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Motive Workgrade Pant

Lightweight and durable ripstop work pant built for warm-weather jobs.
Angled pose highlighting shape and construction of Motive Workgrade Pant in Asphalt Grey

Motive Workgrade Pant

Features

Best For: Work

Lightweight yet tough-as-nails double ripstop nylon work pant built for warm-weather abuse. Features zip-closure mesh-lined hip vents for cooling, reinforced double-layer knees, and a full arsenal of pockets. 4-way stretch, antimicrobial odor-resistance, and DWR keep you moving, comfortable, and unstoppable all day.

  • Weight

    17.2 oz / 488 g

  • Protection

    Double layer knees
    Durability paneling
    Antimicrobial odor resistance
    Water resistant

  • Material

    Double Ripstop Nylon

  • Purpose

    Work

  • Double layer knees
  • Hip vents – zip closure, mesh-lined
  • Utility drop pockets, multi-size for tools and essentials, right thigh
  • Zip closure cargo pocket, left thigh
  • Open hand pockets
  • Knife clip reinforcement, right hand
  • Open back pockets
  • Built for mobility – action gusset and articulated knees
  • Brushed interior for added comfort
  • Reinforced belt loops

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Overall rating: 4.675 / 5 from 80 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Motive Workgrade Pant offers a balance of durability and comfort for warm-weather work. It features articulated knees, mesh-lined hip vents, and antimicrobial odor-resistance. Customers appreciate its utility pockets and overall design, though fit feedback is mixed.

Summary topics

  • Pockets (13%): It was highlighted by customers that the pockets are perfect for holding “tools” and have a great layout.
  • Fit (13%): The feedback is varied, with some praising the great fit and design, while others find it weird or uncomfortable.

Review topics: ["construction","feel","fit","pants","weight","wear","weather","pockets","material","stretch","warranty","works","expectations","knees","kuiu","features","vents","length","pan","light","difference"].

Review highlights

  • "Good fit, great pocket layout for work pants." — Eric H.
  • "The Motive pant is not only great for warm weather work, they are also a great casual pan to wear." — Mark D.
  • "The reinforced knees and side vents are incredible." — John E.

Reviews

Work pants

"love these work pants…. especially for warmer weather. Great stretch and wears well. Great all around pant for just comfort and casual wear. My only complaint…. as with all Kuiu pants and shorts are the pocket depths. I use the back pocket to carry my cell phone. Not deep enough for that item. Front pockets need to be a little deeper to prevent loss of loose items. All and all great pants."

— John O. (5/5)

Work pants ??

"These pants have the potential of being top notch and an all around go to with a few minor adjustments. The main thing is lack of belt loops. Kuiu pants and shorts traditionally have 8 loops this works tremendously well. However for whatever reason Kuiu has decided to go to 5 belt loops on these work pants and that does not work well. Needs to be corrwcted."

— Timothy M. (4/5)

Fits great and are comfortable.

"Fits great and are comfortable. I ordered a second pair because i like them so much. The only issue i have with them is that brush will snag them and pull threads out but i haven't gotten any holes in the pants yet."

— Mike B. (4/5)

Great construction

"Pants feel capable and durable without being too bulky or thick. Even though it's been quite hot the vents on the side make a significant difference and the pockets are very useful."

— Lawrence S. (5/5)

Awesome Work Pant

"Fits great, true to size. Pockets are dialed. Side vents are a neat feature and inspire confidence in hot weather. The reinformed pocket for a tape measure clip is one of my favorite features. Great all-purpose pant as well. For the tradesman, the pockets, ruggedness, stretch, and warm weather weight is awesome. I am 6' tall with a 32" inseam, and weigh between 190 and 200 lbs. The size 36 waste is perfect for me with this pant. The extra waste space is key for moveability, and I need to wear a belt anyway. I have space to tuck in a shirt."

— Paul W. (5/5)

Highly recommend

"Been serving since 2003 and then pmc/psc contracting since retiring. These pants are awesome, extremely comfortable, vent heat while not attracting heat, the crotch is comfy and you can actually piss (unlike the crye’s), the pockets are perfect for small item distro. . think shears, knife, light, extra mag. . etc. . add some boot hooks/cuff bungee tightening and they’d be even better!"

— Jordan K. (5/5)

Don’t wait just buy them now

"These pants are amazing! Working road construction gets very hot and these pants are a great help at keeping cool. Very comfortable and durable. A must have for anyone in the trades"

— Brian B. (5/5)

I really like these pants,

"I really like these pants, but offering varied inseam options would make them much better. Having to pay extra for tailoring was disappointing."

— HERBERT V. (3/5)

Exceptional pants. Well Engineered.

"Superior to my Truwerk T1 and Wrangler ATG (aside from price). Only observation is they could use a little more waist band padding. My gunbelt digs in a little."

— Phillip P. (5/5)

I have bought several items

"I have bought several items from Kuiu and have a pair of serria pants that the stitching on cargo pocket let go and Kuiu says it’s a rip in fabric not warranty and it’s plain seen that the stitching came out and of course if you carry something in cargo pocket the fabric will end up tearing I thought Kuiu stuff was lifetime warranty but turns out it’s not I like Kuiu merchandise but when you spend this much with Kuiu and they don’t stand behind it it’s pretty discouraging hope they make things right"

— Porter B. (2/5)

Q&A

I see most other pants come in waist 30 but the smallest here is 32, are the 30s not available or just sold out?
They are not currently offered in size 30, but we would be happy to inform our team that there is interest in them!
Hi there, Would you ever consider making this style pant with a 37” inseam? Thanks for your time.
We have not yet been informed of additional inseam lengths being offered, but we would be happy to inform the team that there is interest!

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