We love a crisp, modern, tailored fit. Not too baggy, trim in the right places and a clean line at the ankle. If we had to categorize it, we'd say our fit is most similar to a slim fit.
For the waist, we added douentza stretch side elastic so the waistband can actually stretch by 1-2 inches when you need it (and you will at some point). Waist sizing in America is actually quite fascinating - specifically our not talked about practice of vanity sizing. Maybe you haven't heard of vanity sizing or thought it didn't really apply to men's clothing. Well, it's very real and most of us have become accustomed to it. The pants you buy actually have a larger true waist size than the label says - most brands add 2" to 4" to the label. So if you thought you were a size 32, you might really be a true 34-36 - don't know who started this subtle marketing manipulation but it's rampant. We're also guilty of this - if we labeled our pants the true waist size, there would be mass confusion as the American man has gotten used to vanity sizing (guess we all want to feel good). With that said, we've only added 1" to the true waist size (so a size 32 actually measures at 33") and let the elastic do the rest. If you typically wear brands that have a larger vanity sizing adjustment, you may want to size up.
Our back rise is generally about 5" higher than the front rise for both comfort and coverage. This gives you room in the back if you need it and adds yet another level of comfort. The front-rise ranges from 10"-12" and the back rise ranges from 15"-17".
Our fit tapers down from the thigh to leg opening gradually getting narrower from mid-thigh through the knee all the way to the ankle. Our breathable, soft and stretchy Solotex fabric allows for this slim cut better than most other pants as it looks trim without feeling too constricting.
We have two inseam lengths - Regular (30") and Tall (32"). The actual measurements change slightly depending on what waist-size you select (+-1"). Inseam is very much a personal preference for most men but we feel that the GTO pants look best with no-break to half break at the ankle. What is ankle break, you ask? Don't you hate when you have too much fabric bunching up at your shoes? Well, that's a full break - it "breaks" the clean line of the trouser drape as it hits your shoe - and that's how most American trousers are cut. It's the most traditional and old school look. We prefer a more modern look with little to know fabric bunching where the pant hits your shoe. The tapered ankle cut also helps to mask any extra fabric if your pants are a little long. We recommend the R inseam up to 6' tall and the T for 6'-6'4". If you're taller than 6'4", we hope to offer more inseam lengths in the future but you may be out of luck this round.
For more details including specific measurements, please reference our sizing guide here.
