Vintage Paratrooper Cargo Fatigue Trousers - Desert Digital Camo by Rothco

For great, will be perfect for the event

Good fit. Nice material. Arrived promptly.

Good pants -- I wish they came in more sizes! If the WxL combinations available don't work for you, you're out of luck. Thankfully, these are roomier pants and come with built-in waist cinches, so they are more forgiving than typical pants and sizes.Had problems over the years with the fasteners -- button, zipper, and ankle ties.WAISTBAND & CINCHESThe waist cinches can pinch-hit as a belt, but they are best at just slightly modifying the waist size. I still recommend using a belt, as the waistband, although strong, does not have much body to it. Without a belt, it can wrinkle and bunch up.APPEARANCEIn the darker colors, these pants have a utility or "tactical" appearance, but can be worn casually, perhaps even as part of an intentional outfit. I worry that on the lighter colors, the seams of the unusual seat would be too visible for comfort in casual settings. Why? The seat of the pants is a separate piece of cloth that extends partway down the inner thighs, allowing for greater flexibility than on standard pants. The seam is visible from behind, though, forming an oval on the upper thighs and lower buttocks. (You can see it in the listing photos.) I have only once had someone comment on this feature.CARGO POCKETSThey're there. It's difficult to put things in or take them out without undoing the tightly-sewn buttons, which is inconvenient. The upside is that they are moderately secure pockets.CUFF TIESThe pant cuffs have ribbon ties of the same color sewn within them. They do not stay tied very well, and need to be retied every few days. They are useful, however, if you need to cinch the pants around your ankle or boots, or even lift the pant cuffs up to the knee for wading barefoot. **Make sure to tie ribbons before washing pants, or the washer may snag and destroy the tie or the cuff.** I believe this happened to one of my cuff ties. I chose to the cut the other off rather than have just one tie remaining.DURABILITYAfter several years of frequent wear, the pants show wear.The cuffs have started to wear out, the two layers of fabric splitting at the bottom. Perhaps the cuffs were dragging on the ground some of the time, or perhaps the cuff ties getting snagged did it; I don't know.The button came off, but anyone can resew a button (yes, you!). I believe the cargo pocket buttons are the same size, so even if you lose the main button, you should be able to match the color with a pocket button. The cargo pockets have double flaps, so the (missing) buttons are not visible.The zipper eventually broke (after years, note). That was a disappointment, and the reason I'm removing a star (-1 STAR): The zipper needs to be rock-solid on pants otherwise so rugged. While the zipper can be replaced, if you can't do it yourself it may not be worth the cost compared to new pants. Lo siento, Earth.Epilogue: My pants live on with a new zipper, due to the kindness of a friend.

Great! Very pleased with the quality and fit of the pants.

And I wound up buying 3 more pair. I have the Black, Khaki, Stone and US Tricolor and they all fit the same. A lot of reviews I read some buyers report receiving different sizing on different colors but all my pants fit the same. I am 6'1" about 195 lbs and my waist is 34/36 and usual length at the inseam for jeans is 34. I bought a L and they fit like they were tailored for me. I was amazed because in my entire life this has never once been the case. I have always found it hard to find anything to fit me perfect, even tops, like sleeve length always being too short or inseam not long enough etc. These pants fit nice and loose at the waist with about 2-3 fingers gap but with the adjusters they will cinch up without even needing a belt. They will release with pressure like when you bend over and let out so its best to wear a belt anyway. The length is perfect with my tactical boots. They sit right above the sole and never touch the ground. When I sit they do not ride up past my ankles but barely uncover my laces. The leg width is also nice and roomy - I cannot stand skinny pants they look ridiculous, I was a kid in the 80s and a teen in the 90s I like big flares haha but these pants perfectly cover all your laces except the first couple rows above the toe. If you blouse over the laces they look great too. The only thing I wish they had was button fly but they have buttons everywhere else. They seem plenty strong for normal everyday wearing and the occasional trip up to the mountains (from Denver, Colorado) for a nice hike or camping trip. At $40 a pair I think they are a pretty good deal compared to other pants like Ralph Lauren Cargo Chino 67s (which are also one of my favorites) but they are half the price and in the cases of some other brands, even a third of the price. These Rothco para's are a great fitting and decently manufactured cargo pant well worth the price IMO.