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Original 874 Work Pant (men's)
About Dickies’s pants: A Texas workwear label founded in 1922, known for cheap, hard-wearing twill pants that have crossed over from job sites to skate and streetwear.
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Dickies has made workwear since 1922, and the 874 — unchanged in its basics since 1967 — is the pant the brand is known for. It is not a traditional chino: it is a flat-front poly-cotton work twill with a permanent crease, but it fills the same everyday-pant role and is worn far beyond job sites. Reviewers describe it as one of the most durable pants available anywhere near its price, and its adoption by skaters and streetwear has kept it in steady circulation for decades. It carries a 4.4 rating across more than 23,000 reviews on the brand's own site.
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- Material
- A 65/35 polyester-cotton twill that resists wrinkles and holds a sewn-in permanent crease; it starts stiff and owners report it softens noticeably with wear.
- Fit
- The original fit sits at the waist with a relaxed seat and thigh and a straight leg that tapers slightly. Owners widely report the waist runs snug with no stretch, and the common advice is to size up if between sizes.
- Quality
- Reviewers describe the twill and stitching as very hard to wear out for the money. Recurring complaints are the shallow front pockets and occasional pilling of the fabric surface after long use.
- Best for
- Shoppers who want the cheapest genuinely durable everyday twill pant and don't mind a work-uniform look and a snug, non-stretch waist.
- Care
- Machine wash and tumble dry low; the poly-cotton blend sheds wrinkles and the permanent crease keeps it looking pressed without ironing.
How Dickies pants hold up overall
Long-term owners describe Dickies pants' poly-cotton twill as tough — it 'resists abrasion, sheds light dirt, and holds its shape' — but note durability is uneven across the garment: 'the fabric often outlasts the small components,' with 'pocket corners, pocket edges, and closures (zippers/buttons)' failing before the main cloth, plus inner-thigh abrasion and knee wear in high-movement jobs. A separate hands-on review of the workwear line praised the build quality directly, calling out 'top-notch feel' materials and pocket construction, with a reinforced hem noted as 'a nice touch' where shoes cause added wear.
- Strengths
- Reviewers agree the core twill fabric itself is tough and abrasion-resistant, holding its shape wash after wash.
- Watch out for
- The recurring failure point isn't the fabric but the hardware and stress points — pocket corners, seams, and zipper or button closures tend to go before the cloth does.
- Sizing
- Fit varies by cut within the line — reviewers say the waist should sit secure without pulling at the button when seated and the thighs should allow a full squat without tightness, with roomier fits feeling bulkier and slimmer fits offering less give.
About Dickies's pants line as a whole. Sources: Are Dickies Good Work Pants? Shrink, Stretch, and Fit Review · Dickies Performance GDT Premium Work Pants Review
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