The Best Lululemon Men’s Pants, Tested and Reviewed by Style Experts

SHOP SLIM FIT

Lululemon’s ABC pants styles—standing for “Anti-Ball-Crushing”, which I later found out is a gusset at the crotch and thigh areas that helps relieve tension while walking—are the brand’s best-sellers and frankly, opus magnum. I tested it thoroughly and found it to be the comfiest pants for looking classy, as it looks and feels more casual than chinos but dressier than joggers. Really, its comfort is second to none: with smooth, lightweight, and sweat-wicking fabric, amplified four-way stretch, wrinkle resistance, quick drying, and the ABC design, the classic chino pant style is now infused with activewear functions geared toward everyday life.

In fact, I was able to wear these pants multiple days in a row after owning them since 2020, and their stretchy performance has never let me down once. My favorite part about these pants is, of course, the anti-ball-crushing tech that lets my legs move however I want. Style-wise, while the ABC looks more casual than regular chinos (since it’s made without cotton), it fits the bill for summer pants, spring pants, khaki pants, travel pants, office pants, casual pants…Really versatile, you get the gist.

All in all, Lululemon’s ABC pants are what guys have always hoped to find in their everyday slacks, giving you unrestrictive movement and all-day comfort without compromising on an elevated style.

Pros

• Sweat-wicking in a relaxed fit
• Pockets with hidden compartments

Pros

• Soft, water-repellent fabric with two-way stretch
• Pull-on style with an internal drawcord
• Looks versatile enough to be dress up and down

We gave these Lululemon pants 10/10 scores in pretty much every category, from the internal drawcord for the pull-on ease to the water-repellent fabric with stretch. So, if you’re looking for pants that effortlessly blend the sleekness of chinos with a more relaxed feel of joggers or sweatpants, the New Venture pants are exactly what you need. The classic tapered fit feels slim without looking baggy, meaning that you can wear these to a day at the office, casual after-work drinks, or a laid-back round of golf.

In our testing, we found that the internal drawcord helped us fine-tune the fit for ultimate comfort, and the twill fabric was able to keep us dry even after walking in the sunny streets for hours. The pull-on design is completely no-fuss and no-buttoning-required.

While these are not the kind of work pants you’d wear to do yard work or to construction sites, they’re still very much heavy-duty and primed for hardworking dudes. Crafted from a lightweight, four-way stretch fabric that is resistant to wear and tear, these pants are also engineered for maximum mobility. We love that the relaxed fit in the seat and thigh provides unrestricted movement, while the gentle taper towards the ankle ensures a polished look. With a ventilated gusset at the crouch that provides mobility and thermal comfort, we’ve actually felt comfortable wearing these carpenter pants for hours to work and travel.

Of course, these pants also don’t skimp on the functionality of work pants: they boast reinforced knees and hand pockets with hidden phone sleeves. Whether you’d like to rock them while playing on your phone or actually swinging a hammer, Lululemon’s carpenter pants will keep up.

Boasting a classic slim fit that hugs your glutes and thighs and the ABC™ technology that relieves tension from your crotch, Lululemon’s Commission Pant is effortlessly elevated while amping up the comfort with a fabric that has a four-way stretch, is water-repellent and naturally breathable. What really impressed us about these Lululemon bottoms is how comfortable they were right from the first wear. We love that the polyester is actually designed in a way to amplify breathability and smoothness, and we did find these pants were able to wick away light perspiration. Having walked in Central Park under the blazing sun for hours with these pants, my legs stayed cool and dry.

In addition, we recommend the Commission Pant as your possible go-to whenever you’re dressing up. The elegant slim fit through the thigh and the tailored cut make them compatible with dress shoes, loafers, dress sneakers, and all in all your whole office fits.

Pros

• Stretchy fabric resistant to water and abraision
• Ventilated gusset for increased mobility and thermal comfort
• Enough room at the seat and thigh areas

Pros

• Pull-on style with an internal drawcord
• Rugged, abrasion-resistant fabric with four-way stretch
• Ventilated gusset for increased mobility and thermal comfort

SHOP RELAXED FIT

If you’re looking to upgrade your sweatpants, Lululemon’s Utilitech Pull-On Pant will take care of it by letting you finally ditch the ragged cotton or fleece and trade advantage of Lululemon’s proprietary Utilitech fabric, a polyester blend that is not only soft and smooth but also abrasion-resistant and comes with a four-way stretch. Our testers noticed just how sturdy and rugged the fabric felt to withstand daily wear and tear, but also just how motion-friendly it was as well to carry us through daily traveling and commuting. Better yet, we love that it’s got strategic ventilation gussets placed at the crotch to increase airflow and fend off the heat, you know, down there.

The true X-factor of these pants, however, is the pull-on design that makes them a hybrid of sweatpants and chino pants. While the waistband isn’t adjustable, our testers did find it elastic enough to give you a customized fit.

Your athleisure-wear game will never be the same with Lululemon’s City Sweat Jogger. It is simplistic in terms of the look but maximalist in comfort and performance. The French Terry is soft, smooth, and naturally breathable, while the four-way stretch ensures unrestricted movement throughout the day. And, thanks to the quick-drying and sweat-wicking properties, you’ll stay dry and fresh no matter how active you are, making these pants versatile enough for anything from intense workouts to laid-back hangouts.

Additionally, in my testing, I found that these joggers were able to their shape very well no matter how much I stretched in them or how often I washed them, thanks to the added Lycra® fiber. Wear after wear, they’re still the perfect fit for me. So if you want to seamlessly transition from workouts to relaxation, Lululemon’s City Sweat Jogger is your new go-to.

Is there such a thing as the perfect workout pants? Our testers beg to agree once we’ve tried on Lululemon’s License to Train Pant to attend hardcore gym sesh, from leg days to push and pull days. Firstly, they have water-repellent properties and four-way stretch, ensuring optimal performance and comfort during your toughest exercises. And we noticed that the classic-tapered fit provides ample breathing room for glutes and thighs while letting our legs squat down effortlessly, which is essential for leg days.

Our testers also commented on how durable and abrasion-resistant the fabric is and therefore how versatile these pants are for burpees and backpacking trips alike, beyond the weight room. Lastly, there’re quite a few pockets to use, and an added locker loop for easy hanging.

Designed for yoga and yogis but equally amazing and suitable for lounging or relaxing at home, the Balancer Pant is made with Lululemon’s fastest-drying Everlux™ fabric to ensure you stay cool and comfortable during any hot, humid, intense sessions, or just a regular day in summer without AC. Our testers noticed how highly breathable and sweat-wicking these pants are as well to keep us feeling fresh no matter the outside environment. We also love the four-way stretch, and how while the outer fabric feels soft and brushed, the interior is actually cool to the touch.

Personally, I’m a big fan of how these pants don’t have a waistband, remove any bulk and distraction for yoga classes—or just lounging. And the gusset is strategically placed at the crotch t help boost mobility, making them a pair of pants you can travel and commute in as well while giving you the freedom to move and breathe easily.

Material: Lululemon offers a variety of fabrics for their men’s pants, such as Utilitech, WovenAir, and Warpstreme, each catering to different activities and preferences. Consider factors like breathability, moisture-wicking capabilities, stretch, and softness to match the intended use of the pants, because some are stretchier, more breathable, and better at sweat-wicking than others.

Fit: Lululemon offers a range of fits, including classic, slim, relaxed, and athletic cuts. Choose a fit that complements your body type and provides the level of comfort and flexibility you desire. In our testing, we found that if you’ve got slim legs, a slim fit won’t hurt. If you have bigger glutes, quads, or calves, a classic fit is ideal. And if you have an athletic body, the athletic cut in classic-tapered or relaxed-tapered fit will do your thighs justice.

Think about what you’ll do in each of the Lululemon pants. Consider details like pockets, zippers, drawstrings, and whether the pants are designed for specific activities like yoga, running, or casual wear. For instance, the Balancer pant is great for yoga and lounging, the City Sweat Jogger and License to Train Pant are both ideal for working out, and the ABC and Commission Pants can be worn to the office or to the golf course.

Can you wear Lululemon men’s pants to work?
Depending on your workplace dress code and the specific style of the pants, you can definitely wear Lululemon pants to the office. In fact, the brand offers a range of men’s pants that cater to different occasions, including styles that are suitable for professional settings. For a more formal or business-casual work environment, Lululemon offers dressier options like the ABC Pant and the Commission Pant, which have a tapered fit and look polished enough to pass as dress trousers or chinos. Both pants styles also feature performance that guarantees all-day comfort in the office, making them ideal for traveling or commuting to work.

For business-casual workplace dress codes, Lululemon men’s pants styles like the Utilitech Carpenter Pant or Relaxed Tapered Trouser let you stay comfortable and stylish while still maintaining a professional look. Ultimately, we want to avoid wearing any pull-on styles like joggers and sweatpants to the office.

Do Lululemon men’s pants run big or small?
Lululemon offers a range of fits, including classic, slim, relaxed, and athletic cuts, to cater to different body types and preferences. In our testing, we found that each fit is true to size and true to what the brand advertises, such as how pants in slim fit always hug the glutes and thighs, or how pants in relaxed-tapered fit always give us more room in the seat and thigh areas. More importantly, we found that now only do Lululemon men’s pants run true to size around the waist, but their inseam sizes also run true to size as well.

Are Lululemon men’s pants worth the investment in terms of quality and comfort?
Known for its high-quality activewear and athleisure clothing, Lululumon makes men’s pants that are of no exception when it comes to quality and comfort. We love that the brand uses premium and sometimes even proprietary materials and innovative fabric technologies in their pants, such as Utilitech, WovenAir, Warpstreme, and the anti-ball-crushing tech, that provide excellent durability, stretch, breathability, or moisture-wicking capabilities—sometimes all in one.

In addition, we found that Lululemon pays extra attention to detail in the design, such as gussets for increased mobility and ergonomic seams, to enhance overall comfort and performance. Lululemon’s pants also often feature thoughtful additions like secure pockets, elastic-free waistbands, and adjustable hems, making them practical for everyday use. All in all, our testers and many customers find that the combination of superior quality, performance, comfort, and style justifies the investment in Lululemon men’s pants whose durability means that they will last.

To find the best Lululemon men’s pants, our editors and writers have personally tried on over 15 different Lululemon pants styles since 2021 and tested each of them for at least two weeks by wearing them to different occasions, such as wearing the ABC Pant to the office, going to the gym in City Sweat Jogger, playing golf in Commission Pant, or traveling and commuting in Venture Trouser.

To get a feel for how these Lululemon men’s pants really felt and looked, we vetted our tested options by taking notes of their style, comfort, fit, price point, versatility, and performance such as stretch, moisture-wicking, and breathability. We examined whether they fitted well and true to size, whether their fabric could withstand hours of movement in different temperatures, and whether they could be worn for more than one occasion.

In addition, our tested selection focuses not on trendy or trend-chasing Lululemon men’s pants; instead, our picks of the best Lululemon men’s pants all fit great athletic or buff guys, provide great value and performance at reasonable price points, and come in styles that will look great years from now.

At Men’s Health, our testing editors and writers always make sure to actually test and use the products ourselves before considering whether to include them. Therefore, rest assured that our product recommendations derive from first-hand experience, and you can read more about our testing process here.

In addition, we have a whole fashion closet in our NYC office dedicated to calling in, trying out, and selecting the best and newest menswear products. We put them on stylish, fit guys to hear their opinions and see how the items look on them before making our final decision. And as style editors, we constantly go into the fashion closet to feel a product’s materials—even put it on ourselves for a spin—to test it.

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