Balloon-Leg Cotton Pants c.194034" Waist 13. 5" Rise 29" Inseam 40" Length These 1940s trousers are defined by their balloon like leg shape, constructed from structured cotton twill. The sharply defined pleats and adjustable cuffs speak to a utilitarian logicbuilt for ventilation, movement, and wear over boots. Such design choices are frequently observed in period specific military or field uniforms.