Alternatives to Uniqlo Dry Ex Ankle-Length Pants | In Search of Comfortable Smart Work Pants

RainerWolfram on 01/08/2022 - 13:07
Last edited 01/08/2022 - 13:09

Hi folks,

I have a couple of Uniqlo Dry Ex Ankle-Length Pants and found them to be the most comfortable pants I've ever worn, not to mention the quick drying properties. They were perfect for work and commuting around the city with a bike

Unfortunately, Uniqlo stopped selling these pants in other colours except black/navy: https://bit.ly/3Q5pJVa

I'm in search for pants like these: stretchy, smart/business looking and comfortable work pants. Any recommendations? The closest ones I have found are some Calvin Klein Golf pants that look formal and is stretchy.

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  • djkelly69 on 01/08/2022 - 13:28

    Have you tried searching for travel pants? I get heaps of FB or insta ads for Eubi and a few others that look like chinos but are apparently very stretchy.

  • brotherfranciz on 01/08/2022 - 14:02
    -1

    Slightly different suggestion: have you considered cycling shorts/tights and just get changed at work (using change facilities or bathroom)? It will be better in terms of comfort, sweat wicking, warmth in winter, dirt/dust, and also no issues if it's inclement weather as you have a change of pants when you get to work (you're in Melbourne, so we all know this is an important point…).

    There are cycling shorts/tights that come with seat padding (chamois pad) or you can get them without the pad if you don't need it (depending on your saddle).

    I have linked to Wiggle to get you started and give you some ideas (I'm not associated) - also don't know if you're male/female so I haven't filtered:
    Waist shorts
    Waist tights

    • p1 ama on 01/08/2022 - 14:41
      +3

      cycling shorts/tights and just get changed at work

      Don't do this - just makes cycling become a chore. I don't know why people in Australia become so obsessed with wanting to look like they're in the Tour de France. Go to Amsterdam or a place where people cycle as a mode of transport and you'll realise everyone cycles in regular clothes.

      • Brian McGee on 01/08/2022 - 15:29

        There are cycling shorts/tights that come with seat padding (chamois pad) or you can get them without the pad if you don't need it (depending on your saddle).
        I don't know why people in Australia become so obsessed with wanting to look like they're in the Tour de France.

        How else are you going to justify a chamois buff'n'shine to the nether regions?

      • Sleeqb7 on 02/08/2022 - 12:03

        The thing is their hottest month average temps is similar to, say, Brisbane's coldest month.
        I don't kit out in lycra or anything but jeez I need to wear shorts when riding most of the year if I want to be semi presentable when I arrive.

  • dasher86 on 01/08/2022 - 15:40

    Black/Navy fine.
    You're in Melbourne.

  • porleng on 01/08/2022 - 16:18
    +2

    Lululemon ABC

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