This article is a comparison of Dockers D1 vs D2 pants. The D1 pants are a slim-straight fit and the D2 pants are a classic straight fit so you can expect the D1 pants to have a slimmer fit than the D2 pants (we use real photos below).
Dockers has D1, D2, D3, and D4 pants, which all vary in fit (D1 slimmest to D4 loosest). Quickly, here’s what you need to know about each of these styles:
- Dockers D1 – The D1 pants are the slimmest cut out of all the pants in this list. They are a slim cut from the hip to the ankle. They have a 15.5″ leg opening. Stretch fabric blend and Flex Comfort Waistband™ for comfort. Wrinkle-free technology. We review these pants in this article.
- Dockers D2 – The D2 pants are a straight cut from the hip to the ankle, which makes them sort of an in-between cut for those who want something that isn’t too slim or too relaxed. They have a 16″ leg opening. Stretch fabric blend and Flex Comfort Waistband™ for comfort. Wrinkle-free technology. We review these pants in this article.
- Dockers D3 – The D3 pants are what is called a “classic fit”. This fit is going to be a semi-relaxed, standard fit. The D3 pants fit looser than the D1 and D2 pants, but not as relaxed as the D4 pants. The D3 pants are for guys who want something that is relaxed, but not too sloppy and baggy. Plenty of room in seat and thigh for sitting, bending, stooping, etc. Stretch fabric blend and Flex Comfort Waistband™ for comfort. Wrinkle-free technology.
- Dockers D4 – The D4 pants are a relaxed-fit pant, and they are the loosest pants in this series. They are for those guys who want a roomier cut for comfort. Throw in the soft material and the flexible waistband and these are some of the most comfortable office khakis on the market. They don’t hug your legs in any area. Wrinkle-free technology.
In this article we are going to focus specifically on comparing the D1 vs D2 pants (using real photos). Dockers has been in the khaki business for over 30 years and was at the forefront of the casual movement.
They are a sort of staple for those looking for comfortable, business-casual clothing. They are owned by Levi Strauss & Co., a company that obviously knows a lot about creating dependable pants and jeans. Here is a look at the D1 vs D2 Dockers:
Dockers D1 vs D2 Fit
What is the difference between Dockers D1 and D2?
The difference between the Dockers D1 and D2 pants comes down to fit. The D1 pants are a slimmer cut than the D2 pants. The D1 Dockers are a slim cut from hip to ankle, while the D2 pants are a classic straight fit from hip to ankle. This means expect the D1 pants to be slimmer both above the knee and below the knee.
| D1 | D2 | |
| Fit | Slim | Straight |
| Leg Opening | 15.5″ | 16″ |
| Sits | Below Waist | Below Waist |
| Fly | Zip | Zip |
| Closure | Button | Button |
*This article is property of workwearcommand.com. Measurements based off 32 x 34 pants.
Again, expect the D1 pants to be slimmer than the D2 pants both in the thighs and below the knees. Here is a look at my D1 pants sitting on top of my D2 pants:
As you can see, there is about a half inch of difference through the thighs in the two pairs that I own. And here is a look at these pants below the knee:
The D1 pants are also slimmer below the knee, and finish with a smaller leg opening. Let’s discuss the leg opening in more detail.
Leg Opening
The leg opening for the D1 vs D2 is different. Although the D1 pants are slim from hip to ankle (and the D2 pants are straight from hip to ankle), Dockers actually describes the D1 leg opening as a “straight leg opening”.
So both the D1 and D2 pants have a straight leg opening. Now, this might make some think that the leg opening is the same size for both pants. It is not. The D1 leg opening is slightly smaller. Here is my D1 leg opening sitting on top of the D2 leg opening:
Measuring the pants that I own (waist 32) the D1 has a 15.5″ leg opening and the D2 has a 16″ leg opening.
D1 15.5″ D2 16″
Although the leg opening size does differ a bit between the D1 and D2 pants, the main takeaway should probably be that both of these pants have reasonable leg openings that pair well with most all types of footwear.
Here is a look at how my D1 (left) and D2 (right) pants fit near the ankle:
D1 D2
D1 Dockers
D1 D1
D2 Dockers
D2 D2
What Size to Order?
In my experience, both the D1 and D2 pants have a true-to-size fit, meaning the waist and the length was what I expected. My recommendation is to stick to your normal sizing when ordering these jeans. Be sure to take into consideration that the D1 pants are naturally a slim fit. Visit our Dockers Sizing article to read more.
Dockers D1 and D2 Alternatives
- If you feel like both the D1 and D2 pants might be a bit too tight in certain areas, then the D3 pants will make more sense. As we discussed earlier, the D3 pants are what is called a “classic fit”. This fit is going to be a semi-relaxed, standard fit, with plenty of room in the seat and thighs. The D3 pants fit looser than the D1 and D2 pants. The D3 pants also have the flexible waistband for comfort.
- For those of you who feel like even the D1 Dockers slim pants are a bit too loose, then I would suggest checking out Plaid&Plain’s Slim Stretch Khaki Pants. These pants are great office and business casual slacks for those guys who want something that is truly slim with a narrow leg opening.