If someone told me I had to pick just one pair of shoes to wear for the rest of my life, I’d have no idea what to choose. Same goes for a jacket, hat, or shirt. But if one pair of pants had to get me through the next several decades, I’d feel totally confident and happy picking Proof Rover pants. Hands down.
The choice is easy because the Rovers, which are named after the all-terrain, all-use Land Rover, are truly the Swiss Army Knife (pardon the cliche) of pants. Billed as work pants, they have a sturdy cotton build that will put up with tons of abuse—chopping wood, yard work, car maintenance, etc. The pants are also great for everything from bike commuting to camping thanks to a bit of lycra blended with the cotton, which makes them stretchy, and some Sorbtek (recycled polyester) to help wick moisture.
But what truly elevates these pants is that in addition to their versatility, they look good nearly anywhere. I can wear the Rovers while loading something into my truck, getting them dusty and even slightly greasy, then turn around and wear them to a work meeting (with a pair of Blundstone boots) and still look…