DUER No Sweat Jogger Review: Casual Travel Pants with Denim DNA

The DUER No Sweat Jogger bridges two of my favorite things: jeans with real pockets and joggers I can lounge or fly in. Could one pair actually handle daycare drop-off, a laptop work sprint and a five-hour flight? I had to see.

That was my test, actually. After months of school runs with my daughter, coffee shop remote work sessions and cross-country flights to conferences, these DUER joggers have become my relaxed travel pant when I don’t want to wear denim but still want structure.

Fit and sizing

DUER jeans have, for many years, been a perfect fit on me. Plain and simple: I’ve worn DUER jeans until they’ve worn out and had holes. So what about the joggers?

• First, the athletic-style taper with a cuffed hem keeps them polished-looking. They don’t balloon out like sweats or joggers designed for the gym.
• Waist sizes run true for me (I wear a 32W). If you’re between sizes or prefer a looser waist, consider sizing up and relying on the drawstring to get them more snug.
• The gusseted crotch (my top feature from DUER) gives solid mobility, which is great for sitting cross-legged at my desk, crouching to grab camera gear or chasing my toddler and squatting down to pick up snacks from the ground.

Fabric and everyday performance

DUER’s No Sweat blend (cotton, TENCEL™, polyester and a bit of spandex) feels like lightweight denim that breathes. It resists wrinkles in my carry-on and holds up to multiple wears between washes, even after red-eye flights.

The fabric has enough structure to look like casual pants, not gym joggers, but stretches when I’m hustling through an airport or sliding into a cramped airplane seat. Then, when we get off the flight and head straight to lunch at a restaurant that Becca found online, I look put-together as long as I throw on a decent sweater or zip up a cool jacket.

Pockets & travel perks

Why are they travel pants? DUER has this figured out, and I’ll detail it in this list.

• Two jean-style back pockets plus deep front pockets make them feel familiar, like my DUER jeans (but more flexible). And, they fit a large phone without it showing through and making me a tourist target.
• A zippered thigh pocket stores my passport or phone when I’m on a plane, and it sits flat enough that it doesn’t catch on armrests.
• The drawstring hides inside the waistband if I want a cleaner look with a button-up, which means I can head straight into a meeting after landing.

Where they excel (and where they don’t)

• Perfect for travel days, remote work and errands, basically anything that needs polish without stiffness or the “did he roll out of bed?” look. (Usually I did roll out of bed)
• I wouldn’t wear them for workouts nor for running; the No Sweat Joggers are built for lifestyle comfort, not running outside or doing my Peloton workouts.
• In heavy rain they’ll absorb water like cotton, so I pack a shell if the forecast looks wet.

Quick takeaways

Check this list for a run-down and summary of what to know about the No Sweat Joggers, from my experience wearing them around the world, as well as close to home.

• They have an athletic “slim fit” with true waist sizing and plenty of stretch. The true-to-size fit helps you avoid returning them and having to exchange.
• “No Sweat” fabric balances structure with breathability for travel days.
• Zippered thigh pocket and jean-style details make them functional on the go.
• These are NOT gym pants nor are they rugged hiking gear, but ideal for casual travel and everyday wear. Also, you could surely do light hikes in them–nothing with bouldering or scaling rocks.

If you’re stacking these against lululemon’s ABC men’s joggers, consider the DUER pair your slightly heavier, more denim-leaning option, which is great when you want real pockets and a polished cuff.