These overpants are made from knit to be worn over the US military M-51 field pants, which are the prototype for cargo pants. It is a very elaborate pair of pants, cut like a cut-and-sew garment, and then each part is made and sewn together. Since these are originally overpants to be worn over thermal pants, they are made with a slightly thicker silhouette, so they can be worn like easy pants.
By pulling the drawstring at the hem, the silhouette changes to a tapered one, allowing you to enjoy a variety of styles.