Gramicci Pants

Gramicci Pants at Behind The Pines Amsterdam

Gramicci trousers solve a problem that was posed in Yosemite in the early eighties: how do you make a pair of pants you can get a foot above your head in, without the seam giving up. The answer was two details that have barely changed since, and they are the reason these read as climbing gear but wear like normal trousers.

The two details that matter

The gusseted crotch is a diamond-shaped panel that removes the point where four seams would otherwise meet. That intersection is the weak spot in a normal trouser and the thing that stops you moving. Take it out and the fabric stretches with you instead of pulling against you. It is why you can climb, squat or sit cross-legged in these without thinking about it.

The webbing belt is integrated rather than threaded, with a metal buckle you can operate one-handed. It looks like a styling choice and is not — it was built so you could adjust your waist while hanging off something.

Neither detail is visible at a glance, which is why Gramicci ends up in a lot of wardrobes that never see a crag.

The core cuts

The G-Pant is the original: relaxed through the leg, generous seat, the fullest cut in the range.

The NN-Pant (New Narrow) is the slimmer answer, and the one most people find easier to wear day to day.

Beyond those, the range runs through tapered, loose and wide fits. Our Gramicci pant fit guide walks through the differences properly, because the names do not always make the shape obvious.

Fabric changes the trouser more than the cut does

This is the part worth getting right. The same pattern in a different cloth is a different trouser.

Cotton twill is the classic. It softens with wear, it holds a bit of structure, and it ages well. This is the everyday choice.

Nylon and ripstop pack down small, dry fast and weigh almost nothing wet. If you are travelling, hiking or actually climbing in them, this is the version that earns its place.

Corduroy is the winter answer — warmer, heavier, and the version that reads least like technical clothing.

How to choose

Decide first whether these are for movement or for the look, because that settles the fabric. If they are going to be your everyday trousers, cotton twill is more comfortable and will look better in a year. If they are going in a bag, nylon.

Then check the size chart on the specific product rather than assuming your usual waist carries across. Gramicci sizing is not consistent across the range — some pieces follow Asian sizing rather than European or US. The webbing belt gives you some adjustment, but it will not rescue a waist that is two sizes out. Our sizing guide was written because this catches people out often enough to be worth its own article.

What to expect

• G-Pant and NN-Pant: the two core shapes, full and narrow.
• Tapered and loose cuts: the modern interpretations of the same pattern.
• Cotton, nylon and corduroy: the same trouser for three different jobs.
• Convertible and technical versions: when stock allows.

Why buy Gramicci here

We carry Gramicci year round rather than dipping in for a season, so we know which cuts run long, which fabrics soften and which sizes to steer people towards. Given how uneven the sizing is across the range, that is genuinely useful rather than a sales line — and we would rather check a measurement for you than process a return.

See the rest of the brand in the Gramicci collection, the warm-weather side in Gramicci shorts, or reduced pieces in the Gramicci sale. For the wider category, browse pants and trousers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the G-Pant and the NN-Pant?

Width. The G-Pant is the original full cut with a generous seat and leg. The NN-Pant is narrower and easier to wear with most modern clothing.

Does Gramicci use Asian sizing?

Some pieces do and some do not, which is exactly the problem. Check the measurements on the individual product page before ordering.

Can I remove the webbing belt?

On most models, yes. Plenty of people take it out and run a normal belt, though the buckle is genuinely quick once you are used to it.

Which fabric should I choose?

Cotton twill for everyday wear. Nylon or ripstop for travel, hiking and anything where drying time matters. Corduroy for winter.

Are they actually good for climbing?

Yes — that is what they were designed for, and the gusset is not decorative. The nylon versions are the ones to take if you are climbing regularly.

Shop Gramicci pants at Behind The Pines Amsterdam

Browse the range below, and read the fit guide before ordering if you have not worn Gramicci before. If you are unsure between two sizes, ask us and we will measure the pair for you.