Drew Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I've looked in a couple of shops but I'm yet to find any suitable work jeans. My current pair are okay but are wearing out a little so I'm after some jeans that fit as many of these requirements as possible: Black Has the regular 4/5 top pockets (one front left, one back left, one back right, and either one or two top front right) Has other pockets down the legs designed for things lick quad spanner, maglite, aj, stanley, roll of lx tape etc... Strong belt loops Generally strong and rugged Any advice on finding a suitable pair of jeans would be much appreciated. Cheers Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikienorth Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 They aren't cheap but I wear a branded trouser called 'Snickers'So many sizes they are made to fit all peopleThey have pockets in the usual four places, with folded seams so your stuff doesn't wear out the stitching (just don't drill them like I did)They have long spanner pockets down the legsAnd, for their crowning glory for all who spend time crawling around cable runs...They have pockets for kneepads!They are made from a nice tough material, and for extra you can get the pockets, big velcro belt loops and kneepockets made from cordura (super tough fabric used to make motorcycle clothing)The pair I wear are made from a fabric/cordura combo as described, are fitted with kneepads and cost me £55not cheap I know but they do a good job and have served with only minimal repair (tears from nails and holes from drilling your own pockets) since February, and are still going strong.They can be found at most large tool shops or builders yards.They also have an interchangeable tool carrying system which locks onto these large velcro belt loops. I came from the construction industry where they are the height of fashion, and have been for some time. They come in many colours, including, naturally, black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Snickers Direct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikienorth Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 thanks tom knew there was a link out there, just had no idea where to find it.bought mine the old way.Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Or the DeWalt versions - not quite as nice as the Snickers ones but a bit cheaper IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 I Have got a pair of trousers there not jeans but realy heavy cotton they cost about £25-£30, form the officers club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 thanks tom knew there was a link out there, just had no idea where to find it.bought mine the old way.Thanks again<{POST_SNAPBACK}> GOOGLE is your friend Michael, Google is your friend.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranged-angel Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 oooh I'm thinking that product id 0452 are going to be next on the catwalk. very handy I believe should we ever experience alien invasion ;) That trousers look pretty cool. Just looking for some ladies ones! size 44 is that inches around the waist?? hmmm..... a little too big! or cms? Who has a 44cm waist??!!! The legs will prob be too long anyway. If I ever see god I will punch him for giving me little legs :D Emxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 size 44 is that inches around the waist?? hmmm..... a little too big! or cms? Who has a 44cm waist??!!! The legs will prob be too long anyway. If I ever see god I will punch him for giving me little legs ;) I too was confused on the sizes especially as they went up to over 100 !!! Nope, they're not cm or inches, just a 'size'. There's a page on the site which explains it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 I looked at the snickers link. There is no way in the world I'd ever pay between 50 and a hundred and fifty quid for work trousers - especially as I got pva down the last pair after 10 minutes on! Wranglers with no pockets on the legs are fine for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Tesco's, £4. 4 pockets. Any size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadcast_techie Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 arco are a good place to try, they deal with all things work / safety related.... I think my trousers were about £20, but they are definatly worth it. the amount of jeans I've destroyed the knees whilst rigging pyros/amps under stages to too many, but these just keep wearing on and on... (sorry bad pun) Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I Have got a pair of trousers there not jeans but realy heavy cotton they cost about £25-£30, form the officers club.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you find ANY of the stuff in the officers club lasts???They're cheap - and mean it! Everything I've bought from their has broken or such. Maybe I'm out of line but I used to work there and I wouldn't trust any of the stuff they sell. Plus you have a typo on "from" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomgirlie Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 GAP is pretty good for work trousers, they do alot of jeans and cargos: gap OR if you want something more formal: Gap dress OR "for the ladies".... gap ladies thingy However, I always go for the blokes cargos anyway.... You can never have too many pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalmatthew Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 GAP is pretty good for work trousers, they do a lot of jeans and cargos: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> However Gap have some fairly questionable ethics. They are known for widespread use of sweatshop labour. Kal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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