they are higher (a mid) rise and aren't tapered or very tight (they are skate pants?). Not a lot of stretch...and oddly, a bit scratchy. I kept them for work casual days.Volcom Men's Kinney Pant, 32. Not great. It's like the maker couldn't decide on a style. Like an IPA with no hops, or a stout with no malt. These are stretch? Overpriced for this quality--I can buy these for less at any big box. Seem to be high rise...but grabbed my fellas when pulled up and my thighs couldn't separate when I tried to wear them lower. Might explain the mention of a belt. If a belt is a must to keep your pants up, then just get a potato sack.Dickies Men's Regular Taper Stretch Twill 5-Pocket, 34 and 32. Awful. Bluntly, I assume these get by on their reputation among workers. I used to load UPS trucks, and we loved Dickies...but we were wearing thick canvas for function. These have almost zero stretch despite 2% spandex, shrank a lot, and are too thick for summer.RVCA Men's Stay Pant, 32 and 33-. I really wanted to like them as many like this brand... I love a comfy 5 pocket (jean cut) pant. But look at the picture...the pant sits above the hip. If you want that look, cool. They had a slight taper. But minimal stretch.RVCA Men's Daggers Twill Pant, 32. I was hopeful as they looked good. More low rise than the Stay Pant. But minimal stretch. I'd recommend trying them.Prana Bronson, 32 and 33. These are pricier and not tapered, and part of what inspired my search for cheaper, better-fitting stretchy pants. But I have to say that if you like a mid rise and don't want taper, then try these. Very stretchy (though the khali were better than black) and decent style for work.Phew.

Advertises as stretch, and I can’t say they have much stretch at all. Also they collect lint pretty badly. But I bought the dark navy so if you got a light color, it might not be so much of a problem. Overall fit and look is great, just wish the material was different!

Bought these for work and they are comfortable. Slightly baggy however I hope they shrink a tad.

Comfortable

Update- I have worn these pants now about once a week for a few months. I have to say they are probably the most comfortable pair of pants I now own. I go up and down stairs in my day to day and lifting,bending and flexing. The pants hold up and remain comfortable. They are relaxed through the thigh for those of you who asked that question, and the inseam is 32" but a little long for 32" so possibly 33" if you consider where the waist sits on your body. They do attract lint, but wash well and stay wrinkle free. As for the model they use in the picture, no they do not fit like that, at least not for me. I am 6'2" 200lb guy with shorter legs for my height. Like I said originally I was concerned about the fit and ordering blind. I ordered a size up from what I normally where and the fit was perfect and exactly what I was looking for in pants. I think I would not have given such a good review without ordering a size up. But the sizing is not for the waist it is for the legs. I did'nt realize I did this in my original post because I ordered several pairs of pants at the time and I am a guy I do not check the pant sizes after I get the pants and wear them. Overall for a pair of Chino's if you move around and bend stretch lift go up and down stairs or actually work while wearing chinos, I recommend these for comfort and flexibility that stands up to the job. If you just sit there all day and stare at a screen but walk to the lunch cart, not really going to need these there are other options that will fit what you need. --Original post- Great pants, quality stitching and material . When I ordered these I was concerned by the description "modern fit" to me this usually means form fitting. However, these were not, the legs were tapered a little, and the waist a little lower than standard. Yet these are very comfortable and durable pants. The only comment I have had was about the branding emblem being on the back of the leg. someone thought I had something stuck on my pants and tried to get it off. they then realized it was stitched in and would not come off.

I absolutely love it.. am a big guy am over 290 lbs 6ft 2 and has a very broad body type.. it Kay's down my legs perfectly its definitely true to size.. might be just a little barely noticeable undersized but I bought 1 to see how it may fit but am definitely gonna buy more in different colors.. did i mention I fricking love ❤️ 😍 these pants!!!!

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Calidad. Muy cómodo.

Good cut. Nice fabric. I recommend.

Es como de gabardina algo elástica corte recto holgado jala para el diario o dominguear si aguanta

Muy comodo y con un excelente corte y matnerial. Volcom nunca defrauda

Fit well and feel good. This is the second purchase of these trousers I've made. First are still going strong just getting used loads.