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A note on this review: I first published this review in November 2022 after receiving the Torra Pant and Shevlin Hoodie from BRUNT for testing. At the time, I could only report on first impressions — the materials felt right, the fit was good, and early wear was promising. What I couldn’t tell you then was whether any of it would hold up. Three-plus years of regular field use later, I can answer that question. The update is at the bottom.
I’ve worn my fair share of workwear, including Carhartt, Duluth Trading Co., Caterpillar Apparel, and various others. So, I was excited to try out a new brand and discover how BRUNT Workwear compares to some of my go-tos. As someone who relies on their workwear every day for protection, comfort, and utility, I knew that I could provide the insight readers need to ‘try on’ BRUNT before investing in their gear. I paid careful attention to comfort, fit, flexibility, and durability, so I hope this hands-on review of BRUNT’s Shevlin Hoodie and Torra Pant provides you with clarity about whether these clothes will live up to your expectations.
BRUNT Workwear
It seems like the big players in the workwear industry have monopolized the markets for decades, so it’s refreshing to see a new player in the game, with affordable offerings that truly focus on the needs of tradespeople.
First Impressions
BRUNT doesn’t overly package their gear, and I appreciate this. Excess packaging and plastic can be quite wasteful – plus, fancy packaging is just an added cost.
When the Shevlin hoodie and Torra pants arrived, the first thing I noticed was how soft the materials are. Often, work pants are stiff, and even scratchy, before a few wears and washes. The Torra pants are neither stiff nor scratchy.
The next thing I noticed was how lightweight they are.
The Shevlin hoodie is also remarkably soft. The exterior is smooth to the touch, while the interior has that ‘can’t resist running my hand over it’ feel. Honestly, after feeling just how comfortable and soft this fabric is, I worried the hoodie may not be able to handle the wear-and-tear I would put it through.
Style and Fit
When it comes to workwear, utility often takes precedence over style. However, I often meet with landowners, or need to go from the field into the office, and vice versa. Plus, no one wants to feel out of place if they go into a restaurant for lunch or stop by the store on the way home. Luckily, BRUNT’s hoodie and pants look great and fit well, allowing you to blend in to any environment.
Neither item of clothing has garish branding.
Torra Pants: Room to Move & Look Great
I ordered the Torra pants in the tan coloration, with a 36” waist and 32” inseam. I wanted a little extra room, and knew I could always throw on a belt. I’ve been burned before by other brands that run small, and a waistband cutting into me is the last thing I want while I work.
The outcome: The Torra pants strike the perfect balance between offering room to move and not being too baggy. The pant legs cover the tops of my boots, which is what I look for. I don’t want dirt, debris, or ticks finding their way in while I work.
Shevlin Hoodie: A durable option for all seasons
The Shevlin hoodie also fits extremely well, and it doesn’t create the paunch effect that other hoodies give. The hunter green is also very attractive.
The sleeves are a tad long, but that’s better than being too short, in my line of work. It prevents gaps between my sleeves and if I need to wear gloves. The length of the hoodie is also great. It is long enough that it will cover the top of your pants as you squat down to work.
The hood is luxuriously large. It will cover your ears, and snaps closed up the neck to the chin, to prevent wind intrusion. I can also see the larger hood being a huge advantage if you wear hearing protection or a hard hat.
Utility
These clothes are built for work. They’re well-designed, without any frivolous tags that can get caught while you work. They’re also designed to function in harmony with your work tasks.
The belly pocket on the hoodie has plenty of space for items like plans or a folded map. It also has a hidden pocket for your phone. This is great, since it keeps your phone from bouncing around and in an easy-to-access location. I appreciate this design detail, because working with a phone in my pants pocket can restrict movement when it comes to bending.
The Torra pants also offer intelligently-designed details that come in handy. One of my favorite details is the reinforced belt loops – nothing frustrates me more than having a belt loop tear off the waistband, rendering an otherwise good pair of pants trash.
The slanted back pockets reduce fumbling when I need to slip something into my pocket, and they’re wide enough to not trap my hand when I’m retrieving something.
The knees on the Torra pants are an unsung hero. They’re extremely comfortable, and you will not even think about constricted knees as you squat and bend. I’ve worn other pants that actually chafe my knees and rub away hair – these pants will not do that.
Again, the extra room in the pants offers a great balance between easy movement and the right amount of extra fabric. The pockets are deep, too.
Comfort
Yes, these clothes are comfortable. They truly are extremely lightweight, which is so refreshing after wearing so many heavy workwear fabrics.
The hoodie has quickly become my favorite piece of clothing. It’s warm and cozy, yet breathable. Even after several washes, it remains soft as fleece.
The pants are more comfortable than some of my previous favorites (including Duluth’s firehouse pants). At no point during the workday do I think about them, which is a great sign. They’re lightweight, breathable, and flex with the body.
There’s no gapping at the back when you bend down, and they don’t ride up or rub as you walk or work.
Durability
So far, BRUNT workwear has lived up to its promise. These clothes are tough, and hold up well. The hoodie and pants have yet to show any wear and tear. This is especially impressive when it comes to the hoodie – I was quite worried that, because it was so soft, it would develop pilling and snags from working in the woods. So far, the hoodie remains smooth, without holes, seam splits, or snags.
The fabrics of both items also wick away dirt, so you can get away without washing them after every wear. Because they’re breathable, they don’t get grimy or funky from sweat quickly.
BRUNT Workwear: Clothes That Earn Their Place in Your Closet
If you’re looking for workwear that offers more comfort, versatility, and durability than the standard big brands, BRUNT Workwear is a safe choice. Their clothes are lightweight, yet durable, and designed with work utility in mind. Both the Torra pants and the Shevlin hoodie are superb value for their price. When I wear these clothes, I don’t feel like I’m settling for “adequate” – I feel like BRUNT has designed these clothes to meet every expectation I could conjure up.
Update: 3+ Years of Field Use (February 2026)
When I wrote this review, BRUNT was a DTC-only startup that most people in the trades had never heard of. Since then, they’ve sold their millionth pair of boots and expanded into 850 retail stores nationwide. Whether that growth changes the brand remains to be seen. What I can report is what happened to the clothes I’ve been wearing in the field since late 2022.
The Torra Pant
My tan Torras have been through three full field seasons — creek crossings, thorny brush, long days crawling through scrub for survey work, and more wash cycles than I’d care to count. I half-expected the reinforced belt loops to be the first thing to go; they haven’t budged. The knees, which I praised in the original review, are still intact. No blowout, no thin spots. The waist seam shows the faintest sign of the stress a 36-inch gut puts on fabric over three years of squatting, but it hasn’t failed.
The color has faded about half a shade, which is honest. These aren’t raw selvedge denim — they’re cotton-poly work pants, and they’ll lighten up with repeated washing. That’s not a complaint; it’s what happens. What hasn’t happened: the pockets haven’t blown out, the slanted back pockets still close cleanly, and the calf buttons on the leg openings are all present and accounted for. That last detail matters more than it sounds — on other brands, those are typically the first casualties.
I’ve started reaching for the Torras on office days too. Not because I’ve run out of other options, but because after three years they fit better than most of my non-work pants. Make of that what you will.
The Shevlin Hoodie
The hoodie was the one I was most skeptical about. The fabric felt almost too soft when it arrived — more like a premium fleece than something built to take abuse. I was wrong to worry.
Three winters in, the Shevlin still has no pilling, no snags, no seam separation. The DWR finish isn’t as aggressive as it was on day one — after this many washes, that’s expected — but light rain still beads off the outer face rather than soaking in. The hood hasn’t deformed. The neck snaps, which replace the drawstring hazard that job sites don’t allow anyway, are still functioning. The hidden phone pocket on the right side still has its original elasticity.
The hunter green has held its color better than the pants have held their tan. After three-plus years, it still looks more like a garment someone cares about than something that’s been used as a work layer every cold morning since late 2022.
One honest note: the cuffs have started to show some wear right at the hem edge where they contact my gloves. It’s cosmetic, not structural, and it’s the kind of thing that happens with any fleece-faced layer in real use. If I were buying again, I might size down in the sleeves to reduce that friction point — or I’d just accept it as the price of actually using your gear.
The numbers
Torra Pant: $59.99 at purchase, still $59.99 today. Worn in the field an average of three days per week, nine months per year. That’s roughly 450 days of field wear over three years. $60 ÷ 450 = $0.13 per wear. A pair of Duluth firehose pants at $90 that I wore out in 14 months works out to considerably more per wear, and I had to replace them.
Shevlin Hoodie: Same price. I reach for it every cool morning from September through April, which in practice means about 300 days of wear over three years. $60 ÷ 300 = $0.20 per wear, and it’s still going.
On BRUNT as a company
One thing worth noting: BRUNT has grown considerably since 2022. They’re now in hundreds of retail stores, they’ve launched a USA-made boot line (the USA Marin Welted, assembled in San Antonio), and they’ve inked partnerships with the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots. Heritage brands like Carhartt have drifted toward fashion; BRUNT’s founder has been explicit that they don’t intend to follow that path. So far, the clothes back that up.
The verdict after three-plus years: buy them. The Torra Pant and Shevlin Hoodie both delivered what they promised in 2022, and then held up long enough to confirm it wasn’t luck.
