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Customer Reviews for L.L.Bean Men's Riverton Pants in Stretch Canvas, Standard Athletic Fit, Straight Leg
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The product has received mixed reviews. While some customers appreciated the original design, many were disappointed with the changes, citing issues with the fit, pocket placement, fabric quality, and overall design. A significant number of customers expressed a preference for the previous version of the product and stated they would not purchase the current iteration.
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July 31, 2026
If it’s not broke don’t fix it
Weight: 210-220 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Travel, Hunting, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Camping, Hiking
I’ve been buying the Riverton pants for years. The rugged build and fit and feel and pocket placement was great. The addition Of stretch a few years ago perfected the pant. Better
Albany NY
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July 16, 2026
Men Don't Coddle Around
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Medium
Many women will say a product is "Cute" and the color is pretty, but it did not fit right.
Men will simply say they hate it, the fit is awful, the features are poorly designed, p
Hayfork, CA
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July 10, 2026
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I loved the old style. I hate the new style. Please bring back the old style.
Response from L.L.Bean
July 13, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
Customer feedback is incredibly important to us, and we regularly share it with our Product Design Team. We'll make sure your request to bring the old style back is passed along.
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June 25, 2026
Perfect fit
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Hiking
Standard fit fits perfectly and looks great it’s difficult to find pants for a slender guy that’s not “skinny fit”
NH
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June 20, 2026
Comfy and nice looking.
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Husband really likes these pants, the fit and material.
Williston, Vt
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June 19, 2026
Poor redesign
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Used for: Hunting, Casual or Every Day, Fishing, Camping, Hiking
I work construction and have a farm. I have been wearing these pants 7 days a week for countless years, I buy 5-10 pairs at a time. They are always the same, Only change I remember
Wv
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June 6, 2026
Inconsistent Sizing
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Hiking
I ordered the Riverton Pants W31 L30 regular. It was the 4th pair I've ordered over time. No two pairs fit exactly the same, but this time my Riverton pants were way off size. They
Response from L.L.Bean
June 9, 2026
By L.L. Bean Customer Service Team
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the sizing issue you encountered. A member of our team will be in touch to help resolve this.
Portland, OR
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May 22, 2026
Bring back the old style
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
The old style had Velcro back pockets to keep my wallet more secure. Would buy more if the previous version were still available.
Response from L.L.Bean
May 26, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
Thank you for the feedback! We have passed your comments along to our Product Development Team.
Kansas
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May 22, 2026
Bring back the previous style
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Camping, Hiking
I have 6 pair of the previous version with stretch and love them. I would buy 10 more if you brought them back. The phone pocket on the right side is perfect - haven't found any ot
Pueblo, CO
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May 21, 2026
Inconsistent
I wish whomever designs and manufactures these pants would stick to a formula. The secure, left side, velcro flap back pocket has moved to the other side (now zippered), and the zi
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May 21, 2026
Used to be my favorite pants
Weight: 250-260 lbs
Height: 6'2"
What happened?!? The Riverton pants with stretch were perfect. Nice blend of heavy duty durability mixed with a light enough fabric to be comfortable. And the added stretch was soo
FL
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150
Verified Purchase
May 17, 2026
I ordered the new Riverton pants hoping the new side pocket placement would work. I regret the purchase because I am now sitting on my phone.
Illinois
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May 13, 2026
Great Yard Pants
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'10"
I bought 2 pair of these in Sept. of '23 for my husband, who's retired but does tremendous amounts of landscaping & maintenance on our property. They just recently started wearing
Littleton, CO
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Verified Purchase
May 6, 2026
Very Very tight
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Sizes run small!
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April 30, 2026
horrible in every way will be returning .
Weight: 210-220 lbs
Height: 6'2"
Used for: Casual or Every Day
sizing off , redesigned the perfect pant to the imperfect pant . should offer more colors
& 2 different weights such as : light duty 7 oz . & heavy duty 10oz.
BRING BACK T
pa
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April 28, 2026
Weight: 200-210 lbs
Height: 6'5" and up
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Travel, Cycling, Hiking
Please bring him back 36 inch in Selena. I love these pants for the The changes you’ve made as of late. I do not like. These literally were my daily pants. I could wear them to chu
Pittsfield Illinois
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April 21, 2026
Bring Back Old Style
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 230-240 lbs
What was wrong with the old style? This new version is worse in every possible way.
FL
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March 30, 2026
No no no....Removed the Phone pocket?????
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Snowshoeing, Camping, Hiking
These are my standard daily wear. Perfect for the office, straight to the trail, and straight out to dinner or meetings or meetups in the evenings. I have 4 pairs, and JUST replace
Response from L.L.Bean
April 1, 2026
By L.L. Bean Customer Service Team
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your disappointment. Customer input is very important to us, and we routinely pass it along to our Product Design Team. We’ll be sure to share your request to bring back the original style with pockets.
Auburn, MA
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March 27, 2026
Riverton's discontinued the phone pocket.
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Cross-Country Skiing, Camping, Hiking
Where is the phone pocket? I never knew how much I needed a phone pocket until my Riverton pants had one. I love Riverton pants for the great fit but no phone pocket is a deal brea
Response from L.L.Bean
March 31, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry the new design was disappointing, and we've shared this with our product team. We appreciate you returning them.
Cincinnati, OH
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March 20, 2026
Bring back the thigh pocket
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 6'2"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
I loved the old design, especially the thigh (i.e., phone) pocket. I have gone through 5-6 pairs. The new design is a big step backwards for me and no longer fits my needs.
Idaho
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