Posted: 3/7/2024 12:09:12 PM EDT
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Hi - I used to wear Levi’s but they became virulently anti-gun. I switched to Ariat branded jeans because that was what I had available locally. But I keep getting tears in the knees (playing with the kids, I guess), happens way more often than it should. Can anyone recommend some reasonably-priced jeans, from a company that doesn’t hate us, that hold up to ordinary wear and tear? |
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I’ve had really good luck with these. I durability tested them against Duluth and others and they are indestructible, and made in America with American cotton. 10/10. My first pair I beat the shit out of are 3 years old and look incredible https://www.round-house.com |
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Originally Posted By riksors: Carharrt or Wrangler. Wrangler is now woke. |
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I’ve been wearing Wranglers. But every pair is a different size, even within the same fit/style/color. I get 36x32. One pair is tight in the waist, on is right on. One is as short as waders, another drag under the heel. So either try them on and buy the specific pair that fits, or buy 3 of the same thing and return the ones that don’t fit. |
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Originally Posted By riksors: Carharrt or Wrangler. My Carhartt jeans from last summer absolutely suck compared to my Carhartt jeans from ten years ago. My latest Wranglers are comfortable but they aren't going to hold up I'm afraid. |
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Originally Posted By FrankSymptoms: Originally Posted By riksors: Carharrt or Wrangler. Wrangler is now woke. I thought Carhartt had gone lib too. |
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Originally Posted By MidMichHunter: Here's a thread to check out: Jeans I am not a chick, so while I naturally appreciate this, it does not answer the purpose of the thread! |
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For jeans, I like Gustin They sell selvedge denim jeans- the fabric is woven on the old looms, mostly from the U.S., and Japan, with a few from Italy. The denim has more character than the modern mass-produced fabric woven on high-speed looms. The #7 “The Regular”, and “The 1968” are both good starting points- the denim is from Cone Mills, USA. Use their guide for measuring/size selection. The Stock store might have sizes that will fit, and you won’t need to wait until a campaign ends. Their business model is crowdfunding- after they receive a certain number of orders, they sew up a batch. After I picked up a couple of pairs of Gustin selvedge denim jeans and started wearing them, I donated over a dozen pairs of my Levis, Wranglers, and Lee jeans to charity. Gustins are very comfortable, even after only one washing. No obnoxious advertising/emblems on their jeans, only a leather patch on the right side rear under the belt, like all of the other common mass-produced jeans. I only kept a couple pairs of the mass-produced jeans for yard work, working on my car, etc. Gustin’s quality assurance has suffered a little in the past few years, but I’m still a fan. I received one pair of 17 oz Japanese denim jeans which had one of the front pockets stitched wrong, but decided to just mend it myself. If there’s a problem with something, let them know, but according to one arfcommer, their customer service wasn’t very good, until he threatened to go “scorched earth”. ETA: See the other current thread, https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/wat-are-cool-jeans-these-days/174-2182954/ |
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| I know - old thread. I like Duluth (denim - not flex) and Diamond Gusset. DG is made in USA. Both are similar and have their pros and cons. The Duluth have reinforced cuffs and waist on the inside and are triple stitched. The DG aren't triple stitched, but I don't think that really matters much. The dye on the DG seems better (they don't fade as fast) and 'Murica. I'm thinking of trying Origin, but their jeans don't have the gusset crotch like the Duluth and DG. They all seem to go on sale every few months. |
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I’ll keep this going . I’m thinking about ordering a couple pairs of Gustin jeans. To those who have bought them how difficult was it to get them hemmed . I know plenty of places have people in more concerned about thread that looks proper. |
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Originally Posted By mc556: I’ll keep this going . I’m thinking about ordering a couple pairs of Gustin jeans. To those who have bought them how difficult was it to get them hemmed . I know plenty of places have people in more concerned about thread that looks proper. I have just used a local tailor, who tries to match the gold thread color used on the rest of the jeans. I now realize that Gustin uses red colored thread on the INSIDE stitching on the hems, and will request that on the next pair I have hemmed. My understanding is that there are two different thread bobbins used in sewing hems, so I think that it shouldn’t be a big deal, but I haven’t discussed it with the tailor yet. My advice is to wear the highest/tallest fitting pair of shoes you plan to wear with the jeans when you get measured for the hem job. I haven’t gotten into having them hemmed with the peculiar stitching (“chain-stitched”) that’s said to be the most “authentic”. It looks like Gustin offers a discount on hemming done by a shop that offers this, but haven’t tried that yet. (Link) Of course, you should wear the jeans for awhile, then hand wash them, before having them hemmed. I like to use the soap from Brave Star for this purpose. Brave Star Raw Denim Soap I have been so impressed with this soap that I now use it for my everyday laundry. To save money on shipping, I now order two bottles at a time. ETA: One bottle of the Brave Star Raw Denim Soap usually lasts me a year. It’s very concentrated. ETA2: I think Brave Star also offers hemming service, using an old style sewing machine. ETA3: Gustin recommends DON’T machine wash the jeans- it causes running of the colors. I concur, and they don’t need to be washed very often, but of course that depends on how long it takes for them to get soiled. |
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I wear Wranglers, but it's frustrating. Buy "regular fit" on Amazon and you get a different fit than from Kohl's. And get 3 pairs to try because the QC isn't great and they'll all be a bit different sizes. Get a 36x32 and sometimes they're good, sometimes they're too tight. Sometimes they're a bit short, sometimes they're fine. Frankly, I wish they made 37x33 and actually made them all the same size. I literally just got a pair of 38x32 on Friday and the length is fine but the waist is too big. They're only like $25, so I'm hoping a hot wash cycle will tighten them up a touch. ETA: zombie thread. Funny, I had posted on this back in 2024 and said basically the same thing. |
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Originally Posted By BuddyChryst: I wear Wranglers, but it's frustrating. Buy "regular fit" on Amazon and you get a different fit than from Kohl's. And get 3 pairs to try because the QC isn't great and they'll all be a bit different sizes. Get a 36x32 and sometimes they're good, sometimes they're too tight. Sometimes they're a bit short, sometimes they're fine. Frankly, I wish they made 37x33 and actually made them all the same size. I literally just got a pair of 38x32 on Friday and the length is fine but the waist is too big. They're only like $25, so I'm hoping a hot wash cycle will tighten them up a touch. ETA: zombie thread. Funny, I had posted on this back in 2024 and said basically the same thing. Buy by the model #.... 13MWZ tends to be pretty consistent in my experience anyway. They also tend to be heavier non stretch denim too... like jeans are supposed to be. Now if they'd just make a button fly version. |
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Just my expereince Lucky's are pretty decent. Will not buy Levis Wrangler is ok. Amazon is hit or miss , the zippers are trash. Old navy jeans are not bad for the price. Duluth are heavy feeling. Diamond Gusset , very pricy and the fit is terrible. My wife bought me some darker Guess jeans for dressing up a bit and they are pretty good. |
| Lucky brand here too. When I was in tech, I’d wear them with leather shoes and a sport coat, now I’m self employed I still wear them with a Travis Mathew shirt (or even a t shirt or hoodie). Dressy enough, but also tough enough for daily wear (I am not a rancher/farmer, an I’ll put an old pair on for changing oil or doing dirtier housework). |