Can anyone recommend alternatives to NikeLab ACG cargos? ~£100 budget
Looking for a slim/tapered fit cargos that can be compared to the staple pair shown.
They're iconic, scream "techwear" and are fcking dead stock - I can't be asked to scour depop/grailed/ebay for these specifically or jump to Acronym as a newbie to fashion.
I've already got a good budget option to tailor but I'm looking for a mid level pair that has a few more technical features - for the occasions.
What would y'all recommend?
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I don't know shit ab techwear or any of these brands and stores so ymmv (and don't come @ me if they're extra evil), but maybe one of these will work for you -
https://www.techwearnow.com/collections/techwear-pants?filter.v.availability=1&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&sort_by=manual (linking the whole site bc there are a few options that could work here imo)
https://www.shellsoul.com/product/kin-supplies-spetz-zip-black-mk-iii/?v=7516fd43adaa
https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pants/Light-Utilitech-Cargo-HR-Pant-MD/_/prod11340342?color=0001&sz=30
Could also search for nikelab or Nike tech pack from previous years
Ironically techwearnow are uber evil lmao - it's all dropshipped at a premium XD
But the rest work well, I'll look up earlier nikelab/tech pack cargos on depop/ebay after I nap :p
i'm admittedly surprised to say their name in 2024 but outlier futuregliders perhaps? https://outlier.nyc/products/futuregliders
OUTLIER
OUTLIER - Futuregliders
A double-stacked update on the M65 pants silhouette in the lightweight yet super-durable F.Cloth fabric. Like classic fatigues it has four front pockets, but instead of cargo pockets, a flap pocket is stacked on top of a slash pocket for a roomy but clean flow. Cinches at waist and leg openings adjust with a simple eas
alternatively you could search ebay/secondhand for their 320 cargo pants https://archive-m2.outlier.nyc/shop/retail/320-cargo-pants.html
OUTLIER 320 Cargo Pants
The Heart of Quality, the Edge of Possibility
Outliers offering are a bit over budget even 2nd hand and less pockets /s, can get the nikelab acgs at that price