Rick Owens
Mastodon Slim Cargo Joggers
Rick Owens Mastodon Slim Cargo Joggers are cargo-style jogger pants made from slightly stretchy structured cotton fabric, featuring a slim fit, drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, slant pockets, cargo pockets with zippered flaps, rear flap patch pockets, and gathered elastic ankles, with an inseam of 28 inches (71 cm). They are commonly used for casual daily wear and fashion-focused outfits, often paired with Rick Owens footwear. Reviews note the jersey fabric is comfortable and the pants are versatile, but the fit can be tight in the thighs and calves, and the elastic waist may lose tension over time.
- Material
- Structured cotton fabric
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- slim-fit, cargo, utilitarian, gothic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Luxurious cargo-style joggers with a slim fit, structured cotton fabric, and multiple functional pockets.
Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, zippered cargo pockets, gathered elastic ankles.
- Material
- Structured cotton fabric
- Style
- slim-fit, cargo, utilitarian, gothic, minimal
- Occasion
- casual, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Luxurious cargo-style joggers
- Relaxed silhouette with slim fit
- Slightly stretchy structured cotton fabric
- Accent drawcord-adjustable elastic waist
- Slant front pockets
- Cargo pockets with zippered flap
- Flap patch pockets at back
- Gathered elastic ankles
- Made in Europe
- Inseam length: 28 inches
- Rick Owens signature utilitarian aesthetic
- Gothic-style monochromatic design
Product Insights
The Rick Owens Mastodon Slim Cargo Joggers, launched in the AW16 apocalyptic collection, command a $1300 CAD retail but are often bought at 30-65% off. Buyers report a tight fit in thighs and calves, recommending sizing up or the more comfortable jersey knit over the structured woven. While the waistband may lose elasticity, the fabric softens without losing shape, and the pants are considered more versatile and easier to style than the Bauhaus cargoes, frequently paired with Ramones sneakers or combat boots. Black sells out fastest.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Buyers report tight thighs and calves; they size up or opt for jersey.
- Waist durability
- Buyers report waistband loses elasticity over time; needs belt or repair.
- Pricing
- Retail $1300 CAD; buyers advise waiting for 30-65% off sales.
- Color availability
- Black color sells out faster than other options.
- Fabric variant
- Buyers report that the jersey knit is so comfortable they wear it more often than the structured woven.
- Versatility
- Buyers find Mastodon more comfortable and easier to style than Bauhaus.
- Design origin
- Model debuted in Rick Owens’s AW16 ecological-apocalypse collection.
- Collection origin
- Design roots in Rick Owens' AW16 apocalyptic 'Mastodon' collection.
- Wearability
- More comfortable and easier to style than Bauhaus, per buyers.
- Price justification
- Frequent sales make full retail rarely paid; mythology justifies price for some.
- Fabric integrity
- The fabric softens slightly but maintains its shape over time.
- Waistband durability
- The elastic waist may lose tension over extended use.
- Footwear pairing
- Buyers pair them with Ramones sneakers or combat boots.
- Color popularity
- Buyers report the black colorway sells out fastest and suits monochrome outfits.
- Versus Bauhaus
- Buyers wear these more than the Bauhaus cargo pants daily.
Product record
- Title
- Mastodon Slim Cargo Joggers
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 1300 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The evolution of the Mastodon cargo line
- The 'Mastodon' name was born in the men's Autumn/Winter 2016 runway show, a collection framed by ecological anxiety and an apocalyptic vision — this dark, conceptual foundation still gives the cargo jogger's monochromatic, utilitarian design its narrative weight.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of black cargo jogger pants on a standing male model; visible features include drawstring waist, side cargo pockets with flap and horizontal zip, tapered legs with ribbed ankle cuffs, and tonal stitching.
- Overall silhouetteMid-rise tapered pants fitted through the thigh and narrowing toward ribbed elasticized ankle cuffs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Waist and drawstringVisible external drawstring with two long off-white cords emerging from the waistband center and hanging down past the crotch.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high) - Cargo pocketsLarge rectangular side cargo pockets on each thigh with top flap closures; each pocket shows an additional horizontal zip pocket integrated on the outer face.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Zipper hardwareShiny silver horizontal zipper teeth and pull visible on each cargo pocket.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high) - Ankle cuffsRibbed elasticized black cuffs at each ankle creating a gathered finish above the shoes.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.83 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.83 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth woven fabric with faint creasing; appears uniform in color and texture.
- Visible stitching and panelsTonal stitching outlining pocket edges and panel seams visible on thighs and around knees.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a male model cropped head to toe against a plain light-gray to white gradient background; even diffuse lighting with minimal shadows; model wearing black top and high-top sneakers.
- Shot compositionVertical full-body studio shot showing the model centered in frame from upper chest to feet with neutral pose and arms crossed in front of torso.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray to white gradient backdrop with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even lighting with faint shadowing beneath feet and subtle highlights on fabric folds.
- Additional garments and footwearModel also wears a black short-sleeve top layered over a long-sleeve black knit; black high-top sneakers with off-white soles and laces are visible.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.24 · y 0.84 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
black· main pant fabric#141214off-white· drawstring cordsmetallic silver· zipper hardware#EEEEEE- Overall silhouetteMid-rise tapered pants fitted through the thigh and narrowing toward ribbed elasticized ankle cuffs.
- 02
Product
Front view of black cargo jogger pants showing waistband with long off-white drawstrings, flap cargo pockets with visible metal zipper hardware on the left thigh, tapered legs with elastic cuffs and visible seam lines.
- Waistband and drawstringsElastic waistband with two long flat off-white drawstrings that hang down the front to mid-thigh; waistband also shows topstitching and a smooth finish.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Front pocketsDiagonal front slash pockets at the hips with visible pocket openings and topstitching along the pocket edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Left thigh cargo pocketLarge rectangular flap cargo pocket on the left thigh with a smaller zip pocket integrated above or on the flap; flap has sharp rectangular corners and visible topstitching.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Left thigh zipperHorizontal silver metal zipper with a small rectangular pull, located on the left thigh cargo area.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Right thigh cargo detailRight thigh shows stacked flap pockets with rectangular flaps and a visible folded tab; some pocket edges are layered and topstitched.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high) - Leg seams and taperVisible vertical seam lines run down the front of each leg; the legs taper toward elasticized ankle cuffs producing a slim lower leg profile.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.64 (high) - Ankle cuffsElasticized ankle cuffs finished with gathered fabric that sit above the shoes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceMain pant fabric appears smooth and matte with close, even weave and minimal surface sheen.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Model wearing the pants from waist to feet against a plain light background; high-top sneakers and part of a black top and hands are visible. Even studio lighting with soft shadows under shoes.
- Model crop and poseImage shows model from mid-torso to feet standing straight with one hand resting on the right thigh and the other hand in the left pocket.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 0.98 (high) - Visible footwearHigh-top sneakers with black textured upper and cream-colored rubber soles and laces are visible; one shoe shows a side zipper.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.74 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.72 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray to white seamless studio background with soft even lighting and subtle shadows under the shoes.
Colors
matte black· main fabric#110D0Eoff-white cream· drawstringssilver metallic· zipper hardware- Waistband and drawstringsElastic waistband with two long flat off-white drawstrings that hang down the front to mid-thigh; waistband also shows topstitching and a smooth finish.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of black cargo jogger pants worn on a model; visible features include an elastic waistband, rear flap pocket, large side cargo pocket with a horizontal metal zipper, side seam hand pocket, tapered legs with elastic cuffs, and visible topstitching.
- View and fitRear three-quarter view showing the pants worn on a model from the waist to the ankles; legs are tapered toward elasticized cuffs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband with visible gathered fabric at the top back of the pants.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (high) - Rear flap pocketSquare rear pocket with a rectangular flap stitched on top, located on the right back (viewer left) of the pants.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.23 · h 0.14 (high) - Side seam hand pocketInset side seam pocket opening visible with model's hand partially inserted at the hip on the right side (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.13 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Cargo pocket with flapLarge rectangular cargo pocket on the outer thigh with a top flap; pocket extends down the thigh and is box-stitched to the pant leg.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Cargo pocket horizontal zipperHorizontal metal zipper set into the cargo pocket, with visible metal teeth and pull located near the pocket's top third.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Elastic ankle cuffsGathered elastic cuffs at the ankle creating a bloused finish above the shoes.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with visible topstitching around pockets and seams; no printed patterns visible.
- Topstitching and seam detailsVisible single-line topstitching around pocket edges, flap edges, and along the side seams.
Other
Studio product shot showing the model wearing the pants against a plain light background; visible props include black fur-textured high-top sneakers with cream soles and a black knit top on the model. Lighting is even with soft shadows on the floor.
- Shot compositionStudio three-quarter rear shot cropped from mid-torso to the floor, centered on the pants; model turned slightly to viewer right.
- Background and surfaceNeutral light gray to white seamless background and floor; minimal visible shadow under the model's feet.
- Model styling and propsModel wears a black long-sleeve top and black fur-textured high-top sneakers with cream rubber soles and side zippers; the shoes are props and not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.80 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.80 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowDiffuse, even studio lighting with soft, low-contrast shadows beneath the model.
Colors
black· main fabric#110F11metallic silver· cargo pocket zipper- View and fitRear three-quarter view showing the pants worn on a model from the waist to the ankles; legs are tapered toward elasticized cuffs.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- How does the structured cotton fabric drape and soften with wear? Does it maintain its shape similar to other Rick Owens cargo pants, or does it relax over time?
- Community reviews indicate that the structured cotton fabric of the Mastodon Slim Cargo Joggers softens slightly with wear but generally maintains its shape, similar to other Rick Owens cargo pants. The fabric is described as holding its structure well, though the jersey version (if applicable) may relax more. This is based on user reports rather than official product data.
- Are Mastodon cargos worth full retail price?
- No, they frequently go on sale for 30-65% off; waiting for discounts or buying secondhand is recommended.
- How do they fit?
- Fit can be tight in the thighs and calves; consider sizing up, especially for woven fabrics, or choose jersey fabrics (BA) for more stretch.
- How do they compare to Bauhaus cargos?
- Mastodon is more comfortable and easier to style, while Bauhaus is more striking and unique.
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/Rickowens, r/DesignerRepsReddit users generally advise against paying full retail for Rick Owens Mastodon Slim Cargo Joggers due to frequent sales, though many appreciate their comfort and easy styling, while fit issues and originality are debated.
Overall, the sentiment is mixed: while the product is praised for comfort and versatility, there is strong consensus that the retail price is not justified, and several users report fit and sizing problems. Opinions on originality are split.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual daily wear, often paired with Rick Owens sneakers like Ramones or boots
- Fashion outfits where comfort and a distinct Rick Owens aesthetic are prioritized
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Bauhaus Cargo Pants
Mastodon cargos are generally seen as more comfortable and versatile, while Bauhaus cargos are considered bolder and more iconic; some feel Mastodon is too generic, while others prefer its subtler look.
Source Threads
User shares experience buying Mastodon cargos at discount and advises against full retail
I have them in black. Got them for 65% off on SSense. Even at around $550 it’s a little bit of a stretch but the black ones sell out much quicker and I really like them.
u/Fit_Emotion5728r/RickowensView thread →
User compares comfort and wear frequency: Mastodon vs Bauhaus cargos
I like them both, but I find that I wear my mastodon way more. The Jersey fabric is just so much more comfy.
u/TizonaBlur/RickowensView thread →
Replica Mastodon cargo review: tight fit and significant shrinking after wash
Pretty tight. I actually washed them like last week and they shrinked alot so I gave them away. Keep that in mind if you want to cop.
u/wrazliwejr/DesignerRepsView thread →
Advice to consider jersey fabric for better fit if woven model is too tight
If you don’t like the woven models, consider the heavy jersey BA mainline ones instead. The extra give of the knit fabric is probably what you need.
u/toomuchblackr/RickowensView thread →