First, a quick origin story: After three decades in the denim world, working with some of the best in the business (Levi's, for example), Gary Lenett left the industry, sold his car and bought a bike. His new commute called for jeans with some serious stretch in order to handle daily rides to and from downtown. But nothing on the market fit the need that married performance and sophistication with ease of movement and comfort. So he built a brand that did.

DU/ER has gained a cult following for their performance stretch denim, but that's not all they do. In fact, their non-denim pants are the ones we've been pulling on lately. Every pair is outfitted with the brand's signature hidden gusset, which expands range of motion so you can easily move through the day friction-free. What's more, the brand takes a natural approach to their performance wear, unlike most brands that lean heavily on synthetic fabrics that can be hard to care for and a little static-y for our tastes. Since day one, DU/ER has been determined to use as few synthetics as possible—just enough to achieve optimal strength and stretch. In fact, the brand has a plan in place to be completely synthetic (and plastic) free by 2027. Herewith, a few of our current favorites.