I have been in these pants for over 3 years now at a career 48/96 fire department. These are the standard issue pants where I work. I was part of the selection process for this uniform so I can say style and comfort were not the selling points of this selection. Fortunately they have been available to order consistently through our supply chains,
...Read MoreRead more about I have been in these pants for over 3priced on the affordable side when you think about the specific industry market options out there.
Unfortunately, of the 60+ people or so I have put in them, or tried to put in them, the general consensus is as follows.
The seat is too shallow from the waist to the crotch they ride low to not be constricting, but can quickly snug up in areas that you need to pull them out of. Also leaving out parts of a person's behind hanging out.
The seams are pretty weak, we have a fair share of guys that blow out the seam in the middle of the rear, or the bottom of the crotch in normal daily wear.
The stitching around the cargo pocket seams are of poor design and often rip on the front side where to the pocket cover meets the pocket itself. The front of the pocket cover is fixed down to the pocket by stitching.
The material in its entirety is subject to easy ripping around corners, and environment things like cactus or truck parts. I say this in comparison to regular jeans such as Levi brand or bulwarks normal jean FR pants (i have worn those about 7 years ago).
The leg silicone beading for creases that they advertise on the website has not shown up on the 300 or so pants I have ordered. Mistake?
I have had to upsize for people in the past so that the seat and thigh fit better, but then it leaves the waist oversized. Read LessRead less about I have been in these pants for over 3
