Men's Rydr™ Series
The Men's Rydr™ Series Set the Standard for Articulated Pants in 1996, and Still Sets It Today.
Choose from a variety of fabrics, weights, and silhouettes for the men's Rydr™ pieces that work for your day:
Articulated Heritage. The original Rydr™ pant changed the way performance pants are constructed: an articulated knee built into the pattern rather than seamed in afterward. That same shape carries through every piece in the men's slice of the series, so the fit moves with you whether you're behind the wheel, on a ladder, or out on the trail.
FreeRyde™ Comfort. The FreeRyde™ waistband is the signature comfort feature across the series. It contours with your hips and stays put through long days without digging in or rolling over, which is why it anchors both the everyday pant and the denim in the lineup.
Built for Year-Round Wear. The men's pieces in the series span warm-weather weights with UPF 50+ sun protection, lined winter options with a brushed interior for insulation, and a stretch denim jean that pairs the same articulated knee with a 4-way stretch fabric. There's a Rydr™ for every season without leaving the series.
Workhorse Flannel. Beyond pants, the series extends into a flannel shirt built on the same workwear logic: ultra-soft hand, subtle corduroy details, and durability that holds up to real wear. It pairs naturally with any pant in the series, on or off the jobsite.
When choosing a piece from the men's Rydr™ Series, look for the signature touches that earned the line its following: the articulated knee for unrestricted bending and crouching, a gusseted crotch for full range of motion, and the FreeRyde™ waistband for all-day comfort. For a lighter take on the same fit, see our Rydr Lite collection, 30% lighter, same DNA.
Choose from a variety of fabrics, weights, and silhouettes for the men's Rydr™ pieces that work for your day:
Articulated Heritage. The original Rydr™ pant changed the way performance pants are constructed: an articulated knee built into the pattern rather than seamed in afterward. That same shape carries through every piece in the men's slice of the series, so the fit moves with you whether you're behind the wheel, on a ladder, or out on the trail.
FreeRyde™ Comfort. The FreeRyde™ waistband is the signature comfort feature across the series. It contours with your hips and stays put through long days without digging in or rolling over, which is why it anchors both the everyday pant and the denim in the lineup.
Built for Year-Round Wear. The men's pieces in the series span warm-weather weights with UPF 50+ sun protection, lined winter options with a brushed interior for insulation, and a stretch denim jean that pairs the same articulated knee with a 4-way stretch fabric. There's a Rydr™ for every season without leaving the series.
Workhorse Flannel. Beyond pants, the series extends into a flannel shirt built on the same workwear logic: ultra-soft hand, subtle corduroy details, and durability that holds up to real wear. It pairs naturally with any pant in the series, on or off the jobsite.
When choosing a piece from the men's Rydr™ Series, look for the signature touches that earned the line its following: the articulated knee for unrestricted bending and crouching, a gusseted crotch for full range of motion, and the FreeRyde™ waistband for all-day comfort. For a lighter take on the same fit, see our Rydr Lite collection, 30% lighter, same DNA.
The men's Rydr™ Series, articulated pants and a workhorse flannel built on a 1996-original pattern that still outperforms its rivals.
What is the Rydr™ Series?
The Rydr™ Series is KÜHL's articulated-pattern line, originally launched in 1996 with a pant that changed how performance pants were constructed. The defining move was building the knee articulation directly into the pattern, not adding it as a seam afterward, a small engineering choice that gives real freedom of movement when you crouch, kneel, or climb. The series spans multiple divisions on kuhl.com. This page covers the men's slice. Today the line includes warm-weather, winter-lined, and denim weights anchored by the same articulated fit.
What pieces are in the Rydr™ Series?
The men's Rydr™ Series includes pants and a flannel shirt. On the pants side: the original articulated pant, a lighter-weight variant, a winter-lined pant with a brushed interior for cold-weather wear, and a stretch denim jean with the same articulated knee. The shirt side is the Rydr™ Flannel, ultra-soft, durable, with subtle corduroy details for work and weekends.
Who is the Rydr™ Series designed for?
The men's Rydr™ Series is designed for guys who put their pants through real use: work, travel, weekend projects, trail days, and everything between. The articulated knee and gusseted crotch favor anyone who bends, crouches, drives, or hikes during the day rather than sitting still. If you want one pant that handles the jobsite and a dinner reservation without changing, this is the line.
What fabrics and construction details define the Rydr™ Series?
The men's Rydr™ Series is defined by three constants: an articulated knee built into the pattern, a gusseted crotch for unrestricted motion, and the FreeRyde™ waistband for all-day comfort. Fabrics shift by use case: warmer pieces use lighter weaves with UPF 50+ sun protection, the winter pant adds a brushed interior lining, and the jean uses a 4-way stretch denim. The flannel uses an ultra-soft brushed weave with corduroy accents. Across the series, the construction priorities stay the same: durability, mobility, and a fit that doesn't fight you.
How does the Rydr™ Series compare to KÜHL's other series?
The Rydr™ Series is the articulated-fit workwear-leaning line, built around the knee articulation that changed KÜHL pant construction in 1996. For a lighter, dressier softshell pant, see our Renegade collection. For heavier insulation built for serious cold, our Burr Series takes a different approach. For a stretch-heavy travel pant with its own waistband system, look at our Resistor collection. The Rydr™ line stays in its lane: articulated, true to the original 1996 fit.
What weather and conditions does the Rydr™ Series handle best?
The men's Rydr™ Series handles full four-season wear, by piece, not by compromise. Lighter-weight pants with UPF 50+ cover warm-weather hiking, travel, and shoulder-season days. The winter-lined pant covers cold-weather chores, hunting, and walking the dog in single digits, with a brushed interior holding body heat. The denim jean fits everyday city-to-weekend wear. The flannel handles cool fall and mild winter days as a midweight layer. Pick by weight. The fit and the articulated knee stay consistent across the lineup.
