Fashion Nerd Tries Cheap VS Expensive Cargo Pants

Trying out the recent Acronym P38-E release which retailed at approx. $1400 - how do they compare to a cheap pair of cargo pants? Looking at materials, features, aesthetics and some other fun stuff. What's your view on expensive VS affordable techwear or clothing generally?
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[@Jetsrike77]

I never think you're dead, or ever really on a hiatus, but it has come to the point that every time I see a video you posted and then look below it to see that it was just uploaded, I just cannot believe that I get to watch a new video from you. Really love everything you do! Keep up the consistently good work!

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the kind words - people still enjoying the videos is why I keep doing them, so it definitely makes a difference

[@jessehernandez1340]

@@ThisIsAntwon this is exactly how I feel. Sometimes the algorithm just gifts me your content and It never fails to pique my interest

[@lauren4018]

@@ThisIsAntwon I like your white T-shirt. What brand is it？

[@coprilettodelnapoli5466]

New subscriber here and I think he's still dead

[@slipperyfish7560]

@@lauren4018 Dual Match, it's actually from a dropship retailer video

[@Crush3dI]

This video is just Antwon justifying paying 1400 quid for these

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Officially called out D:

[@angel_killzit]

Tax write off

[@joes661]

Acronym fans explaining why a sandwich bag is adequate packaging for a pair of trousers that cost more than a car

[@Meg_A_Byte]

The point at 13:31 - the amount if pictures acrnm provides is great. Lots of luxury brands (fashion or furniture, design, etc.) provide very few if any extra pics of their products. Which is sometimes shame, because it discourages people that maybe think about buying such product, or would like to know more about it.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Totally - retailers are more likely to do videos of garments now which helps get a sense of how things look/move, but more product shots generally is always welcome. Kinda ironic though that for some of the releases you won't even have enough time to study all the pics before deciding if you want something because it sells out too fast

[@kostakisx107]

That "lets goo" before the intro made my day

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I did it as a stupid reminder to myself where to put the intro but ended up leaving it in - glad it was worth it haha

[@darthvictor001]

I actually got an ad on my smart TV, right after he said "let's gooo", perfect timing haha

[@engineergaming3323]

Amazing video that really explains the differences between clothing which is "inspired" by a wave of techwear that is performed in a cheap ways! Definitely a piece of media that is really helpful for any newcomers to techwear fashion, and a great copeing material for everyone that has buyer's remorse after buying more expensive pieces... PS: Def will show my mom this vid!

[@ibnAsseggaf]

Please do make it into a series! A suggestion would also be to compare (Budget vs Mid-Range), (Mid-Range vs High-End), etc. Absolutely love your content but now I'm starting to dislike you more bit by bit for pushing me down this rabbit hole, specifically with Enfin Levé. Now I can't even look at any other brands 🤣🤣

[@nickkennedy6457]

yes, the argument for acronym gets a bit blurrier when someone like enfin leve enters the chat.

[@cseymour97]

I'd love to see a series where you get popular expensive items in hand then try and replicate the same vibe on a low budget and see what the better value is.

[@ClapperDan]

Hey dude!, Recent subscriber and just want to say thank you for making standout content into techwear fashion. I'm in the process of establishing a new wardrobe based on the aesthetic and I can see that your samples are far superior of that than what I've seen on IG and TikTok. Those look cool but they're more "Darkwear/warcore" cosplay-ish and I want something I could wear on the regular. You've done a great job at explaining what it is, what to look for and how much to realistically spend on garb and I will continue watching old and new content

[@brunzmeflugen]

Would love to see this as a series if you choose to do so.

[@Orbitinbloom19018]

Im not into techwear at all and it simply doesnt fit into my lifestyle or personal style but this man always makes the most entertaining videos that it makes me so interested to watch, and makes me want to atleast learn more about techwear. Thank you so much

[@AllMightyPogCat]

Always love your videos. Content is informative and funny at the same time :)

[@Flameseeker006]

Pixel👍. Gotta love Acronym.. but unlikely I'd ever be prepared to spend their prices on clothes. More Errolson collabs with Nike or ACG would be cool.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Pixel gang 🤝 tbh that's fair, however you try and justify it the clothing is extremely expensive. The recent Nike collab woven jacket was pretty fun but was also very different to the typical Acronym stuff so I get why that's not really considered a replacement. Some of the more recent retailer items are an attempt to make Acronym available at a lower price point, but we're still talking $500+. Would be great to see more collabs for sure.

[@theolay]

Just started looking into techwear and kind of intentional fashion in general. Have been binging your videos, great for newcomers, cheers for the info. Definitely learnt some pitfalls to avoid. That said, probs gonna buy those half tacky cargos as the first toe in the water. Can't wait to join the land combat army.

[@davetavacol3925]

Plus, it’s the pleasure of experiencing thoughtful design and innovative materials. This has its own intrinsic value.

[@darthvictor001]

Watching these videos religiously every single Sunday has become a routine for me now and I've got 0 regrets. Ant is one of those guys who keeps making cool content and keeps improving the overall quality of it as well. Keep up the good work my G 🙌🏼

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support big time

[@darthvictor001]

@@ThisIsAntwon I've been watching your videos for 5 years now. Grey Y-3 Qasa review was the first video I watched. Been a viewer of the channel ever since (subscribed shortly after). Always nice to see how (much) someone has evolved and improved when comparing videos from then and now. Keep up the good work bro, lots of people really enjoy your content and I'm one of them

[@monsieurfrank8069]

keep up the good content Antwon !

[@heyitsRyanS]

The part where you’re like “pls be gentle” and dude man says “looks ass” still has me laughing and I finished the video a few minutes ago lmao I love when you add in the text with stupid little jokes. You always crack me up, Ant.

[@BrenBren-wj3br]

Love the new video! Can I ask where the shirt your wearing in the video is from? Really like the design!

[@imtryingtoworry]

the "looks ass" caught me off guard not gonna lie haha

[@Verse1234567]

There's also the aspect of time served with big brands like acronym, so if you want quality or style or heritage or all of the above, going with a brand that has done that in the past just makes some sense. Not sure it makes up for the price but it does help. Should we examine when high fashion tries to do tech wear with all these arguments? Gucci x north face comes to mind. Love this vid! Gonna use it to justify so many purchases!

[@_mokoa]

Great video! I'll be using this as an example to send to friends who think "I can get the same thing cheaper/why pay so much for designer tech ect ect". Also I am being further gas lit to buy the Acronym P38-E's i previously said I didnt need...

[@theluckyhollow3081]

I love the subtle persona 5 theme in theme in the background

[@martinlanger72]

I personally love cargos from Sixth June, It’s a french brand that has some really nice clothing for a pretty decent prices. I have bought 3 cargos from them so far and I wasn’t disappointed once. So you might take a look at them if you want.

[@scorpionhdkid8972]

A decent price? Ye boi, atleast better than spending €1000+ on a pair of pants to make them look cool and comfortable.

[@schorpioentje1251]

Bro these pants are amazing!!! Especially since im located in belgium, shipping is fast af. The pants are pretty cool decent price.

[@japp4852]

My pants from sixth June lost its shape instantly after washing it. Just in a few weeks they became horrible looking.

[@kungfusteeze]

Articulated Python is def one of my fave KZbin channels.

[@jo-mi4966]

Another great video Antwon! This video about sums it all up - the durability, water resistant materials, build quality, comfort, functionality, the great design and the great feeling you get from wearing clothes you really love is what makes them special and justifies the price for people. Not to mention the hours of research, design experimentation and cost of materials and production. Anyone with a sewing machine could buy a bog standard cargo pant pattern off the internet, get some cheap fabric, sew it in a few hours and end up with some cheap cargo pants similar to the ones shown in the video. If they had to design something like the kind Acronym put out, they'd be totally at a loss. Even if they had an Acronym sewing pattern and the right materials they would probably not know how to sew it correctly because of the pattern's complexity, and it would take a huge amount of hours until they finally either gave up because they ruined it or ended up with a pair of cargo pants that they'd probably botched in numerous places. This goes doubly for the Jackets, of course. There is a lot that goes into the product price tags of these kind of high end brands that produce high quality/technical clothing like Acronym, Arc'teryx etc. My only gripe with Acronym is that there is no opportunity to try the clothes on for size and fit before buying(although I know that they have the size specs on the website). However, I know that they have their reasons for not distributing their products for retail in shops so I suppose that's just how it goes.

[@Alithia451]

what do you think of Belstaff tactical overshirts and jackets?

[@momiko4904]

What was the brand you mentioned towards the beginning Valens??

[@RedSmolka]

Can you please tell me what type of carabiner you have on your left side on the P38-e?

[@joshjg]

5:58 *MKBHD has entered the chat*

[@ItsADrunkWorld]

Hey guys I'm new to techwear and one of the sneakers that has caught my eye is the nike x acronym blazer low but the black color seems to be sold out from official retailers. Do these collab items ever restock does anyone know?

[@brando8923]

I ended up buying a few pieces from catstac, didn’t cost the earth and is actually pretty good quality, 2 years in and they’ve lasted too

[@luckyhat4]

I actually think the Aelfric Edens look better on you, although that's subjective. Just seem like a more sleek and sharper look, the expensive pants look kinda lumpy and like something a regular mechanic might wear.

[@CrossmoorMafia]

Yeah, actually just seeing the thumbnail I was expecting the video to say that the cheap ones are better. I think it's partly because of the way he was wearing the expensive ones with a tight shirt. In the pics where other people were wearing them with jackets etc. the pants looked much better imo

[@simonrockstream]

geeet outta here lol

[@universal938]

I need the link for the cheap pants

[@xaropevader7329]

Any link on the cheap one? Thats the one i want. I really need it, thanks!

[@NMN]

Agreed on the necessity of a lot of good product photos when you're putting down a bunch of cash on an item - one of the few gripes I have with the Vollebak stuff I've bought is that their product pages are heavy on the 'Tesla-style' futurism bullshit spiel and light on any good detail pics of what you'll actually be buying, there's a couple things came in the post and went back same day when I got them unpacked and thought 'Hm nope'. Also lol at the 11:42 one-second Ninja Warning flash, less 'imitators' and more actual 1:1 ACR copies (not that I don't have a bunch of their stuff *ahem* )

[@vinni2773]

There is a reason why Reinhardt says: "Precision German Engineering "

[@thehighground3578]

Honey wake up new Antwon vid dropped

[@stonersiren]

always learning new shit from him. for example until now i genuinely didn't think men ever cared about clothes being "flattering"

[@cosmicconduit6834]

What is that clip you have that you attached to the front of the expensive cargos? I know you made a video about it once before but i forget the name of it. I'd like to get one of these.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

It's a KONG Frog clip! I've mostly seen it used in videography as a strong quick-release way of holding camera equipment on wires/gimbals but I'm sure it has climbing uses too

[@TechwearGermany]

I can't believe you actually kept the cheap cargos LMAO

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I have a box of cursed techwear in my wardrobe 😭

[@Meg_A_Byte]

Either he keeps them, throw them into the bin or pay triple the cost to refund them.

[@TechwearGermany]

@@ThisIsAntwon the forbidden drip

[@TechwearGermany]

@@Meg_A_Byte Sadly the truth

[@acv6161]

How can I find the green t-shirt in the video?

[@xeroxvsxerxes]

in the thumbnail of this video u appear with a watch on; won't you do a video dedicated to watches that go well with the techwear aesthetic? or have u ever made smthg like this? I mean, I donno if u're really into watches, but wd b nice to see ur take on them if there is such a thing

[@Sid-yn4wo]

your new intro totally slaps

[@ZgSharke]

Hi, Did you try brand Neo4ic?

[@veksel8076]

is it just me or does the music on an antwon video give massive nostalgia

[@naota3k]

Uh ohhh, did Ant get a NikeLab ACG Insulated piece from the 2018 collection?! I knew you'd come around. ;)

[@Guyster5]

13:23 to be fair they do have promotional videos w people doing martial arts with cyberpunk backgrounds etc

[@ThisIsAntwon]

They do! The important distinction is that those are marketing rather than advertising. Acronym definitely does market the brand, from the design of their website, use of Errolson's IG account, support of a few influencers/celebrities (of which unfortunately I am not one!) etc.. Even collaborations are a form of marketing. The videos specifically live exclusively on their website and owned channels, serving to build the brand through organic means. What you won't see is paid content (banners, paid social posts, TV ads, even paid influencer marketing), whereas many luxury fashion brands invest heavily in paid media advertising to get their message across.

[@TubbyFatfrick]

I only bought from Alfric Eden because they're the only techwear pants that actually can fit me (as far as I can find).

[@ImKhaos.]

Hey antwon have you ever checked out black tailor? If so I was wondering your thoughts on their cargos, since they mainly only promote those

[@TenshiR]

Hey! That's what I call my brother! His name is Taylor and he's black😅

[@szymond2401]

@@TenshiR bruh

[@szymond2401]

they are selling fakes

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I have seen their stuff yeah, I personally don't see any reason to purchase as it all looks pretty similar to AliExpress stuff

[@issiahjk]

Nikes in the background at 10:38?

[@cartilagehead6326]

Articulated Python is my favorite Metal Gear Solid boss

[@zacharymutter8432]

1:14 oh my the hair!!!

[@bjamofficial]

just when I thought I was fine without those P38s 😭:shakes fist: AAAAAAANNNNTTTTT!!!!!!

[@johnlewtas6833]

i love that antwon is happy to wear the acronyms out and about, but when it comes to the aelfric eden cargos they never see sunlight

[@2000Doriyas]

Because they look mid and feel cheap to wear

[@johnlewtas6833]

@@2000Doriyas i know, i watched the review. my point is that he wont even wear them long enough to go outside with them, which i just found funny.

[@2000Doriyas]

trueee you were throwing the aelfrics shade, where they'll stay@@johnlewtas6833

[@kasutokirikaia7113]

Hey aluminum! Please review the new travis scott cactus corp x nike collection please!

[@razym819]

I guess a fair question to ask is,are these expensive pants at least 55x better than the cheaper ones? Or maybe is only 10x better and the rest is you made you feel and how much are you willing to pay to feel some way

[@chargingbadger_]

God I want the P38-e so bad

[@lolpwndk]

When your rune legs gets trimmed for real

[@Sube-Tube]

These pants would look so much better if they weren't baggy as shit

[@DarkDragon1223]

darkwavs FEARS this video

[@tibora13]

I just want to make this law that anyone that follows Techwear/Streetwear/warcore/darkwear should NEVER harass or have a conflict with Name Brands💯 Idc if you have on Nike or Izod IF YOU HAVE IT ROCK IT!🤙🏿

[@leesherman6287]

Yes, let's make this a series!

[@voidleech3465]

man, i love your videos. that’s all i have to say hahaha

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks so much! 🙏🙏 Genuinely means a lot

[@voidleech3465]

@@ThisIsAntwon funnily enough, it was our interactions on reddit that brought me to your channel. so no, thank YOU. haha

[@CoIIegeDropout]

Parachute Trousers vs "Aha ha, without me?"

[@isamepython]

I like this video Anticulated python

[@AggaCityGang]

38 🐐🐐🐐

[@esaedvik]

Dang, never been this early. Love me some cargos, I guess...but for 35€, from Brandit.

[@MasterChief1219]

babe wake up new ant just dropped

[@yvrreturn5512]

Nah a 15 minute video isn't going justify the price.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

brb gonna make a part 2

[@TheShadowvaultAwaits]

Tbh i think the cheap one looks better to me. I really hate the acronym pockets. That silver T looking thing in the front feels really unflattering. Also the shape of the pockets looks super boring, just a square. Im not saying that the cheap one has better looking pockets but i would much rather get the cheap one with some better zips instead of velcro. To me one of the best cargos (if not the best) is the Julius ss15 or fw15 pair. Crazy pockets, seams, shape, etc.. Ofc not any ulitily with these. I wish Julius made some techwear stuff (and not Nilos)

[@jo-mi4966]

I think this comes down to what style of "techwear" you are into. Personally, I prefer the more understated kind, with maybe just an interesting little flair to give the product some personality. For that reason, for me too, there are a number of other Acronym pants, or pants from other similar brands that I would prefer over the Acronym P38-e pants from the video. It sounds like you are leaning more into the more eccentric warcore type stuff to me. Maybe Riot Division would be more your kind of brand. Jo-Mi 1 second ago Actually Riot Division isn't the brand I was thinking of - it was Holygrail Riot Division are still probably worth checking out though if you haven't yet.

[@witeshade]

There is something about the simplicity of the cheap pair that is actually appealing in a certain way, I agree with you completely. The Acronyms are almost a bit too fancy and high tech in my opinion. However, I do get the impression that the cheap pair is probably just a little bit too simple - another 10% of added effort and design would really elevate them.

[@melissabanuelos3400]

Yeah, not a fan of the highly visible crotch zipper.

[@tibora13]

I was shopping for some ASRV gear and the amount of FAKE items on the internet👀💨 Im looking for the ASRV Cordura Conditioning Chest bag DSG:0213 in black and the amount of knockoffs💨

[@redareactor8791]

Im not trying to promote fake items, but can we have an honest review of this particular J1B from ninjawarning you showed on the video? Would be interesting to see how the best J1B replica can compete with retail quality? Thanks for your content 🙏

[@ElementalLeaf]

I feel attacked by the editor's comment about mfs buying one item of LV and then keeping the box as a decoration for the next decade cuz i do that too 😂 but fr tho I cant believe thats what unboxing nearly 1500 cargo pants looks like. Like I know youre buying the product for the product and not for the unboxing experience but they could at least do SOMETHING for it. A generic ziploc bag and an A4 sheet of paper...I feel ripped off and I didnt even buy it

[@happyidiotic]

Idk 1000 bucks are usually leather pants price range

[@kellygamer8985]

Can you make a video on if shein is a good place to buy clothes

[@bendosage3445]

Quick answer it's not

[@aitor.online]

im left unsatisfied with the acronym pants on the basis of how "innovative" and "luxurious" it is. they are super nice and leagues beyond those awful alfric eden ones, however the 1000$ price tag is still unjustifiable, even with all the cool features and whatnot.

[@karensoo7893]

Hi Antwon, Your email appears to be invalid, how can we get in touch with you

[@oliversplace263]

I own ninja warning. Come at me. (Please don’t)

[@jarib3858]

1400 dollars for ykk zips, what a joke

[@jmb9701]

Realistically, if your spending 1400$ on some pants, youve got a stylist to look at all this for you. I actually prefer the look of the cheaper pants.

[@jamiestevens3659]

Hey brother I'm chasing some recommendations I'd appreciate a reply if you have a moment.

[@richardh8463]

if god is real, they would give me a Happy E-chain

[@Gam3erJimmy]

hi

[@gxdzv]

Just buy a Brandit Cargo pants, MXDVS Cargo pants, or a XNDROPS Cargo pants..

[@xanoks1116]

There's kind of this void where cheap cargos have the look that I'm going for, but they're absolute trash and then expensive brands that have exactly what I'm looking for, but are completely unaffordable to me, is there anything that looks like the enfin lève ameztu but doesn't cost more than 200euro.

[@Soggymonkeyfilms]

There's nothing like an ameztu that is cheaper than an ameztu. I spent about a year looking for cheaper alternatives before I finally pulled the trigger. Most I've ever spent on a clothing piece but well worth it.

[@papermachegun3572]

proof meridian cargo pants are fairly minimal but look decent I think, oakley has some nice cargo pants,, riot division can be close, gstar but they are mostly cotton from what ive seen. Rosen x can be a bit cheaper than enfin leve, shellsoul, reindee lusion has some decent looking ones too. However like the other person said ameztu have a look that is really difficult to beat.

[@Mgaret03]

wow the expensive ones with the zippers is a bit ugly... cheap one look better

[@Zero21x]

review more stuff from enshadower REINDEE LUSION and Silent Storm

[@phosssssss7]

oi

[@robertocalvo934]

The zippers are awful in the Acronym both in aesthetic and functional sense, not Errolson's finest moment for sure

[@phosssssss7]

heyy does anyone know if machine56 is legit?

[@MalakaiDerg]

They are. Good for looks, if you like that but just keep in mind it's all about that and they aren't "technical" at all evidently.

[@phosssssss7]

@@MalakaiDerg ohh okay thanks

[@LowkeyLoki_1]

Have multiple products from them. Decent quality but treat it as a streetwear brand instead of a technical one.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Stay tuned for a future video 👀

[@phosssssss7]

@@ThisIsAntwon oo noice

[@IvoryOasis]

My cargo pants cost 10 dollars from amazon :) Then I had like $1400 more to do other things with.

[@weebgod6740]

This video just sounds like copium, but if you can afford it, I guess its fine if it brings you satisfaction.

[@mache3984]

Them shits ugly. It's not about how good they look, fit or even the functionality; but rather what value people give them.

[@ConnectTheKings]

Whoever says the 1400$ pants look better is lying to themselves, nah homie you got fleeced and homie who’s rocking the 20$ cargos got his money’s worth and pulls more bitches 😂

[@arthurmouradyan2446]

“late capitalist world” *closes video*

[@davidhanson5181]

You're crazy if you think it cost them more than $20 to produce each pair of these pants They bent you over

[@ThisIsAntwon]

You wouldn't even be able to buy the zips these pants use for $20 😂

[@JoeZUGOOLA]

If you spend £1000 on outdoor brand clothes you can expect them to survive the world's harshest conditions such as mount Everest or the Antarctic or even the deserts if you spend £1000 on fashion brands you deserve to be ripped off and your clothes to still fall apart.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Durability or extreme use case isn't the only reason to spend more money on something. People buy supercars for their track performance, craftmanship, exclusivity, and aesthetics even though a Land Rover would outperform them in any 'harsh conditions' for far less cash. On a similar note, any clothing designed for mount everest would probably be miserable to wear 99% of the time as it's not designed for normal temperature ranges. I'd much rather spend that money on clothing that's designed and suited for day-to-day wear which I can happily and comfortably wear regularly.

[@AtroposLeshesis]

Dress like an adult

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Never seen a child wearing Acronym in my life but I guess you pay more attention to what children are dressed in than me

[@AtroposLeshesis]

@@ThisIsAntwon exactly what I’d expect a pedo to say

[@dudevonsofa1344]

@@ThisIsAntwon HOOOOOLYYYYYY SHIIIIIIIIIIIT

[@blaz4me619]

Fashion nerd ?? 😂 How old are you why can’t you just make a simple title why do you have degrade yourself like that. For views lmao

[@ThisIsAntwon]

It's not that deep man, just a funny title reflecting that this stuff is one of my main hobbies, and you can probably tell from the video I don't take myself that seriously. If you think the word nerd is 'degrading' though that's on you.