Which Jeans do you use?

[MossflowerWoods]

I've been a lifelong Levi's guy, but they abandoned me when the stopped making jeans that fit (560's) and got all "fashionista".

I've recently started wearing Wrangler's and they seem to hold up well. Sliding down the asphalt at ~20mph I only got 2 holes in a brand new pair a month ago.

But it gets more complex. I have daughters. They REALLY want to work on many of these projects with me (and that is a blessing and I want to work with them also).

But girls jeans are a JOKE! they are sparkly spandex and would not last a single day in the field!

Even I am discovering that my jeans are taking a beating now that I am REALLY working them. they are getting cut, greasy, and often I look like Mike Rowe on Dirty Jobs.

So I have really two questions.

#1 - Who makes REAL WORK jeans that will hold up to this?

and

#2 - Who makes real Jeans for GIRLS! (as an aside, can anyone tell me if boys size 14 is the same as girls size 14?)

The high for this weekend is going to be 45. the ground is wet, wet, wet. My daughters are chomping at the bit to get working on the horse fence. They need appropriate clothing for WORKING.

Thanks in advance,
David

 

[om21braz]

The "good" Carhartt's are hard to beat if you don't mind the stiffness for a while. As for the girls, may I suggest some chaps such as Filson or maybe even their double-tin pants in a large size to wear over existing pants. Filson's chaps or pants will allow them to put a knee down on wet ground and not get wet. Another thought maybe available locally to you would be chainsaw chaps. I don't think you'll find anything that fits a girl as they would want that will hold up in a work environment.

 

[YesDeere]

I haven't worn jeans in years now. Hate the fit. Not enough pockets, and they don't hold up. Use to be a Levi man. Now all I wear are carharts. My wife calls it my uniform, carharts, black tshirt and my leather Ecco boots.

If you try a pair you will never go back. As far as pants for your girls I'm not sure about that. I think they make them. Just check their website. Good luck to you!

 

[blueriver]

Try bib overalls.

 

[westbrooklawn]

I am only comfortable in a jean that is high waisted (fits at the waist, not on the hips). Carhart is about the only one that fits the bill. They wear very well, and I believe they have womens jeans also.

 

[Craig Clayton]

I can not really advise you on what is the best brand of jeans to wear. But based on the material that all jeans are made of Cotton the fibers will break down.
Now on having daughters work on the property is another interesting subject. I have 4 daughters and most them have moved out by now.
I have found getting daughters to WORK is like herding CATS, you have to go with the flow not against the flow.
We already have a few inches of snow on the ground.

Craig Clayton

 

[MossflowerWoods]

Try bib overalls.

Blue,

I do have a real pair of OshKosh Bib-o's and they are a hoot to wear, but they have floppy baggy legs, the denim is not that thick, and I need a place to keep my crackberry...

They are good for many things though.

David

 

[MossflowerWoods]

The "good" Carhartt's are hard to beat if you don't mind the stiffness for a while. As for the girls, may I suggest some chaps such as Filson or maybe even their double-tin pants in a large size to wear over existing pants. Filson's chaps or pants will allow them to put a knee down on wet ground and not get wet. Another thought maybe available locally to you would be chainsaw chaps. I don't think you'll find anything that fits a girl as they would want that will hold up in a work environment.

Heck I have not found chainsaw chaps for ME yet!

I'm going to just go buy them from my Stihl dealer I think...

David

 

[MossflowerWoods]

The "good" Carhartt's are hard to beat if you don't mind the stiffness for a while.

Use to be a Levi man. Now all I wear are carharts. My wife calls it my uniform, carharts, black tshirt and my leather Ecco boots.

Carhart is about the only one that fits the bill. They wear very well, and I believe they have womens jeans also.

I think I saw them at TSC..

Where is the best place to buy them?

Thanks,
David

 

[Gizmo2]

Wrangler Prewashed 13MWZ Men's Original Fit Wrangler Jeans

 

[JD230511]

I really like the carhartt jeans. But since I work in a paper mill I usually get what's on sell at my local rural king. I would trash a pair of jeans at the mill in about a month from all the oil, dirt, white water and just plain wear and year. As for girl work jeans I can't help on that.

 

[caver]

Another vote for Carhartt's.

The main problem I have with them is they fail in the crotch stitching. It starts as a weak spot and then that one day you stretch and hear that ri i i i p! But they still hold up better than the other brands I've worn.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

Wrangler Prewashed 13MWZ Men's Original Fit Wrangler Jeans

I was amazed at the color selection! I can just barely find the black ones in my size (32x34, 33x34, 34x34 depending on the season )...

 

[Army grunt]

Wrangler<---<<<:thumbsup:
An carhart shorts in summer.
I have one sute with matching shoos.worn 3 times.wedding,2 funerals
2 pair of rebocks, an one pair of slip on boots.
easy life here.
Army Grunt
Kate has 2 pullovers.

 

[MikeD74T]

Have worn jeans for most of my 62 years. My will directs that I go to my grave in well worn jeans & a T shirt. :thumbsup: As an adult I've preferred Wranglers as I could find 28" inseam, most others start at 30" inseam & I walk holes in the cuff. Don't like rolled up cuffs. Could occasionally find 28's at a nearby Walmart 1-2 pairs at a time so I looked often. A year ago I found a whole stack of 28" Member's Mark jeans at Sam's Club, got 8 pair. Took a little time to get used to the tapered leg but they're comfortable & holding up well. Will buy them again. MikeD74T

 

[om21braz]

Heck I have not found chainsaw chaps for ME yet!

I'm going to just go buy them from my Stihl dealer I think...

David

Here's ya a link

Labonville Regular Chainsaw Safety Chaps & Par - Labonville Inc.

 

[CTPhil]

Been wearing full cut Wranglers for 30 years, don't plan to stop.

 

[weldingisfun]

Been wearing Dickies for years. Inexpensive and they last. The do make jeans for women and girls too. Men's Jeans | Dickies - Straight-Leg Denim Jeans, Regular Fit, Skinny

 

[rtimgray]

I had worn Lee and Levi's for years, but they developed the problem of wearing out the front pockets (keys in one and change in the other). I recently discovered Real Work Wear jeans at Rural King. Normal price is $10, but they can often be had on sale for buy two get one free, so they're only about $7. I've worn them for a couple of years and have found them to be more comfortable and durable than the Lees and Levi's that I wore, plus much cheaper. I also find them to be more durable than the Faded Glory and other private label jeans that I had tried from Wal mart.

Good luck and take care.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

Been wearing Dickies for years. Inexpensive and they last. The do make jeans for women and girls too. Men's Jeans | Dickies - Straight-Leg Denim Jeans, Regular Fit, Skinny

You read my mind! I was just thinking "I need to ask about Dickies"...

I know places I can get those... Inexpenive is a nice bonus!

David