Built for tradesmen who spend real time on their knees.
The 053 DILLON-PRO Utility Kneepad Work Pants take our Dillon utility platform and add easy-access, top-loading kneepad pockets for SQUISH® knee pad inserts. They’re built for long days kneeling, climbing, crawling, bending, and moving through tough jobs without sacrificing comfort or mobility.
Made with ACTIONFLEX® DX stretch fabric, reinforced stitching, large front pockets, utility-style leg pockets, a yoke cell pocket, hammer loop, rigid tool clip, and a refined regular fit, these pants bring serious jobsite function without the stiff, bulky feel of traditional work pants.
SQUISH® knee pad inserts sold separately.
The 053 DILLON-PRO Utility Kneepad Work Pants are built for tradesmen who need durable work pants with built-in kneepad pocket function.
Designed with easy-access, top-loading external kneepad pockets, these PRO pants are compatible with SQUISH® knee pad inserts so you can add cushioning and protection when the job demands it. Remove the pads when you don’t need them, or move one set between multiple PRO pants.
Features:
• Easy-access top-loading kneepad pockets
• Compatible with SQUISH® knee pad inserts
• SQUISH® pads sold separately
• ACTIONFLEX® DX stretch fabric
• Durable abrasion and tear resistant twill
• Moisture management technology
• UPF 50+
• Fabric will not shrink or fade
• Refined, regular fit
• Reinforced stitching at stress points
• Large front pockets
• Multi-compartment utility-style leg pockets
• Yoke cell phone pocket
• Hammer loop
• Rigid tool clip
• YKK fly zipper
• Metal shank waist button
Best for:
Carpenters, flooring installers, drywallers, roofers, concrete crews, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, service techs, landscapers, general trades, and anyone spending long days kneeling or moving on the job.
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your order and delivery location.
Orders typically ship within 1–3 business days. Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to the email used at checkout.
Expedited shipping orders must be placed by 11:00 AM Mountain Time to have the best chance of shipping the same business day. Expedited orders placed after 11:00 AM, on weekends, or on holidays may ship the next business day.
Returns are accepted within 30 days on eligible items. Products must be returned in new, unworn, unwashed condition with original tags and packaging.
Final sale, closeout, worn, washed, damaged, or altered items are not eligible for return.
For sizing help, product questions, exchanges, or return support, contact us and we’ll help get you dialed in.
WAIST
Measure around the waist where you normally wear your pants.
HIP/SEAT
Measure around the fullest part of your seat.
THIGH
Measure around the thigh, 3" down from the crotch seam.
LEG OPENING
Measure around the bottom opening of the pant leg.
INSEAM
Measure the inside of your leg from the crotch down to the bottom of your ankle to find your correct inseam length. Inseam measurements are the same as the tag size.
Our men's work pants are built with a regular fit and ACTIONFLEX® DX stretch fabric for easy movement without feeling baggy.
If you are between waist sizes, we recommend sizing up for more room through the waist and thighs.
Measurement tolerances:
Waist: ±0.75"
Hip/Seat: ±0.75"
Thigh: ±0.50"
Leg Opening: ±0.25"
Inseam: ±0.25"
| Size | Waist | Hip/Seat | Thigh | Leg Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30W | 31.5" | 40" | 23" | 16" |
| 32W | 33.5" | 42" | 24" | 16.25" |
| 34W | 35.5" | 44" | 25" | 16.5" |
| 36W | 37.5" | 46" | 26" | 16.75" |
| 38W | 39.5" | 48" | 27" | 17" |
| 40W | 41.5" | 50" | 28" | 17.25" |
| 42W | 43.5" | 52" | 29" | 17.5" |
| 44W | 45.5" | 54" | 30" | 17.75" |
I have 2-pr of these 053 Dillon Pros and have been wearing them a fair amount for the last two months. This time I got the proper waist size. (I ordered a waist size 2" too small a few years ago). With the proper waist and length measurements, both SQIUISH pads now fit properly under my knees when kneeling.
I bought 6-pr of SQUISH type pants - 4 of denim, 2 of side pocket - a few years ago. The pads would fit to one side edge under my left knee. I always had to adjust before kneeling. The crotch area gave out in the same area of each denim pair. And the seam going from crotch-to-belt area on the backside of both side pocket pants wore out and split. To their defense, probably a lot if not all of the cause was due to ordering too small of waist size.
I think the 053's here should hold up better since they're much baggier than the previous pairs. I should also note, I like the knee padding. They give enough cushion, and I don't have to carry around a knee pad which frees up my hands.
These pants are amazing! I was usually a Truwerk man, but these are my favorite now!
After using other brands, I ordered four pair from Thrive a couple years ago.
Other than becoming quite stained from products I use every day they are still solid.
Just ordered four more pairs. I’ll keep the old ones for grungy work and rotate the new ones for “clean days” especially when meeting new customers.
Best work pant with knee pad, very good material long last , its my second pant thank you
Thank you for your positive feedback, Mansoor! We're glad to hear that our DILLON-PRO Utility Knee Pad Work Pants have been working well for you. Our team takes pride in using high-quality materials to ensure durability. We appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy your second pair just as much. Have a great day!
These pants are durable, fit and function at 5 star. I only give my purchase 4 star because the pads are useless. What I mean by that is the knee pad slides side to side easily while kneeling resulting in my knee sliding off and contacting hard surfaces.
Recommend improvement, add a method to hold the knee pad in place. Imagine how good knee pads work. One velcro strap above the knee and one below the knee secured on the back side of the leg.
They fit really well and have more than enough pockets for extra tools and such. A great feel to them. the knee pad has a little to much room to move around, but you just have to adjust your pants slightly and your set. Very satisfied. Bought two pair and if I need more work pants I'll definitely buy more here.
Great pants! I had purchased 2 pairs and recently ordered a third. Good elasticity and I like the deep pockets. The knee pads sold by thrive were a little thick for me so I use neoprene ones from another company. Overall I would recommend them.
Great pants seem very durable
They feel comfortable and fit well. I’ll know more in a few months after wearing. Because of the cost I do not want to get them dirty. Lol
Really enjoying these so far. Definitely protect my knees while kneeling on concrete, and they seem like they'll last quite a while.
My new favorite painter shorts and pants, so comfy.
Pants run a little long I usually wear 34/30 pants I had to return and purchase 34/29. I've been wearing them for over a month now and think they're fantastic. Thank you Thrive
Comfortable, light weight, pockets are in the correct place. Easy to launder and hold there color.
Finally a pair of painters pants that are actually cut for a woman and you're not showing crack every time you've been down to do baseboard very comfortable very flexible finally size 2 I couldn't be more happy no more Dickies for this girl
We are committed to our women painters out there! Will be expanding our women's line in the future.
Appreciate the review!
