Finding the right pants for skating can be stressful. Unless that is, you belong to the kind of skaters and people who have been rocking the same style for years and know exactly which brands, what fit and what materials work best for you. Overwhelmed? No problem, because we’re here to help you with all the important aspects of buying pants.
Okay, okay, we got it- you need some help. So let's get started! There’s a huge range of pants from the most popular skate and streetwear brands. Therefore, we’ll give you an overview of the different cuts and what you should look for when buying a pair of trousers or jeans. We’ll start with the very basics in the cosmos of pants.
Oh, by the way: if you’re looking for something shorter, click here to check out the shorts in the skatedeluxe Online Skate Shop.
Back to Basics: What makes a good pair of pants?
Pants are typically made of cotton. Depending on the model, they also have different levels of stretchiness. Most pants are some sort of five-pocket trousers or jeans. But even with fewer or no pockets, they’re still considered pants.
The obvious differences are mainly in the colour and the cut. They are available in an endlessly wide range of colours: brown, grey and black pants, trousers in pastel tones and bright colour schemes, and even camouflage prints are a popular choice. When it comes to the cut of the pants, though, things get even more interesting. Trousers for men or boys as well as those for women or girls vary greatly. For example, the tightness or looseness of a pair of pants is a major factor when choosing your cut and style.
Slim Fit Jeans fit tightly to your thighs. On the other hand, Loose Fit Jeans and Jogging Pants offer a wider range of movement. The pant leg can fall straight down from the hip, or you can choose a pair that slouches around your calves and ankles and settles on the tops of your skate shoes. You see, everything is possible. There are no limits in regards to the cut of your pants.
If you've already decided on the colour, cut and style, all you have to do is consider what you want your pants for. Since you’re currently in our online Skate Shop, it’s probably safe to assume that you need your pants primarily for skating. Or for when the skate park closes and you take a detour on your way home to head to a party or to your girl or boyfriend.
In the end, you’ll have to decide for yourself whether your pants are suitable for sessions at your favourite skate spot. Some prefer skating in baggy jeans, while others are happier in a pair of skinny jeans. This really highlights the versatility of pants! What’s most important, though, is that you feel comfortable. The same goes for pants that you wear in your leisure time, on holiday and on your sofa. In order to make it even more concrete, we’ll try to unravel the universe of pants a bit further for you.
What kinds of pants are there? What characterises the different types of pants?
Here you can find all the different kinds of pants from the popular brands in the skatedeluxe shop. Just click on the buttons to check out and learn more about the different styles and cuts!
Skate Pants with stretch
The stretch in trousers is produced by different elastane, polyester or polyamide elements in the textile mix. "Stretch" gives you the opportunity to wear your pants tighter without compromising your ability to move around thanks to the flexibility of the fabric. This goes for skate pants for guys and gals alike. –Shout out to all the skater girls out there!– Additionally, with a little give, they’re less likely to tear when you do a flip or bail. Which typically happens in the same spot… where the sun doesn't shine.
If you insist on wearing them really tight and skinny, you can take the risk… Or simply go for a pair with more stretch, and just don’t buy them too small. Keep in mind: these are pants, not leggings.
You should be able to see if a pair of trousers is made of materials other than cotton in the item description, but if that's not the case, our customer service team and the rest of the skatedeluxe crew is ready and willing to help.
Which pants are best for skating?
The answer to this question is quite simple: the ones in which you feel most comfortable! Legroom, durability, pattern, or colour… Ultimately, you alone can determine what’s best for you. Remember that your style really shows through when you feel comfortable and confident in your clothes.
Buying skate pants and jeans online: what to consider
To wrap it up, here are a few tricks and style tips for shopping for pants in the skatedeluxe Online Skate Shop:
- For daily skating, stretchy fabrics and more robust materials and processing methods are a good option.
- Whether you're bony, muscular, chubby or big – there’s a perfect pair of pants for everyone. If you’ve got Kim K sized hips, you probably shouldn’t buy Slim Fit trousers. And conversely, if you have chicken legs, loose fit pants are not ideal.
- For smaller people, wide chinos and baggy pants are often unfavourable. This is also true for bigger people in Skinny and Slim Fits. The right size makes all the difference! If your pants just won’t stay up, a belt or shoelace can provide an easy fix.
With the labels that adorn your pants, you can proudly show off the brands you support. When you buy pants and trousers from the skateboard and streetwear brands in the skatedeluxe Online Skate Shop, what you're getting is practically a piece of skateboarding culture.
With our article filter, you can easily find specific styles, brands, sizes, colours, genders, and prices. If you’re still having trouble finding the perfect pair of skate pants, you can contact us at any time.
P.S. – A tip for all the mums and dads out there: they're “skate pants”, not “skater pants”
