Posted on 05/24/2022 5:28:27 AM PDT by foundedonpurpose
Just a thought on blue jeans. Out of curiosity, a guy went and bought some blue genes online. I have a challenge with box stores as they fail to carry my size. The Inseam is the most challenging, that would be a 29", not the tallest guy but can get it online in a couple days. Waist is a 31", again not found in my local stores.
I want to shop local to support my businesses, 30 X 32"s was all that was available. It's all available online and in stock. The local businesses have no answer.
Bought Levi's and Wranglers, the Wranglers are kicking ass on durability, they don't fit as well. Levi's used to be known for this durability thing, they are now about brand and style.
Then we have body types to fit the jeans, not sure what that was modeled after.
Just looking for fit, finish and real durability.
Be Blessed and thank you for your thoughts and experiences.
My size measurements are almost the exact same. I have found Lands End to have the best jeans and they tailor the inseam to your specifications with no additional charge.
Dungaree bump
Try Lee Jeans; you can get that size there, depending upon the style and cut.
www.lee.com
I’m human, spelling has never been my strong point. Building companies and employing others has. Good humor on your part! Keep going. It is appreciated! Founded
Levis came out several years ago in support of homosexuals being allowed to be Scout Leaders in Boy Scouts of America. I stopped buying their stuff at that time and will not buy from them, again.
“I could tell that they was mine
From the oil and the gasoline”
Some of the best BFG blues playing ever.
A killer track as well.
Costco recently had a sale on Izod stretch jeans with a 29 inseam.
They were comparable to the Levi’s 559 jeans that I would pay $60 each and the sale was $10.99 each. I bought 6 pairs and gave away all my Levi’s.
They fit me perfect.
A very interesting question which, after some dwelling, came a flood of memories.
Well, it’s like this: I have a similar conversation about everything with anyone who poses the question, “What do you think about ‘XYZ’?”
My first jeans were San Franciscos. Loved ‘em, but durability-wise they ended up as cutoffs within a couple years as a teen. I was introduced to Levis by my indoctrination into redheads. She liked her guys in Levis and had me buy a pair of 501s, the ones you have to wear wet to break in/shrink. They ultimately ended up fraying from normal use and also ended up as cutoffs. Frankly, I was never impressed with Levis.
Years later I was reminiscing/feeling nostalgic & bought another pair of 501s, broke them in, and within weeks they started to fray. I didn’t want to wear torn/hole-ridden jeans; they eventually were discarded (I realized later that they were worth $$). Through this period in my young adulthood I wore almost exclusively Carhart for reasons somewhat germane (but not): They suck. Carhart adherents offended at that statement must have skinny thighs: EVERY pair of my Carharts wore holes in the crotch from my thighs. Carharts are, to this day, the ONLY jeans which have done this. But due to slim pickins I stuck with them for almost 2 decades, keeping many of the old, thigh-hole jeans for grubby work around the house.
Over the years, I became aware that Wranglers were better known for their durability; recorded to memory.
Things change, as do corporations. I, too, am both short in the legs and the need arose for some jeans about 10 years ago. I wear office attire during the day, and after work either wear grubbies for home improvement/cleaning or lounging clothes. My jeans rarely get worn more than a handful of times a year.
Thus casual wear is long in the tooth, worn very little.
I wanted 2x pair of jeans, was still averse to Levi Strauss and lucked out on sizing a pair of Wranglers at JC Penny. I prefer relaxed fit. Body type? Athletic still even at my age, which - again - means thick thighs. I still recall this vividly: The 3rd wear of one of the Wranglers I squatted down to pick something up and the material blew out in a vertical tear from the knee to mid-thigh. This was a first for jeans, but not a first for pants in general: I keep a spare pair of slacks in my car’s ‘go bag’ for the inevitable seat blowout.
The POS Wranglers were returned promptly and I ended up with a pair of Levis 550. Still have them 10 years later, now well broken in, no defects in any way.
Levis 501s probably still suck.
Moral of the story: In an age of declining clothing quality, sky-high prices for brand names and woke corporations, you can satisfy the need for quality, price and avoidance of supporting wokism by buying used. The last time I checked (a couple weeks ago), St Vincent de Paul had many of the smaller range of sizes.
I hope that helps, aside from being just a somewhat interesting story.
Interesting. Those will be my next purchase.
Thanks!
Not sure what they do though; turn one blue from the waist down?
I’m not buying them anymore because their quality and durability now sucks, just a daily worker, out with my guys. If they are now supporters of Faggots in the scouts and a corrupt agenda. Good by!
I always buy cheap Wrangler’s at Walmart. I haven’t bought any for the last 2-3 years. Occasional perusals at the store showed a scarcity of sizes so I just bought some at Walmart.com. Got two pair.
I volunteer with a national youth organization. Our uniforms are custom made. Of course they are done overseas because there’s truly no other option since the US textile industry has all but disappeared.
Because of the Biden Supply Chain problem, orders that used to take six months are now running 18 months out.
I got a couple pairs of Aguave jeans as gifts. American made but, good Lord, expensive: https://www.agavedenim.com/
Lee extreme motion if you can find them. Quit levi decades ago.
I found that out myself. But they have a great return policy.
I have a pair of fleece lined jeans from Duluth. Been wearing them for 4 years and they still look brand new.
L
Exact size I wear (31W x 29L). Although not as long-wearing as Levi’s, L.L. Bean carries this size in several of their men’s styles, including jeans, canvas, twill, & khaki. Sometimes I find them on sale or in their “outlet” for $30-$40.
Is your name Mr. Bean Jeans?
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