Horny Toad Dusty 32 Review
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Rugged enough to kick up some trail dust, but clean enough to wear out to your local watering hole…
Horny Toad’s attention to detail is fairly legendary. They’ve been around the outdoor scene for quite some time, and have gained recognition as a company that puts out rugged, long lasting clothing – all without sacrificing comfort or style. Sure, it sounds like a slogan from your local department store, but Horny Toad actually lives up to the promise. With relaxed and casual styling, Horny Toad Activewear feels the same from the first wear to the last.
Up for perusal today, however, is the Dusty 32 pant. We chose to review the Dusty 32 pant for its claim to be a “closet of one”. Horny Toad aimed high with the Dusty 32, and in this tester’s opinion, hit the bullseye. I like the dusty because it really is rugged enough to wear out to the campsite, but clean enough to dress up for a night on the town, followed by church the next day. The Ottomatic canvas fabric (made up of 100% organic cotton) is comfortable enough to wear all day and night – the very first testing day, I wore the pant all day at work, then out to dinner and drinks afterward. They didn’t miss a cue, and looked great with both a work polo and button down.
Check out the triple stitching on the heel cuffs – you aren’t walking out of those anytime soon.
How’d they fair out in the wild? I took these pants on a couple of hikes, and was surprised at the fabric durability. Even after an 8 mile hike (starting early in the freezing cold, and ending up around 60 degrees ) they still felt loose and comfortable – no bunching, chafing, or wrinkling to be found. After multiple washes, the fabric remained soft yet sturdy. Horny Toad wasn’t just satisfied with all this, however – they triple reinforced the wear areas on the pant. The cuffs, edges of the pockets, and fly are all stitched to resist wear and fraying. These pants really are built to last.
The bottom line is that if you’re looking for chino that’s great for every occasion, look no further. The Dusty 32 truly is a “closet of one”. For more info on the Horny Toad Dusty 32 and other Toad and Co. products, visit www.toadandco.com or www.amazon.com/toadandco.
