I don't like supporting exploitation. And there are zero ways to sell jeans at $12.95, retail, without exploiting a long chain of people. It might save you a few bucks today, but in the long run it hurts everyone. I find it abhorrent.
I try to buy everything US made if I can. It's not always possible. But helping my neighbors is a worthy goal. My favorite work pants are the single knee utility pants from 1620 workwear. They'll last when several pairs of George brand pants are in the landfill. Articulated knee, gusseted crotch, the material dries really fast, perfect heavyweight pockets. 100% made in the US, from US materials.
And no surprise, they're 188 bucks. That reflects the actual cost of making something, not the discount that comes from children working in a factory on the other side of the world.
BACK WHEN I WAS A PAINTER I PROCURED MY DICKIES PAINTER PANTS AT WALMART; $ 20 WHAT A DEAL; THEY WERE SO THIN I'D SWEAT THROUGH THEM AND SOG UP THE SANDPAPER IN MY BACK POCKET. I'D BLOW THE CROTCH OUT EVERY THREE MONTHS. WHAT A DEAL. THANK YOU.
I get Gene, and I'm with most of Paul... but I need pants that fit a 6'7 guy. These have a 31" inseam! I couldn't even wear ankle socks! Love you Chris. I buy what I can support.
I'm in the same boat, 6'7" and a 30 inch inseam. I wish I could buy quality but I often have to settle with what actually fits. And I get the economics of making $200 dollar pants that are going to fit more people. I just wish there was the option for me to have nice things as well. But that's far from anyone's fault. These pants looks amazing. But a 45 inches waist I will never healthily have.
I'm skeptical of the belt and understand your comments, but is it removable? It seems they have other colors now, but the sizing is new to me. Any tips you might have in addition to what's in their size chart?
Too bad they don’t have a slot pocket you could slide a foam pad in for your knees. I had knee pads but fun ing baseboards, installing laminate floors, that would be worth the bucks.
You might check out Patagonia "double knee" pants. Various fabrics & styles and I have had several. They are made in Sri Lanka, but the company is supposedly environmentally sound.
I gotta say, I think I’m with Gene (except I can’t say with a straight face I can’t afford them). I was very excited after reading all about them while at the same time thinking “gee, these seem identical to a couple pairs of differing brands I procured from Costco” (from whom I procure 95% of my clothing). Then I said to myself, “self, if Christopher says they’re good to go, I’m I’m in, even if they are twice, or even thrice the price of what I pay at Costco.” But, before I go looking them up I see Gene’s comment and the sticker shock of being five times the price and am stopped in my tracks. After all, they are not a Chore Coat. But I loved reading about them!
I don't like supporting exploitation. And there are zero ways to sell jeans at $12.95, retail, without exploiting a long chain of people. It might save you a few bucks today, but in the long run it hurts everyone. I find it abhorrent.
I try to buy everything US made if I can. It's not always possible. But helping my neighbors is a worthy goal. My favorite work pants are the single knee utility pants from 1620 workwear. They'll last when several pairs of George brand pants are in the landfill. Articulated knee, gusseted crotch, the material dries really fast, perfect heavyweight pockets. 100% made in the US, from US materials.
And no surprise, they're 188 bucks. That reflects the actual cost of making something, not the discount that comes from children working in a factory on the other side of the world.
Modern clothing is such a viper’s nest of shady operators, abuse, waste and bad clothes.
Please keep recommending quality clothes when you find them. Greatly appreciated!
WORK PANTS; $ 198.00 + SHIPPING + TAX. CUT ME SOME SLACK ! HOW MANY WOODWORKERS OUT THERE (MYSELF INCLUDED) CAN AFFORD OVER $ 200.00
FOR A PAIR OF WORK PANTS ? I PROCURE MY WORK JEANS FROM WALMART; 'GEORGE' BRAND. $ 12.95, SHIPPING INCLUDED PLUS TAX. MATERIAL; 100%
COTTON AND THEY ARE ALSO IMPORTED. THANK YOU.
BACK WHEN I WAS A PAINTER I PROCURED MY DICKIES PAINTER PANTS AT WALMART; $ 20 WHAT A DEAL; THEY WERE SO THIN I'D SWEAT THROUGH THEM AND SOG UP THE SANDPAPER IN MY BACK POCKET. I'D BLOW THE CROTCH OUT EVERY THREE MONTHS. WHAT A DEAL. THANK YOU.
I get Gene, and I'm with most of Paul... but I need pants that fit a 6'7 guy. These have a 31" inseam! I couldn't even wear ankle socks! Love you Chris. I buy what I can support.
I'm in the same boat, 6'7" and a 30 inch inseam. I wish I could buy quality but I often have to settle with what actually fits. And I get the economics of making $200 dollar pants that are going to fit more people. I just wish there was the option for me to have nice things as well. But that's far from anyone's fault. These pants looks amazing. But a 45 inches waist I will never healthily have.
I'm skeptical of the belt and understand your comments, but is it removable? It seems they have other colors now, but the sizing is new to me. Any tips you might have in addition to what's in their size chart?
Too bad they don’t have a slot pocket you could slide a foam pad in for your knees. I had knee pads but fun ing baseboards, installing laminate floors, that would be worth the bucks.
You might check out Patagonia "double knee" pants. Various fabrics & styles and I have had several. They are made in Sri Lanka, but the company is supposedly environmentally sound.
Hey thanks!
I'm all on board with the resurgence of nyco. Those pants will last a long time.
I gotta say, I think I’m with Gene (except I can’t say with a straight face I can’t afford them). I was very excited after reading all about them while at the same time thinking “gee, these seem identical to a couple pairs of differing brands I procured from Costco” (from whom I procure 95% of my clothing). Then I said to myself, “self, if Christopher says they’re good to go, I’m I’m in, even if they are twice, or even thrice the price of what I pay at Costco.” But, before I go looking them up I see Gene’s comment and the sticker shock of being five times the price and am stopped in my tracks. After all, they are not a Chore Coat. But I loved reading about them!
Leave the bagging to the cheap pants that don’t fit well.
This is an opinion piece, I don’t need to hear others’ here, no matter your intentions.
I need these opinions from an experienced professional in this industry.
Sometimes I don’t agree with said opinion, but no one cares if I do.
Scroll on, y’all.
These trousers look great and I really like the green color.
As an alternative, has anyone tried using their tool belt or waist apron as a loincloth?
The loincloths at Wal Mart are 99 cents.
$200 bucks = 5 pairs of 501s.
Not really the same niche of product. It's also equivalent to twenty pairs of Fruit of the Loom sweatpants but that's not really relevant here.
Also, when not on sale, it's really like…2.5 pairs of 501s.