Perfect for kayaking
Analise says she loves her new Northrune mid-to-low rise shorts for summer adventures.
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Analise says she loves her new Northrune mid-to-low rise shorts for summer adventures.
Kris says, “I love these shorts,” while wearing The Northrune Shorts on a yacht in Tahoe.
When it comes to vacation, everyone needs time to get away. I know for myself, I always pack way too many clothes and items, only to end up wearing the same three things over and over again. The V2 Pants are designed for exactly that kind of trip.
With the pocket fabric sewn to the full leg length and featuring 20–40% vertical stretch, it adds more flexibility for squatting and everyday activities.
Today we planted trees to help offset our carbon emissions and continue building Northrune with better practices in mind. It’s one small step in creating products with a lower impact.
Is wearing our new mid-to-low rise shorts and plans to use them for hiking and traveling this spring and summer.
The Northrune Shorts feature a forward-positioned pocket design that improves hip mobility and overall comfort. The updated construction allows for greater stretch while creating a more natural, accessible pocket opening than traditional side-seam pockets.
Inner Pocket Fabric Update
Updated inner pocket fabric for Northrune pants to a more structured feel while keeping the same black color. New fabric is higher quality and reduces wrinkling after washing and drying.
We just donated $100 to the Arbor Day Foundation to help plant trees and offset our emissions.
With 5 pockets, double-knee fabric, and a comfortable cut, the Northrune Pant is perfect for traveling.
Back Pocket Upgrade
Back pocket sewing process updated to occur before removing extra slack in the pocket. Originally, there wasn’t much slack, but this change improves durability. Each pocket is now sewn before attaching the legs, with the left and right legs sewn together for added strength.
Our first pant ever made — the Northrune Original Pant in Charcoal — seen flying to Milan.
The Moss Northrune Original Pant, worn by Tyler while traveling with a layover.
This collection introduces all-season pants—lounge, athletic, utility, and everyday—for both men and women, in natural colors, along with a range of accessories like graphic beanies and unique tops, including graphic tees. This is the biggest collection we’ve ever launched, built from customer feedback, and it will serve as the foundation of Northrune—our Core Collection.
The Northrune Original Pants are sewn 100% in Minnesota — from the cutting of the fabric to the final stitch. Every step of the process is handled in-house by us at Northrune, allowing complete control over quality, fit, and durability.
These pants were designed with one goal in mind: create a pair of pants that can keep up with real life while staying comfortable all day.
Made from a flexible double-knit fabric, the Northrune Original Pants offer stretch, breathability, and freedom of movement. Whether you're walking the city, heading to work, traveling, working out, or spending time outdoors, they move with you instead of against you. Unlike stiff denim or restrictive work pants, these are built for comfort without sacrificing structure.
The five-pocket layout gives you everyday practicality with room for essentials like your phone, wallet, keys, passport, knife, or other daily carry items. Each pocket was placed with function in mind, keeping the design clean while remaining useful.
The elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring provide a secure fit that stays comfortable throughout the day. No digging waistbands, no stiff pressure when sitting down, and no need to change pants after a long day.
Inside, the fabric feels soft and smooth against the skin. Outside, the pants maintain a rugged and durable exterior designed to handle repeated wear. They’ve been tested beyond casual use, including an 11-mile hike through Upper Peninsula Michigan terrain in 2025, where comfort, movement, and durability all mattered.
The Northrune Original Pants were never designed to follow trends. They were designed to solve a problem: most pants force you to choose between comfort, performance, and style.
These aim to give you all three.
If you're looking for men’s pants made in Minnesota that are practical, comfortable, and built with purpose, the Northrune Original Pants are worth a serious look.