Best Work Pants/Jeans... as tools.

[NorCalWrenchin]

Good to know the Duluth Trading pants are workin good for you. I pretty much wear my Aramark gray Dickies knock offs, or a good pair of original Ben Davis work pants. At 6'4/310 with 42/34 its hard for me to get a good pair of pants that fit right..

 

[K-Dog]

jumping into this thread for the first time.

Being in auto body much of my time is spent on my knees, so I can blow through pants rather quickly.
I have tried the Duluth Trading Fire Hose pants and REALLY liked the fit and feel of these things. Tons of movement in them. By far the most comfortable work pants I ever owned.
Also the shortest lived. I bought six of them, and I was through the knees on four pair with in three months. Duluth was kind enough to swap them out for new ones, I got about the same from them. After a third time I called it quits.
I have switched over to Carhart and dont like the fit and feel as much but I am getting better than a year so far with only minor knee holes.

 

[K-Dog]

I am very intrigued by these Snicker pants.
Are they available in the US ?

 

[William Payne]

Jeans are a tough one for me, havent found a pair I have not torn yet. My issue is I need a low rise jean. If I wear normal rise jeans the belt line is around my belly button. Does not work for me. Recently tried on a pair of Levi's 514's and very happy with the fit, will see how long before I tear the crutch out of those.

I am also looking into pants made by a company called Kuhl they make pants for outdoor adventure activities but what is appealing to me is they gusset the crutch and the knees to limit any chance of things binding up and tearing.

 

[protegeV]

Man some of you guys have a lot of pants!!!

Granted I have a uniform for work so I only need Jean's for evenings and weekends, but right now I have only 2 pairs that I've had for a couple years now. Old navy and structure. Not really "work" jeans but they are comfortable and looks good.

 

[orangeblood]

And Wranglers are what cowboys wear.

^^damn straight!

 

[highland512]

https://www.round-house.com/products/101-round-house-made-in-usa-classic-5-pocket-carpenter-dungaree-jean

Longest lasting pants I have ever owned while working in heavy construction. There bibs are also excellent.

 

[noid]

jumping into this thread for the first time.

Being in auto body much of my time is spent on my knees, so I can blow through pants rather quickly.
I have tried the Duluth Trading Fire Hose pants and REALLY liked the fit and feel of these things. Tons of movement in them. By far the most comfortable work pants I ever owned.
Also the shortest lived. I bought six of them, and I was through the knees on four pair with in three months. Duluth was kind enough to swap them out for new ones, I got about the same from them. After a third time I called it quits.
I have switched over to Carhart and dont like the fit and feel as much but I am getting better than a year so far with only minor knee holes.

Like you, i'm on my 3rd or 4th exchange. I bought them because of their "we dare you to wear it out guarantee". They have replaced without question, everytime.

They are awesome pants, huge pockets, super comfortable and durable. But not in the knee department.

I suspect it has something to do with the weave of the fabric. Its very durable, but given it has 4 directions, when you rub it constantly against concrete, it has more edges to grab.

A similar effect happens with raw selvedge denim jeans; even though they are heavier OZ, they wear quicker because they are more abrasive from lack of washing.

In this case washing wouldnt make the concrete softer

I got a pair of these recently:

https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-..._color=BRN#q=flex+pants&lang=default&start=11

The fabric on them is much tighter/smoother. Given the double knee, it seems to be holding up well.

I have paired them with these knee pads:

https://www.duluthtrading.com/neopr...522_color=GRA#q=knee+pad&lang=default&start=1

I can barely feel the kneepads when standing or sitting, but they sure do make a difference when kneeling.

The kneepad makes for less abrasion on the outer layer; as the knee is moving around relative to the kneepad rather then the kneepad moving relative to the ground.

Time will tell.

 

[William Payne]

Here one for you guys, I havent looked at every example in this thread but what do you guys wear for work jeans that are NOT baggy? Im not a "hipster" as people say but I hate loose clothing. I don't want tight fitting but not 2 sizes too big either.

As loose and baggy as possible seems to be the common trend with many so called "work" clothing.

 

[noid]

Here one for you guys, I havent looked at every example in this thread but what do you guys wear for work jeans that are NOT baggy? Im not a "hipster" as people say but I hate loose clothing. I don't want tight fitting but not 2 sizes too big either.

As loose and baggy as possible seems to be the common trend with many so called "work" clothing.

Levis commuter pro pants are the best, well, were the best. The ones with cordura fabric. I beleive they may have discontinued them.

Second best is Duer "no sweat pants".

Both might be too light duty for you, as they are more fitted to mostly office and some work.

 

[WagonHo!]

Jeans are a tough one for me, havent found a pair I have not torn yet. My issue is I need a low rise jean. If I wear normal rise jeans the belt line is around my belly button. Does not work for me. Recently tried on a pair of Levi's 514's and very happy with the fit, will see how long before I tear the crutch out of those.

I am also looking into pants made by a company called Kuhl they make pants for outdoor adventure activities but what is appealing to me is they gusset the crutch and the knees to limit any chance of things binding up and tearing.

REI outdoor carries Kuhl.

 

[ChrisLS8]

I will always stick with my Carhartt B01s, super durable, nice side pockets for my T's, markers etc, hammer loop which I also hang C clamp pliers off of, pockets for knee pads and still made in the USA

I need baggier pants cause as I am into bodybuilding I have larger thighs than most. I get my day to day pants from Barbell Apparel

 

[Ray-CA]

I've been wearing Carhart for a few years now and can't seem to wear them out. Been also looking here: https://www.duluthtrading.com/men/collections/fire-hose-workwear/

Ray

 

[ChrisLS8]

I've been wearing Carhart for a few years now and can't seem to wear them out. Been also looking here: https://www.duluthtrading.com/men/collections/fire-hose-workwear/

Ray

You can also order Carhartt off of www.sierratradingpost.com

 

[Zeke]

This thread has been a good read. I might go for some of those multi pocket jobs like the Blakladder. Big bucks but I quit wearing a tool belt 20 years ago and I struggle some days keeping tools at hand, especially on a ladder. Buckets don't help much.

 

[Rogers954]

Not sure how much cold maters to you, but I switched over to flannel lined jeans for colder weather, and IMO they are better than ordinary jeans and thermal underwear. I haven't had to use any thermals down below when hunting for the past 3-4 years, and that has included trips where it snowed. Not so good wet, but good rain gear solves that issue

Agreed 100% here, Utah has some pretty damn cold winters, i used to always do long Johns and jeans always felt uncomfortable and less mobile, last year i picked up some dickies flannel lined pants same material as Carhartt’s and A pair of wrangler Riggs Workwear flannel lined, love both of these (the Riggs a bit more) keeps me very warm, comfortable and easy to move it, and there both tough as nails.

 

[dan360]

In no particular order:

Carhartt double front logger demins. Or the similar jeans in black, brown, green, 'duck', et al. In regular and FR
Prison Blues
Duluth Trading Fire Hose
Wild ***
Dickie's FR


..that's what I wear.

 

[FigureItOut]

This past summer I bought several pairs of shorts designed for police, and they've been the best shorts I've had. I just got 4 pairs of the same thing but in pants, and I love them. If they prove to be durable, which they seem to be, I'll keep buying them. At $20, they're a great deal if they hold up like I think they will. https://lapolicegear.com/basic-operator-pant-elastic.html

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[jeepnatv4life]

I will always stick with my Carhartt B01s, super durable, nice side pockets for my T's, markers etc, hammer loop which I also hang C clamp pliers off of, pockets for knee pads and still made in the USA

I need baggier pants cause as I am into bodybuilding I have larger thighs than most. I get my day to day pants from Barbell Apparel

I've been wearing Carhart for a few years now and can't seem to wear them out. Been also looking here: https://www.duluthtrading.com/men/collections/fire-hose-workwear/

Ray

I must have bought the wrong CARHARTT carpenter jeans I think my bed sheets are thicker.. I havent had em a year and their torn at the pocket corners.. Definetily not happy with them

 

[gatlibs]

Try the Round House brand. They lasted a long while for me. I try to buy their seconds for a better price since I don't care whether every seam is perfectly matched. They've always been made in U.S.A. The company is renowned for the overalls, but I just wear the jeans.

 

[DTE]

I wear these, they hold help well and are comfortable. They are not stiff and have some stretch in the waist. https://www.automotiveworkwear.com/RedKap/PT2A/work-pants.html

 

[h0uli]

I've really been enjoying the Thrive Workwear pants that I've owned for the past ~6 months. They have integrated knee pads which are super comfortable when kneeling down while doing automotive work. Durability and build quality seems top notch as well. I can't post the link yet (min 5 post count) but a quick google search for Thrive Workwear will yield their web site.