Loose, regular, relaxed, tapered, straight… The terms for cuts can quickly become a headache. This guide helps you understand them to choose the Carhartt WIP pants that truly match your body type and style.

Why the cut changes everything

Well-cut pants are pants you keep. At Laced Run, we select Carhartt WIP for the precision of its fits: each model meets a specific use, a thoughtfully designed silhouette, and carefully chosen materials. Far from disposable trends.

Landon Pant — Loose tapered

Cut from heavy stone-washed denim, the Landon Pant offers a deliberately worn and raw look. Loose through the thighs, it tapers progressively from the knee for a structured yet unrestrictive silhouette.

• Fit: Loose tapered
• Waist: Regular
• Silhouette: Wide but controlled
• Vibe: Assertive vintage workwear

👉 For you if: you like volume without excess, and are looking for pants that structure the silhouette while remaining comfortable for everyday wear.

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Brandon Pant — Loose straight

The Brandon Pant takes volume even further. Low crotch, very wide straight cut: the silhouette is decidedly relaxed, with a clear street and skate DNA. Be careful, it runs large — sizing down is recommended.

• Fit: Loose straight
• Inseam: Low
• Sizing: Runs large (size down)
• Vibe: 90s street, revisited workwear

👉 For you if: you embrace a roomy and contemporary style, inspired by the 90s.

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Aaron Pant — Regular tapered

The most versatile of the selection. The Aaron Pant features a regular tapered cut: straight through the thigh, slightly tapered at the bottom. Durable, hard-wearing, easy to wear — these are the Carhartt WIP pants you can integrate into all your outfits without a second thought.

• Fit: Regular tapered
• Waist: Low
• Silhouette: Balanced, versatile
• Vibe: Everyday, all seasons

👉 For you if: you want pants with no stylistic risk, effective in all situations.

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Newel Pant — Relaxed tapered

Between regular and loose, the Newel Pant occupies a comfortable and modern territory. Its relaxed tapered cut offers ease without sacrificing silhouette. Made from 13.5 oz organic denim, it combines comfort, textile consciousness, and contemporary aesthetics.

• Fit: Relaxed tapered
• Waist: Regular
• Material: 13.5 oz organic denim
• Vibe: Contemporary, slightly dressy

👉 For you if: you are looking for comfortable and current pants, a step above loose without the constraint.

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Single Knee Pant — Loose straight utilitarian

A piece with strong identity. The Single Knee Pant is directly inspired by original utilitarian workwear: very wide loose straight cut, triple stitching, tool pockets, hammer loop. This is the Carhartt WIP pant in its most historic and assertive form.

• Fit: Loose straight
• Cut: Very wide
• Details: Triple stitching, tool pockets, hammer loop
• Vibe: Historic workwear, strong statement piece

👉 For you if: you like wide silhouettes, functional clothing, and pieces with strong identity.

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Which fit to choose? A recap

• Structured and comfortable → Landon Pant (loose tapered)
• Maximum volume, street style → Brandon Pant or OG Single Knee (loose straight)
• Versatile, no risk → Aaron Pant (regular tapered)
• Modern comfort, current cut → Newel Pant (relaxed tapered)

Carhartt WIP at Laced Run

We select Carhartt WIP for what it truly is: a brand that masters volumes, materials, and durability. Understanding fits means buying better — and keeping your pants much longer.