We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Browse all Sunspel pants →Men's Sunspel x Paul Weller Corduroy Trouser in Black
The verdict
Fit
Corduroy trousers in this price range typically have a relaxed to regular fit. Expect the nap to show wear patterns and add visual interest.
Quality
Corduroy construction should be sound. The material is durable and improves with wear as the nap softens.
Is the price fair?
Mid-range for casual tailoring. The collaboration adds brand value; remove that name and the price reflects good corduroy construction.
Best for
Men wanting textured, distinctive casual trousers for autumn/winter layering and distinctive outfits.
Care
Brush the corduroy nap gently after washing to restore direction; avoid tumble-drying.
What owners report about Sunspel pants
Third-party coverage of Sunspel's pants range is thin but consistent on the loopback track pants: one independent multi-brand test picked them as the best pair tried, citing the soft, tight-knit cotton, resistance to pilling, and a clean logo-free look that reads dressier than typical sweatpants. The same reviewer's main gripe was that the loopback interior feels noticeably less soft than the exterior, and that the pants were among the most expensive tested. Forum posters describe the lightweight chinos as garment-dyed stretch cotton with a soft, broken-in feel. Brand-level customer reviews are much rougher, with recurring complaints that cotton pieces shrink in the wash and that quality doesn't match the price.
- Strengths
- Soft, tightly knit loopback cotton that resists pilling, in a plain unbranded design owners say works beyond loungewear.
- Watch out for
- The interior is less soft than the outside, prices run high for the type, and brand-level reviews repeatedly report shrinkage after washing.
- Sizing
- Reviewers describe the track pants as loose but not baggy with a drawstring waist; brand-wide, customers report Sunspel cotton shrinking in the wash even at the recommended temperature, so line-drying is the safer bet.
About Sunspel's pants line as a whole. Sources: Best Sweatpants for Men — Typical Contents · Sunspel Reviews — Trustpilot · Sunspel lightweight chino in light stone — Styleforum