The Real Reason I Stopped Wearing Jeans
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I like the fact that the pocket rivets are hidden, I don't want my $150 pants tearing up the seat in my $300 car.
Or scratch the paint when you lean on it.
Hahaha! I understand that one
I still prefer Cargo Pants but the quality has to searched for thick material, not drainpipe narrow and not hipsters but most of all for lugging tools and heavy material, you need plenty of belt loops
@@michaelmcneil4168 yeah, lots of heavy duty beltloops, why do so many manufacturers cheap out on that crucial item?
Old school Lee's used bar tacks to achieve similar strength without scratching saddles and other items. Its how I fasten the pockets on mine. Lee were first jeans/dungarees marketed to cowboys. Too bad 90% of their current products are trash except the 101Z and Lee Riders from Europe.
Did you guys note how the camera only showed his top half?
It's because Cody doesn't want you all knowing his secret which is he actually prefers yoga pants!
More like no pants lol
At least he doesn't wear skinny jeans.
@@MisterBoy316 Can you blame him at the price?
John D it’s been a very long time since I heard anyone besides my brother call them dungarees. I remember how thick and tough they were-I helped with the laundry growing up. We’d hang clothes out to dry and the dungarees would be left on the clothesline after everything else was dry-still drying!! We’d go back out to get them before dark. Mama would never let us leave them out overnight. I didn’t understand why at the time and I don’t know how they cost then-they had to have pretty reasonably priced or our family of 10 could never afforded them if they were priced similarly as today. That’s an investment-but my husband would probably buy them. Buying jeans for him for work is an ordeal because the fit and fabric content is very inconsistent.
Yoga pants and clogs!! Unique combo..
You hit the nail on the head about a place you want to be in! I’ve taken to straightening out my life and it started by waking up early and making my rooms wether where I rest or where I work a place I want to be! I’m a small fella and struggle to find jeans that fit I got so fed up with it bought some jeans and a sewing machine and made them fit how I like, but also made sure it was the denim I wanted without all the elastic/polymers, they aren’t perfect I’m a beginner but I do love how they fit and feel it’s so good to be back in a pair of durable jeans that fit! Little things like that make a huge difference in life
Great comment!
I've been wanting to make some jeans also.
I'm a retired 63 year old that loves to work outside and do firewood. I wear jeans everyday and I buy them at the local hospice support center for around $5.00/pr. This saves me money and supports a great foundation. Also, they are already broke in.
@@patrickmiao1698 BJs as well
Awesome 😎
Exactly, this guy has a video about why people don't want to work anymore, yet he buys clothes that are brand new, and likely RRP. Frugality allows one to live on a small fixed income, prep for self, pets and adult children and still live like a King or Queen. No reason to waste money buying anything new when often the very same items can be found for pennies on the dollar in excellent condition. And, you are right, why not help a favourite charity at the same time, a win, win!
Sorry, this post belongs on a different site.
S jordan he is rich he can afford to buy something and he has every right to buy what he wants. you are really stupid if you think the point you are making has any merit
You should make a playlist "The Fizz" with all your favorite products.😂
I second that !
That would be a rewatch like the poor mans toolbox!
super cool idea
I'd love a "Fizz" list. Thanks for all the great content, sir!
Please!
I stopped wearing jeans, and started wearing jeans.
*dungarees don’t forget
exactly i stopped wearing jeans and started wearing sport pants, cuz they are cheapear and more comfortable, and i have a nice pair of pants for the nice stuff too, lmao
@@V1LKA5LT v
God damn right
@@texashillcountryadv9197 q2
My parents knew the Haas family. We would visit them occasionally in their San Francisco apartment. This was in the mid- to late-60s and, of course, I lived in a pair of Levi jeans. Mr. Haas, who was president of Levi Strauss, once pulled me aside and asked why I was wearing 501s, when everyone else was wearing bell-bottoms or other hip exotica. I told him that girls seemed to prefer me in them, and that I could use all of the help that I could get. I think he laughed for the first time in many years. I still wear Levis, but the 505s because I'm too lazy to button up a fly...
I was looking for a good old fashioned backpack one time, and specifically wanted real buckles with real leather and waxed canvas. I was tired of how so many bags in the old style have those crappy fake leather straps with fake buckles with weak magnets to hold flaps closed. I looked around online and found the Frost River company out of Minnesota who makes pretty much precisely what I was looking for. They're just very heavy duty, traditionally constructed bags with solid brass hardware and quality leather straps and reinforcements. They are clearly going to outlast me and whoever uses them after me. I ended up buying a few of their products.
Cool
Some quality stuff comes from Minnesota
@@chanceweatherford9578 can’t beat a pair of red wing boots
@@chanceweatherford9578 our weather forces us to make nice stuff
I'm Interested, gonna check that out!
My Wife: Is Wranglerstar still fighting the fires?
Me: No, he's reviewing washing machines.
My Wife: Did Wranglerstar post anything about the house today?
Me: No, he's setting up the woodworking shop.
My Wife: What's Wranglerstar doing today in the woodshop?
Me: He's reviewing pants.
There aren't many comments I forward to others, but this is hilarious (and has been forwarded).
Very, very true! I think that is why I like watching his channel, it goes along with my A D D
@@DV-ol7vt Yeah. And I have OCD, except I call it CDO -- alphabetical as it should be! ; D
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Haha this actually gave me a chuckle. Take my like
What you failed to mention (I think) is that the reason why the pants and other faithful reproductions of vintage American clothing are made in Japan because in the '70's American manufacturers were upgrading their equipment that would allow to produce more product of lesser quality and so they considered the old equipment obsolete and the Japanese bought much of it for very low cost - so the clothing is not only faithful to the original in design and material, but it is also made using the very same American machines that the original clothing was made with
However Japanese sewing machines are far superior. Coming from a guy that has repaired machines.
@@calvins1837 agreed, they certainly are very good at a great many things where attention to detail is desired…
@@calvins1837 Then why does everyone use vintage Singers and Kenmores?
If you're comparing it to modern stuff yeah, America doesn't bother competing in certain fields anymore. Doesn't mean they couldn't make a better one.
Also, who invented the sewing machine?
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@@poloska9471 Please understand that a country is only going to produce something that they want to, at whatever quality they deem necessary.
People are still using vintage English and American sewing machines. So what that proves is they just don't bother making a good one anymore, and Japan does. It doesn't mean Japan makes better ones.
It simply means other countries aren't competing in that field anymore. Since more garments are made in Asian countries it only makes sense they're produced in Japan, and I bet a lot of them are produced in China from Japanese companies.
@Dan Gerous older Singer was a great machine. Their single needle, double needle would run flawless. However parts for them became remanufactured junk. Also the older Singer machines only ran about 3000 spm where the new Juki will run 4500 stitch per minute all day with hardly a missed stitch. Great point though.
I haven't worn any jeans in years, seeing these dungarees makes me glad that there is a company that puts pride into producing a quality product. I will be picking up a pair or two. Thanks for highlighting a great product.
I haven't worn jeans in ages. I found them heavy, bulky, smelly when wet, and the cross stitching below the crotch chaffed the heck out of my upper inner thighs. I wear Haggar Cool 18 or Cool 18 Pro. Classic Fit or Performance Flex. Lightweight, versatile, easy wash, and permanent press. When the weather gets too warm, I go right to gym shorts. I consider myself a minimalist in leg wear.
I really appreciate you going out there and finding us these products we never be able to find on our own. Buying quality for woman feels like an impossible task, can you or Mrs. W do a video about woman’s clothes?
Shine...
I just figured Wranglerstar®©™ wore Wrangler® jeans.
Who knew!
Yes me too 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Can’t go wrong with a pair of wranglers!
@@lukegraham1945 Yep, it's all I'll buy.
This is blowing my mind!!! 😂 😂 😂
I remember getting my jeans out of the dryer, in a hurry, cuz the bus was coming, and getting burned by the copper rivets!
😘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
That and taking them off the line they would be so stiff they would practically stand up by themselves in the corner .
@@beckywatt5048 that too, but growing up in western Oregon, we used the electric dryer most of the time!
Oh my goodness, I did that, too! I'm catching up to 70 fast, but rode rodeo & gymkhanas when I was a kid and I was always in Levi's or Wranglers, except in school, because back then they wouldn't let girls wear pants or even take auto shop.
@@brw3079 We had an electric dryer also , lived out in the country .
I remenber when I was running to get the bus and slipped on my hip. 25 years on, I still wear the scar the rivet left on me...
Great video. I switched from Levis to Wranglers (cowboy cut) years ago. Wranglers were heavier material and fit better. But since then, I have started wearing Fjallraven Barents Pro's and haven't worn denim since. They are light, comfortable, have so many useful pockets and surprisingly tough. They can also be waxed for water resistance. I highly recommend them.
Thanks for the info!
I respect and like the way you check precisely the quality and detail of everything you are buying tools, cars, cloth, etc..
It is a product endorsement, just an unpaid one ... so you know it’s genuine.
How do you know it’s unpaid
@@thejourneymen7722 unlike most jewish tribes we have a trust for good people
I have never understood why they call PAID endorsements "product endorsements" specifically.
If I tell you one on one that a product is good, THAT is an endorsement. Purchased endorsement is what they OUGHT to call it.
As for the flakes that take the money and call a product great, I think most of those people are pretty easy to tell if they LIKE the product or if they LIKE the money. Except for the flakes that don't care about their viewer's experience at the hands of bad companies, i have no issue with a person getting paid for their services. That is just good sense and good business.
FightingBellator_7 - why do ya gotta do that? Shame on you
@@thejourneymen7722 He came into one of our stores and bought these jeans at full price, it's not an ad..
Cody tomorrow: I went out and bought a $800 genuine Scottish kilt. Let's get into it 😳 Cody a day after tomorrow: this is why I no longer wear pants
Lady : "Is there anything worn under the kilt?" Scotsman : "Nae lassie, everything's in perfectly good order!"
@@jonathangriffin1120 On a good day lipstick is worn under the kilt.
You can make your own for about £60 or £150 including sewing machine cost
@@markb6123 lipstick?
@@isoSw1fty Think about it.... ;) -- If youre still having trouble coming up with the answer then please walk towards the gutter and put your mind in it ;)
I loved my dungarees when I was in the USN. They’re a little rough when new, but after a few good washings they’re so comfortable and tough as they come. And they can be used as a flotation device. Tie the legs off, slap them on top of water and they stay inflated. They train us in basic training how to do it. As long as they stay wet, they will hold air.
Dude. Navy Dungarees and these are two different animals. You need to step away from the the hash pipe bro. Dungaree does not equate to dungaree. What a dumbass.
I remember the floating dungaree training from basic in about 1972.
I really….really like your channel. It’s because of this, exactly this! You’re all over the place and so interesting. I’m going to order a pair of these for my Nephew. He’s physically active, hiking, camping….biking etc. I’m sure he probably won’t like them, but I also feel he will gain a appreciation with them as time goes on. He’s 29 years old, manly and a Cardiac Heart Cath nurse. I’m so proud of him! He’ll end up liking them in the long run….. Thank you so much for your videos. Always so interesting to me…Detroit Michigan here….👋🏻😀
That’s the best part of the Wranglerstar channel. You never know what he’ll upload next, it may be a video about jeans. But the genuine excitement Mr. W has when he’s showing you something he loves can’t be beat! God bless you guys, keep crushing!
Great video! My son-in-law buys these because he’s into vintage stuff and big flea markets. He gave me a couple pairs to wear just to break them in. I’m not allowed to wash them, after a few months he picks them up and does his special type of cleaning and gives them back. As a retired Disney artist he even gave me a pair to wear at work and wanted them covered with paint (so they are). I’ll admit they really look cool covered with all the colors I used painting murals, sets, and Disney figures.
They are a good conversation piece and a co-worker even recognized them as vintage jeans once.
I appreciate your love for quality items. Also the amount of care you and Mrs. W have for the quality of your own. Thanks for the video.
It's sad to see the decline in quality of basic items like pants. We have to purchase from expensive niche brands in order to get what was common 50, 60, 70 years ago. Thanks for the review, I love quality and learning about interesting details like this.
the end bit about the comfortability really hits home. being in a place that inspires you in a natural and organic way really does mean all the difference than being in a place of uncertainty and dispair
I watched a Levi documentary back in the early 1990's. There were a lot of things in this, that don't add up. Dungarees are Bib and Brace overalls, NOT JEANS. The original Bib and Brace overalls by Levi Strauss were from the late 1800's, and he reinforced the pockets with rivets because miners would stuff their pockets with ore samples, taking them to the assayer, hoping their claim was rich. Catalog number of the overalls was 501.
The documentary went on to say that the pants pocket rivets were dropped because of cars, around about the twenties. People lean on cars and don't want their pants to scratch the paint.
I can't remember anything about the bib and braces being dropped, though I know they mentioned it. It was a long time ago, and I can't find it online.
The original Levi looms went to China, and a guy I used to know her in Melbourne Australia had a lot of jeans made on them in the early 2000's under the brand "Kustom Krafted". I still have a pair, though I fit into them every other year depending on what I have been eating.
My grandfather always wore Yakka Bib and Brace overalls.(Australian brand) He wore almost nothing else except on Sundays. In 1998 I bought the last pair ever from his shop of choice, near his home. He always wore khaki, and mine are Navy blue. Any way, 20+ years on, they're still going strong. Thanks for some good advice, Pop.
Thank you. I've worn 501's since I was 16 (Began purchasing my own clothes). I'm 57 now, and I've obviously seen the difference, over time, in fit and quality of the 501's. I will definitely try your recommendation. Thank you for the video
I love your channel. I've learned much, and agree on much. I think your a great man. This failing world needs more men like you. Thank you so much for who you are, and what you do. I applaud you.
Interesting! I had given up on jeans after the military, but I might give these a shot. I pretty much wear exclusively Duluth Trading pants, which are also very well made, have great attention to detail, and don't bind you up when you're working. Keep all the interesting stuff coming!
Same I love Duluth
Love the stretch firehose pants i got can't stand the jeans I got from them. Really well made I just find them very uncomfortable, maybe just the wrong style for me.
I too only wear Duluth stretch work pants. So comfortable! Way better than jeans in the comfort dept. I only buy them on sale. The stretch pants aren't the most durable. I've worn holes in them. But I've always been able to take them in and get an exchange for a new pair no problem. Love Duluth Trading
I switched to Duluth when I figured out that I have a retail store within driving distance of my house.Wait for sales before I go and stock up.
Same here ..big fan of the Duluth Firehose flex pants. More comfortable than jeans or dockers but look like dockers for "business casual" dress. I cycle through a couple pairs and wear them almost every single day
So the real reason he stopped wearing jeans is because he doesn't call them jeans. Got it. ;)
Ive been wearing and working in selvedge denim for about 10 years now. The way it feels and ages are unique and dapper.
I've never met a person that I agree with whole heartedly on so many different subjects. Great video.
Having grown up in the 60s and 70s I can attest to the quality of the denim pants of today are nowhere near the quality that they used to be.
I’m a late teen and that’s unfortunate to hear but makes a lot of sense. Almost everything went down in quality.
not much is today
No,No,No my 5 pairs of Wranglers @ $30 each will last twice as long as a $150 pair of britches. This is a little silly.
I don't think so Tim.
Wrangler are definitely the best bang for your buck, but they wont age quite like the Sugarcane and have some shortcomings. But without a doubt a million times better than 99% of the stuff on the market. The denim is usually 15oz, fabric is US woven, and tough as nails. 936den are my go to wranglers. Remember though when people purchase pants like sugarcane, its partly due to the company, the craftsmanship, and the materials. These smaller denim companies are using denim from mills from the late 1800s often times, narrow loom, high quality fabric that has way more character than you think. The companies pay attention to every detail and stitch. Not produced in Mexico, China, etc(I personally don't mind Mexico produced items). I don't think its silly, but understand why you would prefer Wrangler.
Yeah, I'm of the same mindset. Plus if you have some kind of catastrophic incident, you've only destroyed one pair (at a replacement cost of $30) and still have 4 other pairs.
How much just for the authentic leather patch?
Yep, I love the George Strait edition wranglers. $38 a pair. I do wish the back pockets were abut 3/4 inch deeper though.
I forgot about that, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I remember when my pants had rivets in them when I was a kid. Never thought about it until this video, thanks again.
Awesome video!
I’m with you on quality and vintage, vintage because of the quality! I’ve enjoyed your videos and shorts, because I too, am fixed on learning…
I mainly wear wranglers and round house jeans. You can't beat Round House in comfort, price, and they're still made in USA
Absolutely love it. Yes, we never know what we're going to get on the channel but I really value this appreciation of quality. This quality of production is exactly what built America and has been stolen from us via corporate greed. We need to protect, preserve and reinstitute it in the new society that will ultimately rise from the fall of the crime bosses that have tried to steal our heritage.
Definitely gonna look into these once I’m in the market for a new pair of pants. Very much pricy but if the quality is what you say it is, I think it’s worth it. I may end up saving money in the long run purchasing these rather than cheaper jeans over the years. Thanks for making me aware of these, Cody.
Good video, owning nice things always makes you feel good. I think I'll go get me a pair and try them out.Thanks Coty
Thank for something new to consider this is really interesting I’ve been wearing wranglers for quite awhile and love them but would love to try these too. God bless Cody
I agree with you Cody on the aspect of buy quality made products, but there are many of us out here that can't justify spend 100$ to 150$ on a pair of pants. I have found that the original Wrangler jeans hold up for a long time and ( in my opinion) look better as they age, and at 40$ to 50$ a pair its a little easier for some of us to swallow. I do respect and value your opinion, may God bless and surround your family with his protective hands.
Brother I wear the very same jeans you are speaking of and have for many years. Like you said 40-50- bucks you can’t go wrong. Only dislike is the rubber wrangler tag on the back, leather was the old style.
Good to know someone still makes something like this! I stopped wearing jeans because they don't give as much freedom of movement nor do they dry fast in wet weather and even hold the water and become heavy. Try the 511 Stryke pants! More of a cargo pant but quality and comfortable. Rip stop and very flexible fairly long lasting 👍
Thank you, after shredding countless pairs of jeans I've had my eyes open for a practical and functional alternative
501s were my favorite jeans back in high school in the 80s. Today I have a few brands in rotation in my jean drawer. The Sugar Cane jeans look great, I will definitely research them a bit more. Thanks.
So true, Cody. A little quality goes a long way.
When I was broke, and couldn't put to pennies together, I bought the cheap jeans and wore them out so quickly. I started saving up and buying more expensive, but higher quality, jeans and found that I saved more money because they lasted for years, not months.
I found Duluth Trading a few years ago and I have several pairs of the cargos that have lasted me for 5 years or so. Faded and a little worn, but so comfy. All I wear because of their quality and commitment to the customer. I have returned a pair for wrong size or problems with the item and they traded it out no questions asked.
Try that with Levis today.
Been wearing Carhartt and Dickies for 20 years. Levi's political stance ran me off.
Carhart are top notch do good work jeans and if you want somthing super tough prison blues are good
Me too
@Wayne Smith I wear my carhart for best then I’ve got my other carhart for work I’d never spend so much on some pants doesn’t matter what they are they don’t last but a decent jacket and work boots is where you want to spend you money
Same here. Berne is another brand I’ve had good luck with. I’m too fat to wear Wranglers anymore.
@@dumper87 I’m a 40 inch waist and 6.3 only work clothes seem to fit right
Very cool, even if this isn't up someone's alley, everyone can appreciate the detailed history lesson and learn new things. I really enjoyed this video.
I wear cotton work pants here in Japan, they are tough they are comfortable and they not too expensive, plus I like the extra pockets.
What has happened to old school Levis is now happening to Carhartt.
Cheers from Tokyo.
Stu
@Paul Dawson maybe you could look at Fjallraven made in Sweden. Their G100 fabric is awesome and you can wax it for the winter. I love my pants from them.
I think only certain Carhartt jackets are made here in Detroit, anymore. Seams like everything else comes from China.
Agreed regarding Carhartt jeans, which have gone downhill in quality over the last 10 years. I've now switched to the heavier jeans from Duluth Trading Company, which are still made very well.
The Dickies 5 pocket regular fit jeans are awesome. These ARE NOT the ones you get at WalMart. Get them at a workwear or farm store etc. I think the model number is 9393. Very heavy denim (15 oz ?). Straight leg. They wear like absolute iron and so far have lasted at least twice as long if not more than my Carhartts or Wranglers. The color also stays darker for a LOT longer than others and triple stitched seams
@@sgoldste02 and not to mention the customer service it's terrible! If you only get four months out of the Carhartt double front logger jeans, the color hadn't even faded when the crotch tears out!
I'm glad you brought a new pair into frame, and not the ones you were wearing, similar to the day you explained why you like your tin pants.😁 No doubt they are quality with that price tag! As a prior professional mechanic, I always cringed when I got onto the tool trucks, and those tools have outlasted most of the other ones I purchased. As I've gotten older, I've adopted the motto of "Buy once, cry once."
My only problem is that I don't have enough tears to cry that much.
Amén! I'm still rockin' SnapOns I scored 45 years ago!
@@HurricaneHomestead
Not for jeans! But for tools...
Right there with you Sir, Pay Once, Cry Once.
I agree with the 'buy once' theory, but any pair of pants will get ripped, bleached or stained. I guess for work pants, that's ok, but I have a hard time believing that they will last for more than 15 years of regular use.
Great video, interesting and informative. Thank you.
Simply the best! I am old enough to “get it”. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like something that I would enjoy wearing. Unfortunately, $150 is somewhat out of my budget.
Same here, though maybe I could call it a "school expense" because it is a replica of an historical item and I'm a history major....lol
CHUCK, I HEAR YOU ON THE PRICE. BUT ITS A JEAN THAT WILL LAST YOU AT LEAST 20 PLUS YEARS BUDDY...
You know that in “20 years” you might lose/gain your waist size.
Those sound nice. I'll stick with my round house jeans made in America.
Carhartt makes the best work pants. Double thick, heavy duty triple stitched and they come with a cell phone pocket. I get mine online for $40.
Yea I learned today, just like you don’t go into a grocery store hungry for obvious reasons, you also don’t go to the tool store when your frustrated and worn out from spending 9 long hours suffering with a subpar tool. I only went in for some wood dye and sand paper... $650 later I now own one of the best sanders on the market and wow what a difference. Went from a 2 hand/whole body operation to a 2 finger task. No to mention produces an incredible finish. Broke but happy 😁
This is why i never get bored of your channel. I go to flea markets to get jeans because if the bad quality of new jeans here in sweden. Also so hard to find that classic cut which is the best imo
I like my wrangler cowboy cuts, very durable. I usually get the rigids because they’re cheaper and I enjoy breaking them in. I also have a pair of Prison Blues double knee logger jeans with the suspender buttons that I wear for doing work around the house. Very well made, didn’t have a stitch out of place and they were surprisingly comfortable. And they’re made by convicts that they are trying to teach a trade to.
Like those Wrangler Cowboy Cut !
they are freaking 40$ now - how'd they go from 22$ - 25$ to 40$:? pisses me off
Duluth Trading firehouse flex ANYTHING. Tougher, more comfortable, more versatile in every way.
Lined in the winter
Nuff said
Lifetime guarantee isn't too bad, either. I've used it a couple times.
Just got my first pair and I love them. Awesome
Thanks for sharing. I've been looking for a pair of jeans just like this. I'll have to get a few pairs.
Dude thank you so much for sharing these things. I just purchased a pair and because of you i also have a pair of nicks boots. Thank you so much for sharing this i cannot wait for my pair to arrive.
Hey Cody, do you mind providing a link to where you buy the Sugarcane Dungarees? I can't seem to find a source other than European stores. Also, do you still prefer wearing your Tin pants for working, or have you switched to Sugarcane?
Self Edge Clothing sells them. Beware of sizing, they run small.
I get it, Cody. Great protection when there's a risk of abrasion. I just feel like I've outgrown those. I still have some originals from the sixties. For light risk activity and going out, I much prefer the thin, light, soft, stretch fabrics. It's just so much more pleasant against my body and to the touch. I'd even go for that leggings type material, that silky stretchy cotton blend super thin and light stuff. I don't want them tight to my legs, nor do I want them loose in the crotch. I want practical and comfortable. Pockets have to be deep and wide. It's important to me to have a full range of motion. I need to be able to stretch. To do winter work outside I'll take the heavy thick ones and maybe a thin pair inside if conditions warrant. But those conditions I actively avoid! Most of the time I'm in shorts because they're way more comfy and practical. That's shorts, not mediums all the way to the knee or capris which go past the knee. To me it's always been more important to have the least resistance to the things I do (like you were saying about workspace) than to look gangsta. But "wut evz" 😂 Cheers!
My only issue with a lot of the Japanese production stuff is the sizing. It's old school sizing from when people were generally smaller. A 2x from people like Iron Heart or Union Labour is a 46 chest, that's a like a large with Carhartt
A lot of that has to do with the U.S. acceptance of vanity sizing. Measure your 34W Levi's and you will find they actually measure 36". In addition, you mention the Japanese brands.... they don't supersize their meals or their jeans.
Modern Levi's last me 6 to 7 months as a mechanic and even Carhart duck canvas carpenter pants only last me a year these Sugarcane Dungarees are Beautifully made @WranglerStar
I carry so much EDC stuff that I've gone to the Riggs Ranger pants for the large deep front pockets and large usable cargo pockets. 100% Ripstop 10oz cotton.
Didn’t you make a video at one point saying you’d never buy a pair of jeans over $70 or something?
Yes but it is good to have at least one pair of high quality, comfortable and expensive pair of clothing for the day outings.
He's wearing a Rolex too so must be rich.
They're not "jeans", they're DUNGAREES.
@wranglerstar I'm gonna bite the bullet and get a pair! Thanks for the in depth review. God Bless you and your family Cody.
I love this video it’s awesome. The topic of the jeans in and of itself because of the mentioned vintage aspect, quality aspect etc.
But more so, the few minutes you discussed the more meaningful ideas about the pants and other like items and how they are meaningful and that surrounding oneself with items such as this is a slice of something nice to have in life. Something to appreciate in all the craziness of the world. Cool video and channel 👍 God bless.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am sorry I can't afford a BMW ( far superior to my ford) If I was younger I would give it a shot but, I am a senior veteran on disability. I understand the importance of tools or clothing that will not fail when working this is really important to some guys. Once again thank you for your time and the education we receive I watch every video and always keep you and your family in my prayers, thank you.
True, to a point. My jeans are about $20 a pair ( usually $19 but lately $21 ) and they generally last me about 4 to 5 years, though I've patched some and I'm still wearing them 12 years later.
That price of $180 means I could get 8 or 9 pairs of the ones I use and would last a minimum of 30 years or up to 90 years with patches and a little care. Something tells me I wouldn't be able to keep a single pair of the $180 dungarees in condition to wear them for 30 years. Plus, I'd likely have to buy 3 pairs of them for the wash cycle and 'just in case'. We'd be talking over $500 for 3 pairs of dungarees.
That's an incredible amount to pay for clothing, for most people.
There is also an unseen cost to buying $20 pairs. They are made in sweat shops across seas, bad for those workers but also drives down US wages, making that $20 not really $20 because you have a lot less dollars to spend. Had those jobs stayed here, $40 jeans would be just as easy as $20 jeans to afford, except Americans got the jobs, and communities, schools, etc benefited
it really isn't that much money, like you have kids working in McDonald's wearing balenciaga
Old school jeans with the classic look that I love. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be picking up a pair soon.
I've been wearing my carhartt cowboy pants for years and they're still stiff n brand new. You really appreciate great craftsmanship and good material
I am enjoying this “the real reason” series
The emperor is half naked. I love quality but, Spending 4x as much on a product that only lasts twice as long is a luxury most can’t justify
Most jeans last between 1-3 years. Jeans that last your entire life are significantly longer than twice as long.
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I wish my jeans lasted that long. I’m a full time bricklayer and a full time farmer. Yep, I work well over eighty hours a week and will unintentionally brutalize any clothing I wear. I buy good quality clothes to wear when not working and they last a long time , as I dont use the good clothes often as I’m usually working or sleeping or talking about working or sleeping, apart from watching CZcams while I’m waiting for someone or something.
Which brand of jeans do you recommend for workwear.
I love your channel because of the versatility of it, its just amazing
I love this channel it goes from axes to washing machines to knives to jeans (I see Jeans Like that all the time in Cali)
I know it’s not stylish but I love my round houses overalls for work. Helps make me comfortable by cover up the backside, especially because I was gift from my folks with more of a flat backside. Plus a bonus of the chest pockets
I think I'm gonna buy me some round house bibs next. Dickies, liberty, and carhartt is just aggravating me with their quality
I'm gonna look at those now. I HATE bending over to do some simple job and having to get up, pull up the pants, oops, too high...
Maybe I ought to try suspenders? But I will certainly LOOK at round house, because I love everything about the design of overalls.
@@woodworkerroyer8497 also I think I have read they are American made
I'm an ironworker. I've been seeing some guys wearing prison blues pants. They seem pretty tough. Any thoughts on those?
Round House MIO
Only a western man would make a video about his wardrobe.
Well this guy didn't make this video about his wardrobe, he made it about a specific piece of clothing.
Glad to learn about these. Thank you W.
I too wouldn't mind making the changes you have but it's a little hard to. Have a baby on the way, just lost our only vehicle to a fire and my job is going no where. I just recently purchased your book and am currently enjoying it, thank you for the videos and your book.
Cody, I don't doubt the Dungarees you showcased today are excellent - but I must suggest you try the LL Bean Double L Natural Fit 100% heavyweight cotton from LL Bean. They are normally $49.99 but are always on sale at 20% off. So for $40 bucks they are pretty darn close (80 - 95%) to what you reviewed today. That's 4 pair for one and if the Bean Jeans are only slightly less heavy - the extra 3 pair more than make up for that. BTW the LL Bean Jeans have the largest front pocket of any Jeans I've ever seen - and have the same Copper rivets. They last me for many many years!! Hey - they are worth a try!
Never, those are east coast pants
Don't care what coast they are from - they're really good Jeans.
I rather ll bean any day before but from japan
@@wranglerstar1You should educate yourself about the State of Maine, and the people that live there!¹
When You Google The Pants on the internet They
Cost a lot More Money .
Ed Mcwilliams I know I can’t afford $181 a pair!
@@funnyfarmdad9997 it's the classic spend more now to save later issue. I have spent the 60 bucks a pair for jeans and the crotch goes out after about 70 wears "about 8 months". So I went and bought a higher quality around 100 bucks and they have lasted 14 months so far. Just depends on the user I guess.
Buy right, but once
I just buy factory seconds of wrangler greensborogh jeans. Like £20/$26 a pair to my door. Last year's on me
Cause they are a hipster brand.
Honestly, I have no desire to spend 150 on a pair of jeans - maybe thrifted if I could find any. BUT your passion and heart inspires me. When people talk passionately on any subject, one can listen and allow the passion to seep in a little. Thanks for this. Now for a challenge: Do you have a vegan suggestion for an alternative to the wool vest you're wearing? Maybe I can inspire a video for you...
If you want something that will really fold-up see if you can find some vintage Toughskins. The older guys will remember those. They could be used to make a trampoline.
my work pants came from Tractor Supply.....got'em for $12 a piece...... completely satisfied. I guess its the simple living Southerner in me.
Check out Yosemite Prepper on CZcams. He has prepping videos (I’m a fan)
Why I stopped wearing jeans... so here are the jeans that I wear...
These are dungarees, you may want to brush up on your listening skills,
Check out 1:33. Just giving you a hard time. 😀haha!
@@wranglerstar yooooo we heard your narrative. they're jeans.
I missed 1970 levis. I thought it was me getting old too. Thanks for this!
Man! You are such a great resource. 😀 Thanks for the Sugar Cane Dundaree insightful vid!
I can't wear Levi's anymore. Used to love them, but nowadays even the "relaxed fit" are super tight in the crotch area.
Maybe you are carrying more poundage unlike your olden days.
KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN! IT SEEMS LEVI STRAUSS DECIDED TO STRANGLE THE CROTCH A LITTLE MORE EACH YEAR. STILL THE SAME LENGTH, WIDTH, GIRTH, AND THICKNESS DOWN THERE TOO!
I used to have some high quality "raw denim" pants from japan and found that they were so stiff that they wore down faster in areas like the crotch, than softer cheaper jeans.
Also you were advised not to wash them in a reguler machine. I once did and they shrunk big time.
The ones I used to buy back in the seventies were stiff off the shelf when you first bought and then. After they were washed they shrank a little and changed texture and were really nice.
Thanks for sharing I was looking for some authentic dungarees like I had in the '70s, the '70s 501 shrink to fit jeans or a bit more authentic and true to the originals and once they wore them and fit your body really well it was like your glove
The older I get the more I appreciate quality over quantity. 10 years ago I would have laughed at someone paying $50 for a pair of underwear. Now I have 7 and the comfort level and durability is through the roof!
Eric Mason I’m in the market for some new boxer briefs. What brand would you recommend? I tried some Under Armor, but found that the synthetic material was really uncomfortable compared to cotton. Been wearing Jockey, which has changed their cut as well.
@@ColonelK0rn1 my favorite is Duluth Trading Co. Get a pair and try em out, then at Christmas they always have a buy 2 get 1 free deal. I bought a pack of haines at the same time 4 years ago, and the haines are all gone (worn out and trashed over a year ago, while the Duluth is still pretty much same condition as new.
Every year or so I buy a few more pairs of pants for five bucks apiece at Goodwill/yardsale/second hand stores. Then I wear them out and by a few more. Who's winning?
I love your Chanel and your passionate about everything you do iv passed this onto my dearest friend who like you love quality and tools too I Particularly love your WOOL waistcoat when I’m back on the sewing machine I’d love to make u something made from my heart & made in Bristol Uk and send it your way much regards Edward
Back in 2006 I was starting highschool and got six pairs of Levi canvas cargo pants. I still wear 2 pairs of them to this day and have one pair in the work clothes drawer. I have more now and hope they will last just as long. They were 20~30 bucks a pair. If this is your thing go for it. I never understood buying expensive designer clothes that won't last and will be out of style in a year, at least with these you get your moneys worth
Seems like all companies have fallen off the wagon. Much of my life was spent in Maine and L.L. Bean was like the Filson of the east coast. They made amazing real clothing. Then they cheated out. Briefly they returned to their roots and I bought their “Kathadin Iron Works” pants and I cannot wear them out. A good set of clothes for an entire week that last, you always feel good in are worth it. I agree.
That's also because most companies fall into the trap of "The Iron Law of Bureaucracy". That is, over time the people that rise to the top positions are focused on the company itself, shareholders, etc. Instead of the company's mission and orginal goals.
Every organization falls into it over time, even governmental.
In a free market, that's when a new competitor comes in and does what they originally did, but better, and the old business dies off. But today with crooked politicians and back room deal making burdensome regulations for startups, it's much more difficult for these small companies to come in and replace the old.
Check out Origin Maine, made in Maine nice stuff
@Jadon Ingalls sadly they ended their lifetime warranty, it's only good for a year after purchase now, although their old products are grandfathered in
I have yet to get a full year out of my cinch jeans. This is good info!
This is the small stuff that reveals the simply "knowledgeable" from the truly "seasoned" person. Knowledge, experience, wisdom, mix it up, and then... just let it sit for a while. Live it, savor it. Then and only then, you can truly talk about it with real understanding.
Levi's major change happened around the mid 70's - if your at a vintage store and find a pair look at the little tag on the back pocket, if it has a capital 'E' in the Levi name then they are pre this change and of much higher quality. Newer levi's come with a lower case 'e'
It’s not that simple. The big E was dropped early 70’s but they still made excellent selvedge redline 501’s until 1984. The original SF Valencia factory closed around 2001 but you could still get miUS Levi’s until a few years ago when Cone Mills closed in 2017. LVC before the closing of Cone Mills also had really underrated quality. They are still fine though, just made in Eastern Europe instead but that won’t do for denim enthusiasts.
I noticed that a number of youtube reviewers have mentioned that heavy dungree pants are not comfortable. It seems that people like the looks and the idea of wearing something vintage but the reality is that they can be a bit stiff, heavy and chafing. Personally, I prefer to vary my pants styles, cargo, jeans and chinos with 1-2% little elastic. They are are comfortable and less expensive than $150 - $300 old style dungrees. Probably the thickest I will go is 12 oz (my Carhartts pants w/ double knee reinforcement are 12 oz). Those aren't too bad and they last me about a year at work. I am a union carpenter for almost 30 years and I don't like wearing heavy pants on my days off.
Same with my Danish Duckfeet boots. Heavy and stiff when new turns people off from buying them but with a couple months walking they become soft and customized to your feet. People are certainly getting more impatient these days