Jeans thread - your favorite?

jbmonkey said:
agree on Mexican made jeans. they seem to know how to do it.
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I haven't had any Mexican made jeans but I used to have a boss that would get me work pants from the supply catalog ( not normally company policy to do so ) which were made in Mexico and they were very durable.
Much much more durable than the dickies that I used to wear, I think Wranglers might have some of their riggs line or some other of their more premium pants made in Mexico but I'm not sure because my size isn available.
 
jbmonkey said:
never heard of them. so went lookin to see what i was missin.

where they made at? website has no nention i saw about that or about the company history in general.....

look like those got the stetchy flex deal material mixed in them, if I looked at the right thing.
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Not sure where they are made, but they are based out of Colorado I believe. I only wear the 100% cotton silver labels, a lot of rodeo guys wear them because they’re comfortable and seem to hold up well.
 
jbmonkey said:
didn't dig into them that hard, but that's good news and info......
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Just as an example, Diamond Gusset is offering 20% off first order right now. I get emails when sales are on. I just love their jeans.

Jeans and other pants are much like edc blades in that we all have our preferences, and thankfully there are nice choices.
 
jbmonkey said:
I got interested in usa made jeans from this thread so I did some searching....there is a lot out there. more than I realized. small brands galore.....and not dramatically much more than Levi expensive jeans made in India or where ever.
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For the last couple or years I've heard that Levi's aren't what they used to be. Even the premium label ones. Another piece of lost americana.
 
always wanted to try the Duluth stuff but i'm pretty picky when it comes to jeans and like to try on before i buy...I'm a Cinch Carter fan because I know they fit me well
 
After I got fed up with the elastic low waist fashion jeans I looked up and found high waist 14oz denim jeans by Edwin from sale and gave them a go (mind that they do seem to manufacture mixed material pants too). I'm never going back. They are reasonably thick, durable, feel great on your waist and dont fall down as easily. Pockets are fantastic quality too and not just some after thought thin canvas sacks. Only downside is that since they are high waist, getting stuff from your pockets when sitting is kind of pain. On the upper side since the pockets are high, even bulkier items feel great in pockets because they don't drag against your thighs as much.

I also recently made myself ~6mm thick full grain belt for the pants and when I put my redwings on and waxed canvas jacket I'm ready for everything. :D
 
I never knew there was such a thing as a high waist jean, untill my wife brought home a pair of Full Blue jeans from Dunhams. $10. Most comfortable jeans I’ve worn. They give a coverall feel without the bib. Forget an IWB carry though…
 
I only wear black Levi's 501s.

They are expensive, but there are often half price sales. I can get good deals online sometimes too.
 
Levi's 505. And yes, I know their politics. Pricey but the Mrs. finds them on sale. Keep a rotation of four; two work, two "good". The good rotates down to work when the work gets too bad to wear. Only issue is that each pair is cut different. Got'a try them on before buying. And, and if they take one more belt loop off I'm searching for another brand.
 
If I'm wearing jeans, it's usually Ariat. For work, too. However, I've basically abandoned jeans all together. Instead, work provides coveralls I'm different materials. So in the summer I order very thin coveralls and wear basketball shorts and a t shirt under. Or during the winter they have heavier material and I can fit things like hoodies and sweat pants under them to stay warmer. Where I work I usually get very greasy or dirty so being able to take off the coveralls and toss them in the toolbox while the clothes under are clean is awesome.

When I'm not at work, I've stopped wearing jeans and started wearing the firehouse overalls that Duluth sells. They're more expensive but the lack of a belt is far more comfortable. And, believe it or not, if they're the proper size they're much cooler. They breathe much better than jeans.
 
I get the lee extreme with the gusset crotch, they hold up well enough for my office job with the occasional site visit.
 
BP_ said:
Jeans and boots every day for me. I like Cinch Silver Label.
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I'm a Cinch guy currently myself, although I wear the Ian style. I've been pleasantly surprised at their durability and by far and away the most comfortable jeans I've had. I wear them in the shop and horseback too.

jbmonkey said:
never heard of them. so went lookin to see what i was missin.

where they made at? website has no nention i saw about that or about the company history in general.....

look like those got the stetchy flex deal material mixed in them, if I looked at the right thing.
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Mine are made in Mexico and are 99 percent cotton and 1 percent spandex. They don't feel stretchy. I have tried lots and lots of different jeans these are what I've settled on. Wrangler ruled the cowboy world for decades then bout 10-15 years ago they changed their pattern. They deny it but it started a gold rush for other jeans makers. Everybody was out looking for new jeans cause the Wrangler's "just didn't fit right" anymore. I went to wearing 501s but they don't make them long enough. In the western world we basically want the jean 4" longer than your actual inseam. This is called "stacking" and it helps keep dirt, brush debris etc out of your boot tops. More later got to go feed the horses.
 
Horsewright said:
I'm a Cinch guy currently myself, although I wear the Ian style. I've been pleasantly surprised at their durability and by far and away the most comfortable jeans I've had. I wear them in the shop and horseback too.


Mine are made in Mexico and are 99 percent cotton and 1 percent spandex. They don't feel stretchy. I have tried lots and lots of different jeans these are what I've settled on. Wrangler ruled the cowboy world for decades then bout 10-15 years ago they changed their pattern. They deny it but it started a gold rush for other jeans makers. Everybody was out looking for new jeans cause the Wrangler's "just didn't fit right" anymore. I went to wearing 501s but they don't make them long enough. In the western world we basically want the jean 4" longer than your actual inseam. This is called "stacking" and it helps keep dirt, brush debris etc out of your boot tops. More later got to go feed the horses.
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this is good california real western cowboy information. keep it coming..please.....

I don't own or ride horses......these are things I know nothing about.

needs a different thread but wouldn't kind reading on cowboy boots and styles and construction that y'all like for the working side more than the dress up side.....but both I'd find interesting......
 
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