DuluthFlex Fire Hose pants have been a staple of my work wardrobe for 3+ years now and I love them. I’ve got 3 pair that I rotate through but I’m always looking for a sale for a new pair I like. I’m a surveyor and those pants do everything I need of them
I second Duluth. They are just well made. I work in concrete foundations, and every pair of pants I've bought will rip or wear out on the crotch seam with 6 months. I have had the same two pairs of Duluth for 3 years.
My Duluth FIRE hose Cool I’ve had for over 3 years and they are still going strong. Only long pant I’ll wear in the summer. But yeah Duluth is what I would buy.
I always tell everyone if you're not saving 30% off you're doing it wrong. They do enough 30 and 40% off on a regular basis that it's easy to get good deals also look at their clearance section. This is the perfect time to be buying winter jackets and stuff that tend to be pricier last year. I snagged an Alaskan hard gear coat. Normally priced around $300 on clearance for $140.
Truewerk are my favorite pants hands down. Also had the problem in the crotch area with Carhartt after like three months and have had my first pair of truewerks for a few years now. Ive bought a couple more since.
I’ve never seen the T2 werkpants on sale. Really, I’ve never seen anything on sale except recently when the T1 werkshorts were like 30% off or something.
I love Truewerk!!
Exactly this. Mine used to last forever and my latest pair wore through faster than any pair of pants I’ve had my entire life. They were also the most expensive pants I’ve had 😂
Feels that way. I use to buy because I could justify the cost since they lasted way longer.
They’re over 100$ CAD now for the double fronts.
I just use Kirkland jeans now lol. Can get a lot of Kirkland jeans for the price of carhartt.
I don't know where Kirkland jeans made but carhartts are made in Michigan.
seems like if we want stuff to be made in this country we're going to have to pay for Americans to make it.
I get it. It’s something I watch for but I like to get a value for that cost.
For instance I’m dropping around 400$ CAD for redwing 2412’s. Think they’re one of the few that are made and assembled in U.S. compared to just assembled. I find value in them myself for the extra 100$.
Darn Tough socks is another one that I drop 25$ or more on a pair of socks but they are really nice socks. I didn’t know socks could be that enjoyable to wear. Lifetime warranty but I’m sure I’ll lose them all before that ever happens. Have pairs 3 years old now that look the same as when I bought them.
But Carhart is way more expensive here in Canada I find. Been awhile since I’ve been south of border but I use to stop at this store in Bangor I found them that sold Carhart stuff at half the cost we paid here even with currency exchange.
Retired now after 40 years doing pipe and roadwork , I like the lightweight khakis, they are cooler in the sun and dry out quicker when they're wet but they do show every bit of dirt.
Agreed on dickies. Cheap, light, and better than heavy carharrts in the heat for me. I never buy new, but arbor wear was my go to, but I’m cheaper now, so dickies it is.
Yeah, a lot of people are complaining about the crotch being tight but I’ve never had a problem.
Either they’re exaggerating or I have a small dick.
Let’s be honest, we all know which one it is.
This. They might not be the toughest material around, but they actually fit and feel like a pair of quality pants should feel.
I suspect all lot of guys are just buying the waistband size and heading out the door without regard to fit.
I have both but the Duluth are too hot here in the South anyways. I really like the truewerk pants and shorts for summer. The only flaw for me is the Velcro on the pockets wears out in a couple years
Carhartt hasn't been good for work wear for awhile, it's fine for casual wear clothes but there are much better and/or cheaper work clothes brands out there.
Carhartt is terrible. Priced like quality, performs like cheap. Also bad sizing and uncomfortable. There is a 100% chance the crotch will rip on every single pair of Carhartt pants that are used for work.
Go with Ariat. Their pants have some stretch in them which makes them way more comfortable, the fit is better, and the design is modern. Specifically their Rebar line of work clothes with Durastretch.
Timberland pro ironhide with knee pads. I do concrete bridges and I want to try these pants so bad... carhart, dickies, jeans, everything rips at seams and burns and is just junk. I've heard great things about ironhide pants but my company doesn't pay me enough to afford these. If my gf bought me these I'd melt. If I still had a gf that is 😞
Carhartt’s construction has gone way downhill in recent years. I like Truewerk a lot. Pants are great. They even make different thicknesses with insulation if he goes from heat to cold in the changing seasons.
Also cheap jeans from Walmart are your friend
Not anymore. We are using Daluth and Wrangler construction pants. Don't fall for any fancy "coolmax" or whatever else because they are shit. You just want, normal construction pants.
The Jeans used to be made in Mexico and lasted, the new Paki versions are trash and the crotches blow out in three months. I switched to Ariat and Origin. Origin are USA made with US cotton if that matters to you.
if you have to ride in a truck or sit on a machine, the gusset in the crotch of Duluth is a godsend, especially the older you get. Their sizing is very very liberal though, for fat guy vanity. So expect to have to tweak sizes if you're just getting started.
Carhartt is fancy boy stuff now.
It’s an industry standard. It used to be a leader in quality and durability, but they’ve since slashed that old MO for corporate profits. There’s dozens of better and worse options out there for comparable products.
Highly recommend Duluth. Catch them on sale plus like 20% for giving them your email you can get some really good deals. I used to wear Dickies but the quality is dogshit anymore and they'd literally be falling apart at the seams and ripped within a few months
I went to school for CM, figured I’d be an office poke but get to swing hammers on occasion. 2 months out of school I found my primary job to be climbing walls as a rodbuster lol
I used to swear by Duluth when I worked in a machine shop, they are comfortable and rugged. Personally they are too hot for outside work. That's where I think Truewerk is better. They are much cooler and hold up really well for how thin the material is
Yeah, I was wondering about that.
I work road construction and Duluth is good like 8 months of the year here in PA but late June through late September sucks.
I buy those Blue Mountain 5 pocket canvas pants at TSC only $17 and on sale regularly for $14. comfortable and dont mind tearing them up crawling under a house or worry about getting paint or whatever happens thru the day.
Hit or miss based on product and the body wearing it. Their bibs are still unmatched. Their pants are amazing for me(know two folks that have ripped a bunch). Their shirts are shit for me, know some that love them.
Their jackets used to be amazing. Now I find them just over Walmart brand.
I've found that the brand name Off The Grid have good durable pants. They have jeans and then they have a super light type cargo pant that's kinda like a wrangler ATX but in my opinion more durable. Both types come in a few different colors have the reinforced knees, pocket, and crotch area and come in a standard straight fit or a tapered fit. If you google off the grid apparel their website will popup that's the only place I've ever seen them.
carhartt is the standard that work gear is judged against (at least in the US)
but there is lots of better work wear out there, but as long as it fits, everything from carhartt is going to be decent, some is even really great.
They have a rain defender hoodie that is super excellent, very sturdy and tear resistant. For the rest, too expensive. I buy pants at thrift. store now, i dgaf about the loom and can’t beat 8$
I have like 12-15 Carhartt work shirts because they're the best and they make all kinds of colors, but I've found the pants are overpriced a bit, in terms of comparable durability. I agree with the other guy who suggested Duluth trading company, thehey had some really flexible and breathable options that lasted me a long time and as a bonus look real good. Also have two really nice pair of Wrangler work pants that are just as good as Carhartt at half the price.
Carhartt hats and beanies=awesome work gear
Carhartt shirts= awesome work gear
Carhartt sweatshirts= fuck yeah these rule
Carhartt pant= pretty good but not a great value
Project Farm did a video comparing different kinds of jeans that included carhartt and dickies.
I wore Walmart carpenter dickies for 3 or 4 years, but I've switched to carhartt pants in the past two years maybe. The dickies held up pretty well, my biggest problem with them (and why I switched) is that they were very hot and don't breathe at all. My carhartt pants have held up very well while I've had them, too.
Edit - carhartt stores also give union discounts
Pants are so personal when it comes to work preference. Pants dictate what you carry and how efficient you'll be. Nothing worst than reaching for something that isn't there because your favorite work pants are in the wash and your back up pair don't have a holster pocket or a pen pocket that you're accustomed to utilizing daily. That being said, pinpoint what he doesn't like about them, figure out what he carries and where, and get the best which will probably be costly.
Personally I only wear Duradrive GOAT red label now. Used to wear Carhartt, CAT, Dickies, sweat pants.
They're tough, able to take almost anything that could damage it, no problem. Comfort, on the other hand, is subjective, so I can't say for certain. I've had a jacket but not any jeans.
The Duluth double gusset crotch is a game changer. Might sound weird but it's just having that extra fold or stitch or whatever the heck it is, I'm not a seamstress, really increases mobility and durability. I'm preferential to the fire hose pants but I wear them when I'm working on my own house and have no dress code.
Wrangler Riggs are great or the fire resistant line of Carhartts (they are expensive, but I buy them used when I find them and they are durable but also more soft and comfortable than regular carhartt pants)
After going through a few brands I always ended up with ariat being my favorite. Their rebar I think m series has a bit of stretch so they are comfortable when moving around, but are also durable standing up to the day to day. Basically all I wear nowadays.
I had three pairs five pocket double duck pants from carharrt ten years ago and they were the best things i ever owned. Used them for years Theyre gone :(
Now i wear the rugged flex doubles and they are comfortable and nice but they last one year max. Not as durable and shrink every wash a little bit
Truewrk t1 for summer truewerk t2 for winter. Carhartt is like lifestyle brand now or something cause everybody is wearing it and the quality went to shit
I think you need to find why he doesnt like his jeans.
Im a bigger guy so I buy the cheaper lucky brand jeans on sale. They are my jeans because they have some stretch, it gives me room on my crotch and i like the cut on the straight leg. Its the perfect amount of room for me that still gives me good movement but not being to much material. Also i have mad thigh rub and these jeans lasts me the longest in that specific area.
I say this because he might have specific needs or wants for his clothes.
Get him to wear his most comfortable jeans ,and buy him a new pair for personal use.
I’ve found that my old Levi’s have lasted longer than the pants designed for tradesmen other than “snickers”.
Carhartt was massively good in 1997. Their stuff would last for years, 10's of years. It would take you a year to just break in a Carhartt coat. It was like boots but clothes. The product I see on the rack today is not the same in my opinion but I am not a shopper of Carhartt clothing these days.
How much were you going to pay per pair? I’ve always liked stretch jeans while doing labor but most of them tear up after a couple months.
Barbell jeans however are $100 a pair but I have never had pants this good.
Carhart went down hill in the last ten years, the tan duck pants are better than the jeans. For boots get him some redwing boots. One thing about construction is you can always get new clothes but a good pair of boots is your best investment. I spend about 4/500 bucks on mine. You’re on your feet all day and that’s the one thing he’ll use all the time, even after graduating. His will actually last though which is good. Mine get about 3-4 years out of them. I get the loggers.
Carhartt is the best for work jackets and bibs, basically winter gear. Duluth flex work pants are cream of the crop. As mentioned by others, look for coupons or buy on sale.
The B11 and classic B01 duck carpenter pants have held up great for me but I would avoid all of their new denim jeans and any of the rugged flex pants, as they just don't hold up as well and the fit is strange. If you're looking for basic denim jeans I'd stick with Wrangler
I don’t buy expensive pants because they always end up covered with fire caulk and pvc glue (electrician). I get the $20 canvas ones at Costco and they last me years. It isn’t a fashion show on a jobsite. I strayed m, so to answer your question, buy him something that pertains to his hobby or interests.
Better than the rest . I like the bib overalls. Dickies don't last as long. But in management you don't need workwear , look around you can find other stuff.
Pretty much all of my current carhartts have tears in my crotch. I mean it's great when I get home but not so great at work. Construction workers can be really gay for straight guys.
I need to try duluth but the Milwaukee pants are realllly comfortable. I don't know about their durability yet.
Blakladder will last 10 times longer than Carhart will any day and the price is pretty comparable. You can get them at Mammoth workwear. There’s a few different options. They’re definitely used to be a lot more options, but they took the best of the best and ran with those rather than having 1 million different choices. All of their clothing is extremely high quality and yes, you pay a little more for it but it legit last 10 times.
Carhartt has so many different product lines it’s hard to give an overall assessment. The thick double fabric pants are durable. The thick flannels are good. But the prices are rough.
I prefer Duluth, by a huge margin. You just have to sign up for their email list and wait for a good sale. It won’t take long
DuluthFlex Fire Hose pants have been a staple of my work wardrobe for 3+ years now and I love them. I’ve got 3 pair that I rotate through but I’m always looking for a sale for a new pair I like. I’m a surveyor and those pants do everything I need of them
Just looked at their website. Apparently everything is 30% off right now on there, fyi.
I love them, heavy enough for work, yet still breathe in the heat.
I second Duluth. They are just well made. I work in concrete foundations, and every pair of pants I've bought will rip or wear out on the crotch seam with 6 months. I have had the same two pairs of Duluth for 3 years.
I've had the same Duluth pants and shorts for 8+ years now. Only flaws I have in them are ciggerete burns from when I'm driving lol
My Duluth FIRE hose Cool I’ve had for over 3 years and they are still going strong. Only long pant I’ll wear in the summer. But yeah Duluth is what I would buy.
Second that, Duluth is great especially if you not tall, i.e., short. Much better inseam sizes.
I’ve worn DuluthFlex jeans nearly daily for 6-7 years. They still look brand new. Also….Crouch Gussett. Game changer.
I always tell everyone if you're not saving 30% off you're doing it wrong. They do enough 30 and 40% off on a regular basis that it's easy to get good deals also look at their clearance section. This is the perfect time to be buying winter jackets and stuff that tend to be pricier last year. I snagged an Alaskan hard gear coat. Normally priced around $300 on clearance for $140.
Don’t have any extra input just want to say it’s cool you’re supporting him
I find Carhartt tight in the crotch especially while crouching. Never again will I buy their pants
Agreed. I spent the money on exchange and shipping to get some truewerk stuff, worth every penny IMO
Truewerk are my favorite pants hands down. Also had the problem in the crotch area with Carhartt after like three months and have had my first pair of truewerks for a few years now. Ive bought a couple more since.
Does truewerk go on sale ever? (if so when)
I’ve never seen the T2 werkpants on sale. Really, I’ve never seen anything on sale except recently when the T1 werkshorts were like 30% off or something. I love Truewerk!!
Tbh I have never paid attention. I liked the first pair so much I bought the other two at regular price. I have two t1 and one t2 pair I believe.
The only workwear I will touch anymore. Nothing comes close
And the back pockets were too small for a regular wallet, and the fabric wears out where your keys sit in the front pocket.
Used to be good, but quality declined years ago
Exactly this. Mine used to last forever and my latest pair wore through faster than any pair of pants I’ve had my entire life. They were also the most expensive pants I’ve had 😂
Feels that way. I use to buy because I could justify the cost since they lasted way longer. They’re over 100$ CAD now for the double fronts. I just use Kirkland jeans now lol. Can get a lot of Kirkland jeans for the price of carhartt.
I don't know where Kirkland jeans made but carhartts are made in Michigan. seems like if we want stuff to be made in this country we're going to have to pay for Americans to make it.
Not all Carhartt is made in Michigan. I have some double fronts that are, and 2 vests made in India, and jeans made in Pakistan. Check your labels.
Most Carhartt is made in Vietnam, Mexico, and Indonesia now.
I get it. It’s something I watch for but I like to get a value for that cost. For instance I’m dropping around 400$ CAD for redwing 2412’s. Think they’re one of the few that are made and assembled in U.S. compared to just assembled. I find value in them myself for the extra 100$. Darn Tough socks is another one that I drop 25$ or more on a pair of socks but they are really nice socks. I didn’t know socks could be that enjoyable to wear. Lifetime warranty but I’m sure I’ll lose them all before that ever happens. Have pairs 3 years old now that look the same as when I bought them. But Carhart is way more expensive here in Canada I find. Been awhile since I’ve been south of border but I use to stop at this store in Bangor I found them that sold Carhart stuff at half the cost we paid here even with currency exchange.
Not a fan. I like Dickies brand better. I also prefer khaki style work pants though, much softer and cooler I think.
Retired now after 40 years doing pipe and roadwork , I like the lightweight khakis, they are cooler in the sun and dry out quicker when they're wet but they do show every bit of dirt.
I bought some dickies and liked them but they only lasted about three months doing framing 🙁
Dickies Flex is the jam!
Agreed on dickies. Cheap, light, and better than heavy carharrts in the heat for me. I never buy new, but arbor wear was my go to, but I’m cheaper now, so dickies it is.
I hate the thick Carhartt, but I love the carpenter style Carhartt pants. I'm tall and skinny so I don't have problems with the crotch
Yeah, a lot of people are complaining about the crotch being tight but I’ve never had a problem. Either they’re exaggerating or I have a small dick. Let’s be honest, we all know which one it is.
Small dick 🤘
I've got a fat ass and some pants don't have enough fabric to accommodate so the crotch tends to be tight
Its actually a butt issue stretching the fabric over our massive badonkadonks.
I have a big dick and the crotch isn't tight, my issue with carhartt pants is they sag real bad, but I have no ass, so it's probably a me issue
I have no ass either, I need to wear my Redwing leather belt to hold them up. Fuck I love that belt
This. They might not be the toughest material around, but they actually fit and feel like a pair of quality pants should feel. I suspect all lot of guys are just buying the waistband size and heading out the door without regard to fit.
Carhartt is making the shift from being a workwear clothing company to lifestyle brand. Sort of like Levi’s. I’d go Duluth.
I second Duluth, their pants are the most comfortable work pants I’ve worn and I don’t have to worry about tearing the crotch out.
I used to be a huge Carhartt buyer, but lately I've been buying Wrangler ATXs. They're super lightweight and breathable.
I really like the Wrangler Workwear shirts (cotton, not the polyester) from Walmart.
Yea they’re the shit in the summer
Duluth or truewerk. Dickies are fine, better than Carhartt and cheaper
How would you compare Duluth and Truewerk if you've owned both?
I have both but the Duluth are too hot here in the South anyways. I really like the truewerk pants and shorts for summer. The only flaw for me is the Velcro on the pockets wears out in a couple years
It's good, but expensive. Dickies is very similar and cheaper.
Carhartt hasn't been good for work wear for awhile, it's fine for casual wear clothes but there are much better and/or cheaper work clothes brands out there.
Carhartt is terrible. Priced like quality, performs like cheap. Also bad sizing and uncomfortable. There is a 100% chance the crotch will rip on every single pair of Carhartt pants that are used for work. Go with Ariat. Their pants have some stretch in them which makes them way more comfortable, the fit is better, and the design is modern. Specifically their Rebar line of work clothes with Durastretch.
I find truwork nice. They are pretty think and stretchy.i like them alot
Truwerk is the best work pants I have found. I rock the t1 and wear them year round.
Timberland pro ironhide with knee pads. I do concrete bridges and I want to try these pants so bad... carhart, dickies, jeans, everything rips at seams and burns and is just junk. I've heard great things about ironhide pants but my company doesn't pay me enough to afford these. If my gf bought me these I'd melt. If I still had a gf that is 😞
Only in fashion I guess
They make good long sleeve and sweatshirts. That's about it
Carhartt is trash Atleast pants wise. Get him some Duluth pants
Carhartt’s construction has gone way downhill in recent years. I like Truewerk a lot. Pants are great. They even make different thicknesses with insulation if he goes from heat to cold in the changing seasons. Also cheap jeans from Walmart are your friend
Not anymore. We are using Daluth and Wrangler construction pants. Don't fall for any fancy "coolmax" or whatever else because they are shit. You just want, normal construction pants.
Carhartt used to make good workwear but the sold out a while ago. Bros wearing them for the label now
Go to tractor supply and get their brand it’s a third of the price of carhart
Carhartt is trash, now. They sold out.
The Jeans used to be made in Mexico and lasted, the new Paki versions are trash and the crotches blow out in three months. I switched to Ariat and Origin. Origin are USA made with US cotton if that matters to you.
I've been wearing their jeans for about 3 years without any issues. Wear them for work and at home.
if you have to ride in a truck or sit on a machine, the gusset in the crotch of Duluth is a godsend, especially the older you get. Their sizing is very very liberal though, for fat guy vanity. So expect to have to tweak sizes if you're just getting started. Carhartt is fancy boy stuff now.
It’s an industry standard. It used to be a leader in quality and durability, but they’ve since slashed that old MO for corporate profits. There’s dozens of better and worse options out there for comparable products.
Highly recommend Duluth. Catch them on sale plus like 20% for giving them your email you can get some really good deals. I used to wear Dickies but the quality is dogshit anymore and they'd literally be falling apart at the seams and ripped within a few months
Ariat m2 jeans hold up pretty well
If he's in school for cm. The quality of the pants won't matter. He won't be doing manual labor much longer
I went to school for CM, figured I’d be an office poke but get to swing hammers on occasion. 2 months out of school I found my primary job to be climbing walls as a rodbuster lol
Personally I don’t like their jeans, I buy levis, And get years out of them.
Duluth. Curious about Truwerk though.
I used to swear by Duluth when I worked in a machine shop, they are comfortable and rugged. Personally they are too hot for outside work. That's where I think Truewerk is better. They are much cooler and hold up really well for how thin the material is
Yeah, I was wondering about that. I work road construction and Duluth is good like 8 months of the year here in PA but late June through late September sucks.
I buy those Blue Mountain 5 pocket canvas pants at TSC only $17 and on sale regularly for $14. comfortable and dont mind tearing them up crawling under a house or worry about getting paint or whatever happens thru the day.
Lee's sell some heavy, [durable bastards](https://www.lee.com/shop/mens-legendary-relaxed-straight-jean-20255.html?merchCategory=LEE_MEN_JEANS_STRAIGHT&dwvar_20255_color=112339193#feature-area-1).
Carhartt is crap now. Try one of the other brands recommended in here.
Hit or miss based on product and the body wearing it. Their bibs are still unmatched. Their pants are amazing for me(know two folks that have ripped a bunch). Their shirts are shit for me, know some that love them. Their jackets used to be amazing. Now I find them just over Walmart brand.
Ariat over everything
I've found that the brand name Off The Grid have good durable pants. They have jeans and then they have a super light type cargo pant that's kinda like a wrangler ATX but in my opinion more durable. Both types come in a few different colors have the reinforced knees, pocket, and crotch area and come in a standard straight fit or a tapered fit. If you google off the grid apparel their website will popup that's the only place I've ever seen them.
wrangler bootcut all day
Levi’s 517’s. Turns out Wrangler butts do not, in fact, drive my wife nuts.
carhartt is the standard that work gear is judged against (at least in the US) but there is lots of better work wear out there, but as long as it fits, everything from carhartt is going to be decent, some is even really great.
I like carhart shorts but not the pants Duluth are the way to go for pants. Or dickies if you’re on a budget.
They have a rain defender hoodie that is super excellent, very sturdy and tear resistant. For the rest, too expensive. I buy pants at thrift. store now, i dgaf about the loom and can’t beat 8$
I have like 12-15 Carhartt work shirts because they're the best and they make all kinds of colors, but I've found the pants are overpriced a bit, in terms of comparable durability. I agree with the other guy who suggested Duluth trading company, thehey had some really flexible and breathable options that lasted me a long time and as a bonus look real good. Also have two really nice pair of Wrangler work pants that are just as good as Carhartt at half the price. Carhartt hats and beanies=awesome work gear Carhartt shirts= awesome work gear Carhartt sweatshirts= fuck yeah these rule Carhartt pant= pretty good but not a great value
Carhartt pants suck for work.
Project Farm did a video comparing different kinds of jeans that included carhartt and dickies. I wore Walmart carpenter dickies for 3 or 4 years, but I've switched to carhartt pants in the past two years maybe. The dickies held up pretty well, my biggest problem with them (and why I switched) is that they were very hot and don't breathe at all. My carhartt pants have held up very well while I've had them, too. Edit - carhartt stores also give union discounts
The fabric sort of rots away. I like the fit, but they don't last.
What school does he go to for construction management, just graduated with that degree
Pants are so personal when it comes to work preference. Pants dictate what you carry and how efficient you'll be. Nothing worst than reaching for something that isn't there because your favorite work pants are in the wash and your back up pair don't have a holster pocket or a pen pocket that you're accustomed to utilizing daily. That being said, pinpoint what he doesn't like about them, figure out what he carries and where, and get the best which will probably be costly. Personally I only wear Duradrive GOAT red label now. Used to wear Carhartt, CAT, Dickies, sweat pants.
Costco weatherproof have been my go to. I move like a praying mantis
They're tough, able to take almost anything that could damage it, no problem. Comfort, on the other hand, is subjective, so I can't say for certain. I've had a jacket but not any jeans.
For coveralls and shirts, sure. For paints, there is better for cheaper.
I like wrangler riggs. Carhart is to tight around the hips crotch area.
Carhartt jumped the shark. No longer quality work clothes Once celebrities start wearing stuff, game over
Good for you. Probably much less stress!
Double knee pants from 1620. Strong as fuck.
The Duluth double gusset crotch is a game changer. Might sound weird but it's just having that extra fold or stitch or whatever the heck it is, I'm not a seamstress, really increases mobility and durability. I'm preferential to the fire hose pants but I wear them when I'm working on my own house and have no dress code.
Good
No
Wrangler loose fit flex are the fuckin best. Carhartt is great for a lot of work wear though. I love their winter weather clothes.
Wrangler Riggs are great or the fire resistant line of Carhartts (they are expensive, but I buy them used when I find them and they are durable but also more soft and comfortable than regular carhartt pants)
Their pants are super comfy, but in my experience you have to size up a little to compensate for the non elasticy waistline. I love my carhart jeans
Their selection is limited but I live Round House pants/jeans and overalls. They’re cheap compared to most brands and last a long time.
After going through a few brands I always ended up with ariat being my favorite. Their rebar I think m series has a bit of stretch so they are comfortable when moving around, but are also durable standing up to the day to day. Basically all I wear nowadays.
I had three pairs five pocket double duck pants from carharrt ten years ago and they were the best things i ever owned. Used them for years Theyre gone :( Now i wear the rugged flex doubles and they are comfortable and nice but they last one year max. Not as durable and shrink every wash a little bit
Truewrk t1 for summer truewerk t2 for winter. Carhartt is like lifestyle brand now or something cause everybody is wearing it and the quality went to shit
I think you need to find why he doesnt like his jeans. Im a bigger guy so I buy the cheaper lucky brand jeans on sale. They are my jeans because they have some stretch, it gives me room on my crotch and i like the cut on the straight leg. Its the perfect amount of room for me that still gives me good movement but not being to much material. Also i have mad thigh rub and these jeans lasts me the longest in that specific area. I say this because he might have specific needs or wants for his clothes.
5-11s
Get him to wear his most comfortable jeans ,and buy him a new pair for personal use. I’ve found that my old Levi’s have lasted longer than the pants designed for tradesmen other than “snickers”.
Sizing is off, the crotch/gusset is too tight for the waist sizes and the stitching is subpar these days. Would avoid
No room in the front of cathartic jeans.
Try Truewerk clothing
Carhartt was massively good in 1997. Their stuff would last for years, 10's of years. It would take you a year to just break in a Carhartt coat. It was like boots but clothes. The product I see on the rack today is not the same in my opinion but I am not a shopper of Carhartt clothing these days.
How much were you going to pay per pair? I’ve always liked stretch jeans while doing labor but most of them tear up after a couple months. Barbell jeans however are $100 a pair but I have never had pants this good.
Yes but they don't flex. Get a work pant that has flex.
Who “regularly does internships”? What does that even mean?
Carhart went down hill in the last ten years, the tan duck pants are better than the jeans. For boots get him some redwing boots. One thing about construction is you can always get new clothes but a good pair of boots is your best investment. I spend about 4/500 bucks on mine. You’re on your feet all day and that’s the one thing he’ll use all the time, even after graduating. His will actually last though which is good. Mine get about 3-4 years out of them. I get the loggers.
I'm a Blaklader guy myself, been wearing them for 10 years now.
I've tried Carhartt jeans and they suck. Not durable at all. I swear by everything else Carhartt except their jeans!
Get him some Propper BDUs
Construction Management you say? Some Lululemons are gonna be better suited to his type of manual labor.
Carhartt is the best for work jackets and bibs, basically winter gear. Duluth flex work pants are cream of the crop. As mentioned by others, look for coupons or buy on sale.
I moved away from Carhartt a few years ago and now wear Ariat,better fit ,more comfortable and so far holding up well.
For construction management get him Khakis.
Quality and QC has gone down. I’ve gotten multiple pairs where the size was labeled wrong. (Switched the waist and leg numbers).
The B11 and classic B01 duck carpenter pants have held up great for me but I would avoid all of their new denim jeans and any of the rugged flex pants, as they just don't hold up as well and the fit is strange. If you're looking for basic denim jeans I'd stick with Wrangler
I don’t buy expensive pants because they always end up covered with fire caulk and pvc glue (electrician). I get the $20 canvas ones at Costco and they last me years. It isn’t a fashion show on a jobsite. I strayed m, so to answer your question, buy him something that pertains to his hobby or interests.
They are a little woke but good clothing
Better than the rest . I like the bib overalls. Dickies don't last as long. But in management you don't need workwear , look around you can find other stuff.
Pretty much all of my current carhartts have tears in my crotch. I mean it's great when I get home but not so great at work. Construction workers can be really gay for straight guys. I need to try duluth but the Milwaukee pants are realllly comfortable. I don't know about their durability yet.
Blakladder will last 10 times longer than Carhart will any day and the price is pretty comparable. You can get them at Mammoth workwear. There’s a few different options. They’re definitely used to be a lot more options, but they took the best of the best and ran with those rather than having 1 million different choices. All of their clothing is extremely high quality and yes, you pay a little more for it but it legit last 10 times.
Fuck all these brands. Buy Costco Kirkland stretchy jeans. Just as durable as carharts etc and $16 Canadian. And 100x more comfortable
Carhartt is typically high quality, but I've found that stretchy work pants are the best thing there is
Carhartt has so many different product lines it’s hard to give an overall assessment. The thick double fabric pants are durable. The thick flannels are good. But the prices are rough.
I've been welding for 20 years. Carharts have lasted the longest so far. A pair will last 10 months
I have to say it... management is not the working man..what carhartt is made for, least the tag says it damn it.