Question on clothing you all wear.

[mtburdick]

Ive been the avid buy the work pants for 15 bucks from walmart. But one of my friends told me about these pants from Duluth tradeing company. And supposedly they hold up very well. I was just wondering if anyone has tested these out yet. Im sort of weary about blowing 70 dollars on a pair of work pants. Thanks in advance.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/andmore_home/andmore_firehose/85322.aspx?feature=Product_5

[Aaron91]

Do they atleast lube you up for $70 per pair?

You could buy 4 of the other pants your buying with money left over for that price.

[westcoastplumber]

that 70 can buy alot of my 19.99 dickies:D

they look good though, but I would be scared ot get them dirty

I used to buy $190.00 timberlands, not anymore, I am fine with my Stanley, $39.00 boots that I get like 8 months out of. same as the $190.00

[Gene Bickford]

that 70 can buy alot of my 19.99 dickies:D

they look good though, but I would be scared ot get them dirty

I used to buy $190.00 timberlands, not anymore, I am fine with my Stanley, $39.00 boots that I get like 8 months out of. same as the $190.00

HAAA. I do the same thing. Every 3-4 months, off to Wal-Mart I go. A $190 pair of boots stink just as bad as a $39 pair but, i can throw mine out.

[westcoastplumber]

HAAA. I do the same thing. Every 3-4 months, off to Wal-Mart I go. A $190 pair of boots stink just as bad as a $39 pair but, i can throw mine out.


exactly, throw them out with regret:D

[woodenstickers]

I get the dickies too. I used to pay a bunch more for the carhart re-enforced everything brown ones, but they get hot, and even if they last for years, they don't stay looking good for years.

I knew it was time to throw out my current work clothes when someone dropped a quarter in my coffee while I'm standing outside of the cafe.:D

Eli

[NHMaster3015]

We use a uniform service so everyone dresses the same. Boots, I like redwings about 90 bucks

[Frankiarmz]

Depends what kind of work you do, but when I use to be climbing in and out of telephone manholes and climbing poles the right brand was Carhartt! That clothing saved me from more than one trip to the hospital, seriously it was that tough. Plenty of sharp cable racks that just tore through regular fabric and all sorts of other hazards that the Carhartts stood up to without a problem. sure they got dirty, real dirty and ugly but my job kept me underground, in garbage filled backyards or just out in the street. If your work takes you into customer's homes then you need to be presentable, even if the work itself gets you dirty.

[ToUtahNow]

I prefer something with a plunging neckline and an off the shoulder look.

[threecreeks3]

I'm not in the construction game anymore but generally wore carhart bibs or pants mostly for the protection factor when on nasty jobs,regular ole jeans on other jobs.
For years I was a redwing boot fan till my back really started going south then bought a pair of custom made White boots.When constantly walking on concrete the back always felt much better wearing the Whites.I really had doubts they'd help that much but a friend really pushed me to try them.At 200 bucks a pair back then they weren't cheap.In the end I had 2 sets of Whites and still have them.One pair has been to the factory 3 times to be rebuilt and resoled the other pair twice.I still have them and still wear them but now just around the house stuff I doubt they will ever need another rebuild.I always was extremely hard on boots.
Sam

[Woussko]

Because of needing special sizing and cut, I go with Wearguard. They aren't the best, but they do work with their customers and have all kinds of sizing and cuts of clothing. When I was able to find Dickies that did fit, I liked them very much for the price.

When it comes to workboots, I'm not married to one brand but I have to say that my new Redwings so far seem to me to be much better than most of the others I've tried. Again, It's finding the pair that my feet like and that work for me.

Clothing and foot covering along with protective gear really is a personal matter of what works best for your needs.

[MrsSeatDown]

I prefer something with a plunging neckline and an off the shoulder look.

No color preference?:lmao:

[Gene Bickford]

No color preference?:lmao:

Depends on the season:)

[Tom W]

I used to buy Dickies for the summer but for the last few years I have worn Cabela's. I like the fit better and I think they wear better. It is tough to find 35" waist pants without paying through the nose. For winter I wear lined Cabela's or lined LL Bean jeans. When it is really cold I use Carhart bibs and a strong-yellow-green, Helly Hansen waterproof coat. That way I don't have to wear a reflective vest. I use Cabela's gloves, I don't know the model, but they cost $35.00, they are waterproof and warm. The best cold weather gloves I have ever had. One pair will last an entire winter season. During the summer I wear Mechanics brand gloves. They are difficult to find because I need an XX-Large so when I can I do find them I usually buy five or six pair. Boots are 1200 gram thinsulate unless it is really cold and then I wear Sorel pac boots. I was turned on to smart wool socks a few years ago and now that is all I wear, summer and winter. Polypropylene long underwear works well for really cold days.

[stxrus]

again , i'm the odd man out. i wear Hook & Tackle "Beer Can ISland Shorts", about $30/pair. whatever the local K-Mart has for tennis shoes, about $25-$30/pair (quite disposable). company shirts, tanks for $84/dozen. i have a nice pair of boots in the van that get worn about 3-5 times a year.

my clothing budget is under $500/year. definately island chic. :plumbdog:

i guess with the tanks i'm with ToUtahNow. gotta be off the shoulder...and the color is "ash" so it can be worn any season

steve

[Tyman]

Uniform service (blue/white button up shirt and dark blue pants), Irish Setter boots. I also wear a Leatherman Wave and a flashlight.

[HVAC HAWK]

we have a uniform co and we use blue pants light blue striped shirts . but i get Dickie's carpenter pants because the regular uniform pants dont fit and will wear out in less then a 1/2 year . we get 10 short sleeve ,10 long sleeve shirts 10 pair of pants , 2 jackets and the uniforms cleaned but i only get 10 short sleeve shirts dont do long sleeve . the pay me to get my pants .

we are the only ones on job sites with uniforms ,boss says it looks professorial :angel2: :angel:

[stxrus]

here in the tropics a stateside "uniform" just makes no sense. there is 1 plumber here on the rock that wears the long pants, heavy shirt and boots. i've done a couple of jobs with him and by 10:00-!0:30 he's sweated through his clothes and looks like a thug or a really clean shaven homeless guy.

now on a good/bad day i'll go through 3-4 shirts and maybe 2 pair shorts. i do sweat a lot but i try to be presentable for the client. but for the most part they are more concerned that i get there and get the job done rather than the way i look.

just my $.02 before taxes

steve

[HVAC HAWK]

here in the tropics a stateside "uniform" just makes no sense. there is 1 plumber here on the rock that wears the long pants, heavy shirt and boots. i've done a couple of jobs with him and by 10:00-!0:30 he's sweated through his clothes and looks like a thug or a really clean shaven homeless guy.

now on a good/bad day i'll go through 3-4 shirts and maybe 2 pair shorts. i do sweat a lot but i try to be presentable for the client. but for the most part they are more concerned that i get there and get the job done rather than the way i look.

just my $.02 before taxes

steve

we cant wear shorts company rule and most general contractors dont allow it so i tell the boss when my pants are all wet i sit in the van with the AC on full .if they dont dry in a 1/2 hr i go home . cant work with wet pants .i sweat a lot and im not going to pass out because its to hot

[drtyhands]

Dickies double knee w/cell pocket.There is a store in the city that sells seconds(nothing I can see).$19.99 for a pair of jeans that last twice as long as Levi's 501@$40.00.:thumbup2:

[Woussko]

For the guy needing a size 35 you might try these in a 34 as they are full cut and run on the big side. If any of you need a wild inseam they will hem per your needs if you're willing to give them a little time to do it.
http://www.aramark-uniform.com/style.html?assort=public_assortment&style=2501

I like the 2501 as they have room to move and not cut a man's gems off. No low rise crack showing for me. NO way.