Clothing mainly pants

dad2nine · December 16, 2007, 09:03:26 PM

Wife is complaining that I keep busting out the crotch in my jeans, despite repeated attempts to sew it closed. One of her friends was over and made a comment about my flannel underwear and that was like the last straw for her. Now my work jeans have disappeared and can't be found, she threw them all away >:(

Been looking at Bailey's Duck work pants and Wild Ass doubles - what do you guys wear and do you get any mileage out of them?

http://www.baileysonline.com/search.asp?CatID=125&skw=pants%2Bpant

I liked my old jeans they were down right comfortable, but I guess free styling isn't much in fashion.

Tom · December 16, 2007, 09:16:52 PM

The majority of my work clothes come from Sam's wholesale club. I've not had any problems other than some of the pants having a short rise. I will be changing because the T-shirts are now a thinner material.

before I started with the sawmill, all of my work clothes were Dickies. I always felt top notch.

dboyt · December 16, 2007, 09:21:33 PM

I've had great luck with Bailey's "Wild Ass" pants. Only complaint is the label on the back, which will, no doubt, get comments. I cut them off. Pants themselves wear well, and I've never had a seam split apart. As far as I'm concerned, they're well worth the money, if you happen to be a size that they carry. Of course, your underwear will still show through if you forget to zip up the fly :D!

Brian_Rhoad · December 16, 2007, 09:23:21 PM

I wear Rustler jeans I think they are made by Wrangler. They hold up well for me. They are heavier material than some jeans. Cost around $10-$12 at Wal-Mart or K-Mart.

stumpy · December 16, 2007, 09:28:37 PM

I've worn Carhartts, Arborwear, Baileys wildass doubles and all the other brand jeans. Baileys are by far the best work jeans I've worn. They wear like iron, they are reasonably priced and they have the rivets for suspenders if you're so inclined.

solodan · December 16, 2007, 09:36:39 PM

I wear the "wild ass" doubles. Well worth the money

, but doubles can get real hot in the summer heat with chaps over the top. I wear Ben Davis under my chaps quite a bit, I think they are more comfortable than the doubles, but the last pair of Ben's I got said they were made in Dominican Republic. I also noticed the tag on the back does not say "Made in the USA" anymore it just says "Built Tough" I noticed the difference, cause that last pair are the only ones that blew out in the crotch. The other 7 pair I have are still doing fine after several years. If they are not continuing to be made in San Francisco than I will quit buying Ben Davis. :-\ The "Wild Ass" hickory shirts are nice too, like the pants, well worth the money.

thecfarm · December 16, 2007, 09:47:51 PM

I've been wearing Dickies for years.Like them better than jeans to move around in.I just bought 2 new pairs.I see they are made in Mexico now.Mine wear out above the knees.I have never had a blow out with them.But I do buy them a little big.I don't like to be restricted when I bend over.Same way with my tee shirts.

dad2nine · December 16, 2007, 09:59:05 PM

Thanks guys theirs nothing like experience to steer you in the right direction - I'm going to order a few pairs of the wild ass doubles maybe like a size bigger than my jeans and a pair of suspenders see how they do.

Tom where do you get your red shirts? ;D

Thanks

fat olde elf · December 16, 2007, 10:37:29 PM

I have some extremely expensive work trousers. They cost 5 years and seven months of working in a medium security facility with chronically mentally ill felons...NC DOC provided them for me and they allowed me to keep them after I retired.. The price was too high.
Actually I started out sawing in bib overalls. They were fine especially since I did not need suspenders. Now I wear extra wide red suspenders. I carry lots of stuff in my pockets and still have a small behind........More information than you needed........

Tom · December 16, 2007, 10:53:22 PM

Dad2nine, they have come form Walmart or Sam's over the years. Sam's quit selling Red here and the wife bought the thin ones at Walmart. We'll be looking elsewhere I suspect.

fat 0ld elfe, I suffer from a like malady. The difference, probably, is that my midriff is has gotten larger than my lower extremities. I can't get my belt tight enough to hang on and there is no ledge to keep them from slipping down. I'd like to think that my derriere is small, but I'm afraid that might be true only in comparison. :-[

LeeB · December 16, 2007, 11:40:15 PM

I have the same disease as you fellow, all gut and no butt. I don't often work in jeans. Not enough pockets, too restricting, and I can't keep them from slipping down. If I put my belt tight enough to hold them, I can't breath. I wear mostly Walls coveralls because for many years I got a free pair every three months from work, but alas all good things come to an end. Before the freebes i used to wear bibs and when the last of my coveralls wear out I will go back to them.

Don_Papenburg · December 16, 2007, 11:51:47 PM

I have been buying the rustler geans because they are cheap and I can rip cheap one as well as expensive ones . I also like to get the streach fabric because it does not restrict movement when bending .

Coon · December 16, 2007, 11:58:51 PM

I think you guys are just getting to big for your britches... :D :D :D

Tom · December 17, 2007, 12:00:11 AM

It's these new fabrics and designs that I think are made for orientals.

Sprucegum · December 17, 2007, 12:15:33 AM

I always wore Carhardts(sp?) but they don't seem to be put the right size number on the waistband anymore.
I haven't gained any weight, just moved some around :-\

LeeB · December 17, 2007, 12:18:42 AM

Maybe 'cause they're made by orientals now Tom. :D

WDH · December 17, 2007, 12:29:52 AM

Quote from: fat olde elf on December 16, 2007, 10:37:29 PM
I have some extremely expensive work trousers. They cost 5 years and seven months of working in a medium security facility with chronically mentally ill felons...NC DOC provided them for me and they allowed me to keep them after I retired.. The price was too high.
Actually I started out sawing in bib overalls. They were fine especially since I did not need suspenders. Now I wear extra wide red suspenders. I carry lots of stuff in my pockets and still have a small behind........More information than you needed........

Pics!!! We need pics

;D.

Bibbyman · December 17, 2007, 01:45:38 AM

Carhartt bibs make up most of my wardrobe. I have problems getting the button fly like I like and sometimes make a mistake and get the zipper fly.

dad2nine · December 17, 2007, 09:57:21 AM

These ones Bibbyman?

http://www.workinggear.com/gc/catalog/Carhartt-Denim-Bib-Overall-11-5-Ounce-R08-cat665.html

I see there are lots of pockets for sawdust

Thanks

flip · December 17, 2007, 10:04:41 AM

El cheapo "Real Workwear" from the local farm store Rural King. They are about $15 pair and last me about 2 years.

scsmith42 · December 17, 2007, 10:26:44 AM

Jeff, I"m a big Carhart fan, and I've found their products to be extremely durable. I used to buy them from their "seconds" store in Kentucky - it was only last year that I discarded a jacket and pair of insulated overalls that I bought there about 15 years ago.

Based on the feedback on this string, I might have to try some of the Bailey's wild ass doubles though.

Percy · December 17, 2007, 01:02:25 PM

Wild Ass pants???? Hmmmmm Mebey they should call them "Ferral Donkey" pants to avoid any confusion. :D :D

Seriously, in the summer, I like jeans but was blowing out crotches before the things even started to fade. At Costco's I found regular lookin jeans that they call "Stretch Denim". They arnt tight or anything like that but when you jump up on a log/mill/loader/whatever, no more "decrotchulation" of the jeans. They stretch like spandex and are comfy. In the winter, not so good. ;D

rockchucker · December 17, 2007, 03:11:00 PM

This thread is great! lol

I have worn double front Carhartts For about 15 years now. The only thing I find wearing out is the top of the back pockets. The rivets holding on the upper part of the back pocket tends to be a weak point. Since there is only one layer on the bum it rips then shows right through. I have never had a problem with the crotch ripping out. They might get worn early from all the scratching that gets done around that area! They still haven't failed though. I still own and wear all of my Carhartts I just have had to throw the occasional ass patch in for the pocket rip thing. However the single layer Carhartts suck as regular pants and work pants in my opinion. I have had the single layer pants blow out in no time. I wish they made a double front overall/bib but I haven't seen them yet. The only good ones I have seen have a zipper all the way down the side and most of them only have the double front on the knees. Or they are lined. Good for the cold but when it gets hot...it gets hot!

Norm · December 17, 2007, 04:24:13 PM

I have no idea how you guys get pants to last that long. Not that mine don't last that long but Patty is constantly shrinking them in the washer. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :D

Ironwood · December 17, 2007, 04:49:30 PM

Get mine at Tractor Supply (franchised farm store) I was blowing out the crotches in my old ones as well. Until you find the right "fit" for you even the recommended ones here may not work for you, so many variations and sizes, you really need to keep trying until you find one that fits. Mine are Schmit (sic) and are 16-19 dollars a pair. Old girl friend's father used to say if Tractor Supply didn't carry it, he didn't need it, I am coming close to the same quote. Ahhhh middle age.

Ironwood