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Browse all Ksubi pants →SQUAD CARGO CHARCOAL
The verdict
Fit
SQUAD CARGO, fixed waist, straight fit through thigh. Charcoal is a cool dark gray, slightly dressier than khaki. Cargo pocket placement and proportions identical to the khaki version. Runs true.
Quality
Identical construction to the khaki SQUAD—standard contemporary cargo seaming and hardware. Charcoal won't show sweat marks or soil as quickly as lighter tones.
Is the price fair?
Same fair mid-market pricing as the khaki. Charcoal might offer practical advantages (hiding dirt) depending on use.
Best for
Women wanting a versatile cargo that dresses up slightly; charcoal pairs better with darker shoes and tops.
Care
Machine wash, tumble dry low. Charcoal retains color well; no special handling needed.
What owners report about Ksubi pants
Owner feedback splits sharply by venue. Product-review coverage rates the jeans well: owners call the denim tough and comfortable, report pairs lasting two to three years of wear, and one review aggregator scored the range 4.00/5 for quality with a comfortable stretch. Direct-purchase reviews are far harsher — the brand's Trustpilot page sits at 1.4/5, with buyers reporting rips developing at the crotch, size-chart measurements that don't match the garments, and refused returns or exchanges (especially on sale items) compounded by unresponsive customer service.
- Strengths
- Comfortable stretch denim that owners say holds its shape and lasts years of regular wear.
- Watch out for
- Buying direct is the recurring complaint — Trustpilot reviewers report crotch rips, unreliable size-chart measurements and no-return/no-exchange outcomes on sale items.
- Sizing
- Most reviewers say the jeans run true to size with stretch, some find them slightly large and size down for a tighter fit, and Trustpilot buyers warn the official size chart itself can be unreliable.
About Ksubi's pants line as a whole. Sources: Ksubi Jeans Review — Honest Brand Reviews · Ksubi Jeans Review — DenimBlog · Ksubi Reviews — Trustpilot