Pants are a foundational part of anyone’s wardrobe. Sure, jeans are great — as are chinos, corduroys and sweats. They each have their moment and time to shine. But if ever there was a category-bending, jack-of-all-trades in the world of pants, it would be lululemon’s Bowline Pant 30″ Utilitech Pant. We use this term too often, but they truly are the goldilocks of pants — a perfect middle ground of comfort and durability. If that’s not enough to convince you that you need more than one pair in your wardrobe, read on below.

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Comfort Meets Durability: When it comes to comfort, there is no doubt that four-way stretch reigns supreme. But many four-way stretch pants lack in the durability department. But that’s certainly not the case here. The Bowline Pant Utilitech 30″ balances stretch and abrasion-resistance for the perfect middle ground.
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