BearBio
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There are Wrangler's outlet store. I found camo Wranglers (for working in the yard) for $10-$20. $20-$25 for Wranglers and Lees.
Levi's - Wranglers and other jeans
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There are Wrangler's outlet store. I found camo Wranglers (for working in the yard) for $10-$20. $20-$25 for Wranglers and Lees.
Levis, Wrangler, AND Carhartt are made overseas.
A few Carhartt products ARE made in the US - but their jeans are NOT one of those products.
Last pair of Carhartt jeans I got were "hecho en Nicaragua." Such a nice place.
You can still get the super-stiff Levi's.
The are still as uncomfortable as they ever were.
Levi's 501® Shrink-to-Fit™ Jeans - Postal w/ Black Fill - Jeans
When you were a teenager, you could buy the stiff "shrink-to-fit" Levi's a bit large, and grow into them as they shrunk to the shape of your body.
I'm not into that these days.
I prefer Levi's "relaxed fit" 550's.
They don't have some stupid low-cut waist, nor do they sag in the butt.
If you are a 300-pounder, you know things about clothes-buying that I (thankfully) will never know.
If you want US-MADE jeans, they can be had.
I even bought a couple pair.
They're OK.
See All American Clothing Co: Traceability: Every Jean Has A Story.
I wrote a review at US made jeans for union haters - The FAL Files
A few Carhartt products ARE made in the US - but their jeans are NOT one of those products.
Last pair of Carhartt jeans I got were "hecho en Nicaragua." Such a nice place.
You can still get the super-stiff Levi's.
The are still as uncomfortable as they ever were.
Levi's 501® Shrink-to-Fit™ Jeans - Postal w/ Black Fill - Jeans
When you were a teenager, you could buy the stiff "shrink-to-fit" Levi's a bit large, and grow into them as they shrunk to the shape of your body.
I'm not into that these days.
I prefer Levi's "relaxed fit" 550's.
They don't have some stupid low-cut waist, nor do they sag in the butt.
If you are a 300-pounder, you know things about clothes-buying that I (thankfully) will never know.
If you want US-MADE jeans, they can be had.
I even bought a couple pair.
They're OK.
See All American Clothing Co: Traceability: Every Jean Has A Story.
I wrote a review at US made jeans for union haters - The FAL Files
fiasconva
Member
They all feel about the same to me but Lee's seem to fit best. But I can buy 2 pairs of Wranglers or Lee for what a pair of Levi's cost.
Plinker1962
Member
As a senior in high school, 1967, I remember being able to purchase a pair of Levi's for $7.99 Even then the price was high but not like they are now. Now, you're lucky if you can find a pair of them on sale for $39. Regular price for Levi's is around $49. I've given up on paying that ridiculous price. I buy Wrangler's at Wal Mart now for $14.00 a pair. Never thought I'd wear what I consider "cowboy jeans" but Levi's has gone and priced themselves out of my league.
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Relaxed fit 550 Levi's work for me.
There was a girl at one of the factories I worked at that was wearing thread bare, holey jeans. I said, "'bout time for some new jeans, don't ya think?" She said, "these are new, I just got them."
There was a girl at one of the factories I worked at that was wearing thread bare, holey jeans. I said, "'bout time for some new jeans, don't ya think?" She said, "these are new, I just got them."
ibewbull
US Veteran
I love the Good Will and Saint Vincent's second hand stores.
Still getting the britches for under $8 and happy to help out.
It never fails that my size is the most popular though.
What the heck anyhow?
When I was 232 pounds nothing could be found now at 170 it is still a problem.
Still getting the britches for under $8 and happy to help out.
It never fails that my size is the most popular though.
What the heck anyhow?
When I was 232 pounds nothing could be found now at 170 it is still a problem.
carpriver
US Veteran
I wear Wranglers I get at Tractor Supply, but I also wear Cabelas jeans they fit well and wear well also, Ive had good luck with the Ball Room jeans from Duluth Trading.
cowart
US Veteran
Probably the sturdiest jeans you will ever find are those from
Men's Workwear, Women's Work Wear, Work Clothing
(Duluth Trading Co.)
The denim ones are pretty sturdy, but for the ultimate, they make jeans out of the same material used to make fire hoses. They refer to them as "heroically durable Fire Hose® canvas" jeans.
An interesting feature is that they have an extra gusset in the crotch to make them roomier "down there". Hence the nickname "Ballroom Jeans".
The website states that their stuff is made in the US.
Men's Workwear, Women's Work Wear, Work Clothing
(Duluth Trading Co.)
The denim ones are pretty sturdy, but for the ultimate, they make jeans out of the same material used to make fire hoses. They refer to them as "heroically durable Fire Hose® canvas" jeans.
An interesting feature is that they have an extra gusset in the crotch to make them roomier "down there". Hence the nickname "Ballroom Jeans".
The website states that their stuff is made in the US.
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I can't see much (if any) difference between Lee and Wranglers. So I just buy which ever is cheaper.
I tried Rustlers but if I got the ones that fit in the waist, my butt looked like I had a full diaper.
Levis 517 boot cut fit the best. But I refuse to pay their price.
I do wish Lee & Wrangler gave you a choice between buttons and zippers. No matter how much beer a fellow might drink, I don't think anyone ever had a "trouser accident" with buttons.
I tried Rustlers but if I got the ones that fit in the waist, my butt looked like I had a full diaper.
Levis 517 boot cut fit the best. But I refuse to pay their price.
I do wish Lee & Wrangler gave you a choice between buttons and zippers. No matter how much beer a fellow might drink, I don't think anyone ever had a "trouser accident" with buttons.
Wee Hooker
Member
I went jean shopping last week as all my black jeans for the office were pretty much shot. I hate jean shopping as it always reminds me of my changing width to height ratio 
Looked at the Levies but they were $58 a pair!! Are they nuts?? I can get a couple of magazines and a pound of powder for that!!
Ended up with a pair of $12 Walmart cheapies and a pair of ($25) wranglers. Good for another year.
Looked at the Levies but they were $58 a pair!! Are they nuts?? I can get a couple of magazines and a pound of powder for that!! Ended up with a pair of $12 Walmart cheapies and a pair of ($25) wranglers. Good for another year.
wildenout
Member
I still wear Levi's, once a winter I'll pop into Kohls and get a new pair. You have to feel for the right ones, many of the new cuts are that flimsy smash and they're garbage. Only the original cuts are still made with real denim, like my 527's or the 501's. Go to Kohls and feel around!
joeintexas
US Veteran
I still favor the Wrangler 13mwz but they sure arent the quality I grew up with. Shame.
model70hunter
Member
You might try Lee jeans. I have had the best luck with them. I buy from a VF Outlet store in Branson, and they are about $20 a pop. Still same old jeans that I have worn for past 40+ years.
I agree on Lee jeans. They were the most comfortable jeans I've ever owned. They are hard to find. Now I have an excuse to go to Branson. They used to be made in Missouri. Not sure where they are now made.
I hear HABAND jeans are good but I don't know first hand.
I buy Faded Glory jeans at Walmart for $10 a pair.
They last long enough I guess.
I buy Faded Glory jeans at Walmart for $10 a pair.
They last long enough I guess.
5Wire
Member
Heavy denim happens somewhere around 14 oz per square yard. Google: heavy denim jeans. Tons ov'em
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Nothing gets between me and my Calvins 
meaneyedcatz
Member
As you have noticed our bodies mutate and deform as we get older. Always got Levis when I was young but now they fit horribly AND Levis donates money to all sorts of BS liberal causes.
Not sure where they are made but Key jeans found at various farm stores fit ok. Also try LL Bean jeans, they fit nice.
Not sure where they are made but Key jeans found at various farm stores fit ok. Also try LL Bean jeans, they fit nice.
In school us poorer kids wore Levi's while the rich kids wore khakis Later on us poor kids wore Levi's & T shirts while the rich kids wore slacks, sport coats, Penny Loafers with Argyle socks. Now I wear Wranglers that I get in our local discount store for under 10 bucks when on sale.
