16 Brands like Gramicci

For belted climbing pants and more

This label makes roomy cotton-twill climbing pants and shorts with a gusseted crotch and a built-in webbing belt instead of belt loops. The brands here share some of that habit, from belted climbing cuts to harness-ready crag pants.

16 brands compared on cut, fabric, range and price · Reviewed by Dante Phillips, Oct 2026 · What our review covers

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MANASTASH: Flex Climber Wide Leg Pant 'Black'
Flex Climber Wide Leg Pant
MANASTASH: Flex Climber Cargo Pant 'Off White'
Flex Climber Cargo Pant
MANASTASH: Chilliwack Pant Leopard 'Brown'
Chilliwack Pant Leopard
For a belted climbing-pant twin

MANASTASH

Why it's similar. Climbing pants and wide shorts with an elastic waist, enclosed webbing belt with clip, crotch panel and stretch cotton twill.

What changes. More street-styled, with colour-panel and cargo variants built on the same climbing cut.

Start withTrousers, ShortsPriceTrousers US$130–169·similar price to Gramicci (US$115–124)

On sale at Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co. and END.. See sales →

CAYL: CAYL Men's Thermal Pro Trousers in Black, Size Large
Men's Thermal Pro Trousers in Black, Size Large
CAYL: CAYL Men's Polartec Delta Graphic T-Shirt in Black, Size Medium
Men's Polartec Delta Graphic T-Shirt in Black, Size
CAYL: CAYL Men's x New Balance 3L Jacket in Black, Size Medium
Men's x New Balance 3L Jacket in Black,
For Seoul city-climbing pants

CAYL

Why it's similar. Climbing pants with a gusseted crotch and a removable webbing belt with clip closure, cut in a cotton/PU twill.

What changes. Fatigue-style pockets and Seoul city-climbing design, and harder to find in the US.

Start withTrousersPriceTrousers US$186–190·higher than Gramicci (US$115–124)

On sale at END.. See sales →

A man standing with a surf-board with colorful print swim shorts by PrAna
For synthetic belted trail pants

PrAna

Why it's similar. Stretch pants and shorts with an integrated webbing belt and ventilated gusset, from a brand born in climbing.

What changes. Synthetic, water-resistant stretch fabric that reads as a hiking pant, not soft cotton twill.

Start withTrousers, ShortsPriceNot compared yet
Patagonia: Patagonia Lightweight All-Wear Gi Trousers in Basin Green
Lightweight All-Wear Gi Trousers
For harness-friendly gusseted pants

Patagonia

Why it's similar. Climbing pants and shorts with a gusseted crotch and a low stretch waistband made to sit under a harness.

What changes. No webbing belt, and the range leans toward broad outdoor gear.

Start withTrousers, ShortsPriceWhole range US$134–185·similar price to Gramicci (US$115–165)

On sale at END.. See sales →

A man wearing a sleek Black Diamond blue windbreaker jacket
For gym and crag climbing

Black Diamond

Why it's similar. Stretch cotton-twill climbing pants with a gusseted seat and inseam and a soft elastic waist that sits under a harness.

What changes. Elastic waist instead of a belt, styled for the gym and crag rather than the street.

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Cheaper than Gramicci

Each compared in one category, on the median full price of live US listings.

A brown and light purple rucksack backpack from Topo Designs on a white backgroundFor the look without the belt

Topo Designs

No webbing belt or listed gusset, so closer in look than in construction.

Typical piece $99 vs $150

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A man wearing a camo print Publish Brand hoodie and sweatsFor utility trousers and joggers

Publish Brand

Streetwear and skate roots with no climbing or outdoor function.

Typical piece $88 vs $150

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Gramicci has 23 pieces on sale, up to 55% off. See Gramicci sales →

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Topo DesignsFor the look without the belt

Stretch organic-cotton pants with a drawcord waist, articulated knee and colours that move from city to trail.

$·Gramicci $$

DUERFor stretch commuter denim

Stretch commuter denim and pants in the same everyday-trouser category, built for ease of movement.

$$·Gramicci $$

Outlier NYCFor city performance pants

Performance pants and shorts made for city wear, in the same pants-and-shorts category.

$$$·Gramicci $$

And WanderFor premium Japanese technical outdoor

Japanese technical outdoor clothing that includes climbing-derived pieces.

$$$·Gramicci $$

BattenwearFor outdoor-meets-street shorts

Outdoor clothing styled for the street, with shorts and shirts in the same outdoor-meets-city register.

$$·Gramicci $$

Karma8aFor Paris bouldering wall-to-street wear

Climbing-ready shorts and trousers built for the wall that also work as everyday streetwear, sitting at a similar price.

$$$·Gramicci $$

KuhlFor articulated hiking and travel pants

Known for durable, articulated hiking and travel pants that give movement room, the same reason shoppers buy roomy climbing bottoms.

$$·Gramicci $$

Mellow CloFor stretch trail pants in town

Stretch-nylon trail pants designed to work both on hikes and in the city, at a similar price.

$$·Gramicci $$

Roark RevivalFor expedition-inspired travel shorts

Shorts-strong outdoor apparel built around real expeditions that wears easily as casual streetwear.

$$·Gramicci $$

RCOS (RC Outdoor Supply)For accessible LA outdoor cargos

Outdoor-styled cargos made for city wear at a similar price, aimed at the same gorpcore-leaning shopper.

$$$·Gramicci $$

Publish BrandFor utility trousers and joggers

Built around utility-driven trousers and joggers in muted palettes, serving the everyday-pants side of the reference shopper.

$·Gramicci $$

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About this guide

We compared 16 brands with Gramicci on cut, fabric approach, range and price. The 5 top picks are editorial starting points, each for a different side of Gramicci; their order is an editor's choice, not a ranking or score. Price comparisons use one named category on both sides, the middle half of current full prices in US$, so “lower-priced jeans” is a claim about jeans only. Read the full methodology →

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Common questions

Which brands are closest to Gramicci?

Start with MANASTASH, CAYL, PrAna, Patagonia and Black Diamond, the closest alternatives to Gramicci. Each covers a different side of Gramicci: a belted climbing-pant twin, Seoul city-climbing pants, synthetic belted trail pants, harness-friendly gusseted pants and gym and crag climbing.

Is there a cheaper brand like Gramicci?

Topo Designs is the closest look for less: it runs US$89–109 against US$115–165 across the range. Publish Brand pieces are also lower-priced than Gramicci's.

Where can I buy Gramicci on sale?

Disco is tracking 23 Gramicci markdowns, up to 55% off, at END., FWRD and Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co..

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