This is my second pair of these pants. What with varicose veins and surgery scars, my 81 year old legs are so gnarly looking that I dont like to wear shorts in public, even in hot weather, even around the house. These vented Chef Works pants are a perfect substitute They are very comfortable light weight, nice and roomy have deep pockets, and launder up nicely very quick to dry. Full elastic waistband plus drawstring ensures a good fit size M is snug but not too tight on my 34 waist. Best feature, tho, is how well the venting system keeps air circulating around my legs, almost as if I was wearing shorts. Its easy to see why kitchen workers like themThe inseam comes in only one length real long, and I dont like having to pay another 20 to have them shortened. And, on ... MoreThis is my second pair of these pants. What with varicose veins and surgery scars, my 81 year old legs are so gnarly looking that I dont like to wear shorts in public, even in hot weather, even around the house. These vented Chef Works pants are a perfect substitute They are very comfortable light weight, nice and roomy have deep pockets, and launder up nicely very quick to dry. Full elastic waistband plus drawstring ensures a good fit size M is snug but not too tight on my 34 waist. Best feature, tho, is how well the venting system keeps air circulating around my legs, almost as if I was wearing shorts. Its easy to see why kitchen workers like themThe inseam comes in only one length real long, and I dont like having to pay another 20 to have them shortened. And, on the first pair I bought which are still going strong there was some sloppy inside stitching that started to come unraveled early on that I had to secure with fabric glue. This pair was perfect, no sewing issues whatsoever.For me, these make for cool, comfortable, long wearing knockabout pants. I highly recommend.

Based on the few recent wearing of these pants in a culinary teaching facility, they felt pretty good. Lengthwise these pants were far longer than I either needed or expected. Id much rather take the heels in than try to eek out another inch or two. They did not lose any points for that alone. The waist was a tad more so as well but the drawstring does the trick.The cellphone pocket is on the right side. Perhaps thats good for many people, but Im a left pocketed cell phone dropper. I found more often than not my phone might have started out in the cellphone pocket but by virtue of use and habit it would end back up in my left pocket. Honestly, I cant think of anything I would put in there intentionally.They iron okay enough but unlike some after a wash and dry they ... MoreBased on the few recent wearing of these pants in a culinary teaching facility, they felt pretty good. Lengthwise these pants were far longer than I either needed or expected. Id much rather take the heels in than try to eek out another inch or two. They did not lose any points for that alone. The waist was a tad more so as well but the drawstring does the trick.The cellphone pocket is on the right side. Perhaps thats good for many people, but Im a left pocketed cell phone dropper. I found more often than not my phone might have started out in the cellphone pocket but by virtue of use and habit it would end back up in my left pocket. Honestly, I cant think of anything I would put in there intentionally.They iron okay enough but unlike some after a wash and dry they appear to look as though the iron never made a dent. The material is prone to picking up any fuzz, lint or hair. Have a roller ready.

I LOVE THESE PANTS. They fit great and while the material is not heavy and thick thats perfect as there is usually a lot of heat in certain areas of a kitchen. If youre doing prep you wont be cold and if youre working the stove and ovens you wont bathe in a river of your own perspiration. Black, as a color is perhaps going to feel hotter in Summer and early Fall months and so is ANY OTHER color if youre working outside events in direct sunlight or are assigned to outdoor grilling. Just wear white or some other light color if your environment is hot.Getting the proper size could be a bit tricky since the descriptions run S, M, L, XL, 2XL and so on, and no method is provided to translate this manufacturers sizing into sizes you might be more comfortable with such as ... MoreI LOVE THESE PANTS. They fit great and while the material is not heavy and thick thats perfect as there is usually a lot of heat in certain areas of a kitchen. If youre doing prep you wont be cold and if youre working the stove and ovens you wont bathe in a river of your own perspiration. Black, as a color is perhaps going to feel hotter in Summer and early Fall months and so is ANY OTHER color if youre working outside events in direct sunlight or are assigned to outdoor grilling. Just wear white or some other light color if your environment is hot.Getting the proper size could be a bit tricky since the descriptions run S, M, L, XL, 2XL and so on, and no method is provided to translate this manufacturers sizing into sizes you might be more comfortable with such as 34x31 or 32 Long. Im a little bigger around the middle than Id like and thats the price I pay for loving food and cooking. I usually order regular pants in 40x31 or 40x32 and wear Nike warmups in size XL.I ordered this pant in 2XL and they fit so well and have the room I like in a pant. I couldnt be happier. Even better, the pant inseam came in at 32 on my 2XLs, which is exactly correct for me. Before purchasing these pants I read another reviewer who wrote the pants are tight and not a good fit.Its easy to solve a problem with an order by returning them. Note my comment on Amazons refundreturnexchange policy below.PURCHASE SIZE Since most all brands of mens pants run to the small side, especially in the waist and crotch, try going one size larger than normal. When they arrive if the pants dont fit to your liking, return them and go up or down a size.AMAZON RETURNS Ive never had a problem with Amazons refund process and now, with their instant credit you dont have to wait a long time for your refund. In fact you can take it as an Amazon credit which means you can repurchase a replacement without waiting for your bank to process a credit to your account. This is nice since youre not out twice the cost while you wait for your refund and your buying power is not diminished. Just be sure to print the return label and send the item back BEFORE the dropdead date for the refund. SAVE YOUR PACKAGINGALL OF ITFOR YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE.This pant is not the baggy, traditional chefs pant. Thats not a reason to pass on this brand. For my tastes they look more stylish than really baggy pants. They are roomy enough in the waist and crotch and that makes them very comfortable.BAGGYNOT BAGGY If you must absolutely have traditional, baggy chefs pants this pant is not for you.One reviewer noted the pants collect lint when washed. ALL black clothing collects lint of some sort when washed IF you dont wash them with other black, nonfuzzy materials. If lint is a problem, wash the pants as a single load or with another pair of these black pants. I will own more than one pair of these pants as I dont wear the same pair of pants for a full week in the kitchen. NOT A GREAT IDEA to wash these pants with light colored materials or any color towels as you will become a collection point for the excess lint in the Universe.After washing, dry them on low heat with a sheet of fabric softener. Before drying BE SURE to clean the lint filter on the dryer as that helps prevent lint on clothing when drying. If you still get some lint, buy one of those rollers they sell on Amazon, at dry cleaners or at any ACE Hardware.LINT Learn to live with it save it and take up felting as a hobby. Dont wash black anything with fuzzy clothes or lighter color stuff, especially towels.PROSGreat value for the moneyGreat fit and comfort2 front and 1 back pocketsElastic waistbandNice long drawstring for tightening the fit at the waist if you chooseEasy careStylish look that looks great for short trips to the dining areaBlack, in an otherwise sea of white, where you supervise others makes you easier to find quicklyCONSCost more than a pair of white from the same makerI highly recommend you try a pair of these pants. If you cant wear black in your operation, buy them in white from this maker.ADDED 3813There is one thing to do when you get these pants. The nylon cord sewn into the waistband to adjust the fit is not finished well. They tie a knot in the ends to keep fraying to a minimum. When you wash them, the know will come undone and the cord will fray. This is true for all the pants in their line with this nylon cording. The SOLUTION is to take your handheld torch or a long match and use the flame to melt the ends of the pull. This stops fraying once and for all. Its easy to do, doesnt catch fire, release hazardous fumes, and does stop fraying when washing. These are still a great buy.

Chef Works Unisex Basic Baggy Zip Fly Chefs Trousers Black M

These chef pants fit just as I was expecting XS size. After a few months, this model is proving to be durable so far. I have a few pairs of this same chef pants without the zipper fly and those are great chef pants too, but the stitching on the crotch is something I have had to repair several times on those. So far this model with the zipper fly is proving to be stronger than that of the model with no zipper fly as the stitching appears to still be in perfect shape. This line of chef pants by Chef Works are going to be the only chef pants I will purchase in the future unless I find something better given the price and quality, I doubt I will.

Chef Works Unisex Basic Chefs Trousers Small Check 28

I bought these because I have to have blackwhite houndstooth chef pants for my culinary school, and there arent a whole lot of good options out there. I was previously wearing Mercers version, but those run extremely long in the leg and I got tired of having to roll them up. I could have hemmed them, but honestly I just didnt feel like it.Now that you know my life history, lets get to these pants. Im really glad I read through the reviews before I bought them, because people are NOT kidding when they say these pants run small. I got a pair thats 2 sizes larger than I normally wear, and theyre still fairly snug. The legs are a bit long for me, but nowhere near as bad as my old pants. These ones at least wont brush the floor.The pants also have a weird sewnin crease ... MoreI bought these because I have to have blackwhite houndstooth chef pants for my culinary school, and there arent a whole lot of good options out there. I was previously wearing Mercers version, but those run extremely long in the leg and I got tired of having to roll them up. I could have hemmed them, but honestly I just didnt feel like it.Now that you know my life history, lets get to these pants. Im really glad I read through the reviews before I bought them, because people are NOT kidding when they say these pants run small. I got a pair thats 2 sizes larger than I normally wear, and theyre still fairly snug. The legs are a bit long for me, but nowhere near as bad as my old pants. These ones at least wont brush the floor.The pants also have a weird sewnin crease that baffles me. Its not likely to fool anyone into thinking that your chef pants are ironed, and most people dont care about that anyway these days.Now let me tell you about the worst feature the pockets. Im pretty sure these were designed by someone who has never had pockets on their clothing, but once heard them described by a drinking buddy. The hip pockets actually have a decent depth to them, which I appreciate. They are extremely narrow though, which makes it super awkward to access the contents if you have big hands. Far worse than that are the back pockets. The pockets themselves are fine theyre shaped like normal back pockets. For some reason though, theyre both sewn further toward the middle of your butt than they are on other pants. And its weird. It might not sound like such a big deal, but trust me. You dont know how weird it feels until you experience it. Putting my wallet in my back pocket almost feels like Im trying to smuggle it past customs, if you know what I mean.All in all Im not sorry I bought these pants, but I wouldnt get them again. I know that the flaws described here arent quirks because I bought two pairs, so its clearly the way theyre designed. They meet the requirements for my culinary program, but theyll be in the garbage can first thing after I graduate.

Chef Works Unisex Basic Chefs Trousers Small Check 32

I bought these because I have to have blackwhite houndstooth chef pants for my culinary school, and there arent a whole lot of good options out there. I was previously wearing Mercers version, but those run extremely long in the leg and I got tired of having to roll them up. I could have hemmed them, but honestly I just didnt feel like it.Now that you know my life history, lets get to these pants. Im really glad I read through the reviews before I bought them, because people are NOT kidding when they say these pants run small. I got a pair thats 2 sizes larger than I normally wear, and theyre still fairly snug. The legs are a bit long for me, but nowhere near as bad as my old pants. These ones at least wont brush the floor.The pants also have a weird sewnin crease ... MoreI bought these because I have to have blackwhite houndstooth chef pants for my culinary school, and there arent a whole lot of good options out there. I was previously wearing Mercers version, but those run extremely long in the leg and I got tired of having to roll them up. I could have hemmed them, but honestly I just didnt feel like it.Now that you know my life history, lets get to these pants. Im really glad I read through the reviews before I bought them, because people are NOT kidding when they say these pants run small. I got a pair thats 2 sizes larger than I normally wear, and theyre still fairly snug. The legs are a bit long for me, but nowhere near as bad as my old pants. These ones at least wont brush the floor.The pants also have a weird sewnin crease that baffles me. Its not likely to fool anyone into thinking that your chef pants are ironed, and most people dont care about that anyway these days.Now let me tell you about the worst feature the pockets. Im pretty sure these were designed by someone who has never had pockets on their clothing, but once heard them described by a drinking buddy. The hip pockets actually have a decent depth to them, which I appreciate. They are extremely narrow though, which makes it super awkward to access the contents if you have big hands. Far worse than that are the back pockets. The pockets themselves are fine theyre shaped like normal back pockets. For some reason though, theyre both sewn further toward the middle of your butt than they are on other pants. And its weird. It might not sound like such a big deal, but trust me. You dont know how weird it feels until you experience it. Putting my wallet in my back pocket almost feels like Im trying to smuggle it past customs, if you know what I mean.All in all Im not sorry I bought these pants, but I wouldnt get them again. I know that the flaws described here arent quirks because I bought two pairs, so its clearly the way theyre designed. They meet the requirements for my culinary program, but theyll be in the garbage can first thing after I graduate.

Chef Works Unisex Basic Chefs Trousers Small Check 40

I bought these because I have to have blackwhite houndstooth chef pants for my culinary school, and there arent a whole lot of good options out there. I was previously wearing Mercers version, but those run extremely long in the leg and I got tired of having to roll them up. I could have hemmed them, but honestly I just didnt feel like it.Now that you know my life history, lets get to these pants. Im really glad I read through the reviews before I bought them, because people are NOT kidding when they say these pants run small. I got a pair thats 2 sizes larger than I normally wear, and theyre still fairly snug. The legs are a bit long for me, but nowhere near as bad as my old pants. These ones at least wont brush the floor.The pants also have a weird sewnin crease ... MoreI bought these because I have to have blackwhite houndstooth chef pants for my culinary school, and there arent a whole lot of good options out there. I was previously wearing Mercers version, but those run extremely long in the leg and I got tired of having to roll them up. I could have hemmed them, but honestly I just didnt feel like it.Now that you know my life history, lets get to these pants. Im really glad I read through the reviews before I bought them, because people are NOT kidding when they say these pants run small. I got a pair thats 2 sizes larger than I normally wear, and theyre still fairly snug. The legs are a bit long for me, but nowhere near as bad as my old pants. These ones at least wont brush the floor.The pants also have a weird sewnin crease that baffles me. Its not likely to fool anyone into thinking that your chef pants are ironed, and most people dont care about that anyway these days.Now let me tell you about the worst feature the pockets. Im pretty sure these were designed by someone who has never had pockets on their clothing, but once heard them described by a drinking buddy. The hip pockets actually have a decent depth to them, which I appreciate. They are extremely narrow though, which makes it super awkward to access the contents if you have big hands. Far worse than that are the back pockets. The pockets themselves are fine theyre shaped like normal back pockets. For some reason though, theyre both sewn further toward the middle of your butt than they are on other pants. And its weird. It might not sound like such a big deal, but trust me. You dont know how weird it feels until you experience it. Putting my wallet in my back pocket almost feels like Im trying to smuggle it past customs, if you know what I mean.All in all Im not sorry I bought these pants, but I wouldnt get them again. I know that the flaws described here arent quirks because I bought two pairs, so its clearly the way theyre designed. They meet the requirements for my culinary program, but theyll be in the garbage can first thing after I graduate.

Chef Works Unisex Cool Vent Baggy Chefs Trousers Black M

This is my second pair of these pants. What with varicose veins and surgery scars, my 81 year old legs are so gnarly looking that I dont like to wear shorts in public, even in hot weather, even around the house. These vented Chef Works pants are a perfect substitute They are very comfortable light weight, nice and roomy have deep pockets, and launder up nicely very quick to dry. Full elastic waistband plus drawstring ensures a good fit size M is snug but not too tight on my 34 waist. Best feature, tho, is how well the venting system keeps air circulating around my legs, almost as if I was wearing shorts. Its easy to see why kitchen workers like themThe inseam comes in only one length real long, and I dont like having to pay another 20 to have them shortened. And, on ... MoreThis is my second pair of these pants. What with varicose veins and surgery scars, my 81 year old legs are so gnarly looking that I dont like to wear shorts in public, even in hot weather, even around the house. These vented Chef Works pants are a perfect substitute They are very comfortable light weight, nice and roomy have deep pockets, and launder up nicely very quick to dry. Full elastic waistband plus drawstring ensures a good fit size M is snug but not too tight on my 34 waist. Best feature, tho, is how well the venting system keeps air circulating around my legs, almost as if I was wearing shorts. Its easy to see why kitchen workers like themThe inseam comes in only one length real long, and I dont like having to pay another 20 to have them shortened. And, on the first pair I bought which are still going strong there was some sloppy inside stitching that started to come unraveled early on that I had to secure with fabric glue. This pair was perfect, no sewing issues whatsoever.For me, these make for cool, comfortable, long wearing knockabout pants. I highly recommend.

I will cont. to purchase these wonderful pants

I'm so happy Chef works made the air vent technology baggy chef pants. So happy they have TWO back pockets! And the two side pockets are bigger than past chefworks pants. My new favorite pants!

Turned out just how I wanted

Got this apron as a gift for my boyfriend. He loves the colors and the quality of the fabric: it's sturdy but supple and fairly soft. I had it embroidered with a design I drew and it came out perfectly. The pockets are a bit too small to be practical, but otherwise excellent purchase. My boyfriend wears it all the time.