scrubpantsThe same inseam label can describe different lengths
On the current FIGS pages, Zamora joggers have a 28.5-inch regular inseam and ribbed ankle cuffs; the Kade High-Rise Straight-Leg has a 31-inch regular inseam and an open leg. Both offer petite and tall lengths. Those numbers describe different intended finishes, so transferring your preferred inseam from one silhouette to the other can create an unwanted result.
Use a pair that already ends where you want as your reference. Measure from the crotch seam to the finished hem, and note whether that reference is cuffed or open. Height-based recommendations are a starting point; two people of the same height can need different leg lengths.
What the cuff changes
A jogger cuff keeps the opening close to the ankle and makes your footwear more visible. It also gives you another place where fit can feel restrictive. If the cuff catches on your calf when you sit or squat, try a different cut before assuming the whole pant needs to be larger.
A straight leg hangs more freely around the ankle, but an overlong hem can collect beneath the heel. Trying the pants with your work shoes is useful for both styles: a hem that looks right barefoot can behave differently over a thicker sole or a higher shoe collar.
Compare storage separately from shape
FIGS lists six pockets on Zamora, including a zippered side cargo pocket. The Kade High-Rise page lists four, with front hand pockets and pass-through pockets. That is a model-level difference, not a rule that joggers always carry more.
Decide which items must stay in your pants before comparing pocket totals. A secure place for a phone may matter more than several small compartments. If you carry little in your pants, choosing a shape you enjoy wearing can reasonably take priority over extra storage.
A five-minute fitting decision
Try both silhouettes in the closest available fabric and rise, so you can tell which difference you actually prefer. Keep the tags attached and follow the seller's try-on and return conditions.
- Sit normally and check whether the waistband or cuffs pull.
- Take a full step and bend your knees; watch for tension across the thighs.
- Check the hem with the shoes you expect to wear.
- Place your usual permitted items in the pockets and check for sagging.
- Confirm that your workplace or program accepts the silhouette before buying multiples.
When neither version feels right
A roomy straight leg can still be tight through the seat, while a relaxed jogger can offer ample thigh space. If both pairs fail in the same place, change the rise, size or fit family. The hem shape cannot compensate for a waistband that slides or a crotch seam that pulls whenever you sit.
