Heritage Style vs. Workwear - Carl Murawski Review

Workwear and heritage style are entirely different things. In this video I discuss what differentiates the two and how to tell which if best for you.
Products in this video:
-Carhartt Rigid Duck Pants: carhartt.pxf.io/a1m0Yj
-Taylor Stitch Chore Pant: bit.ly/3nWlQnr
-Duluth Superior Fire Hose Jacket: bit.ly/3fAiwLC
-Freenote Mariner: bit.ly/3m4AhVT
-LC King Chore Coat: bit.ly/2Jb7i4H
-Red Wing Iron Ranger: bit.ly/2YHaybV
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4. Work jacket: carhartt.pxf.io/QOr5Ez
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9. Adventure Jacket:
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11. Outdoor Hat:
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17. EDC Pen: bigidesign.com/carlmurawski
18. Work shirt:
19. Wool vest: bit.ly/3CqU3Vq
20. Wool Coat: bit.ly/3N2W9Qg
0:00 Introduction
1:14 The Difference
2:00 Pants
5:18 Jackets
8:22 Boots
9:20 Price
-Website: www.carlmurawski.com
-Instagram: bit.ly/2qIHzaB
Reviews of clothing, boots, and accessories for men, along with style advice and life philosophy. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well, and allows you to buy less and buy better.

[@briangarrow448]

I’ve worked in Carhartt work wear for over 40 years. From my first job as a boilermaker apprentice to my last job as a coal miner I have always been lucky with this brand of clothes. In fact my daughter used to tease me about having a Carhartt fetish because that is what she saw me wearing nearly every day of my life. The funny thing is I have given my less worn items to my son who has a similar build to me and has a small farm (but is a high school history teacher). He swears by his bibs as the best clothing for chores around his farm. And I admit that I get a little wistful when I see him chopping wood or running the tractor while wearing my old work clothes.

[@1970HondaCL100]

This is a beautiful story.

[@charlesbronson240]

Heritage style: durable casual clothing Workwear: durable clothes to work in Wearing heritage clothing doesn’t make you a hipster. Most people just want durable clothes that will last awhile. Why can’t we just appreciate that people can wear what they want? When i get off of work I take of my dirty double fronts, shower, then put on some selvedge denim and iron rangers and take my wife out to dinner. I respect both styles, it’s not that hard.

[@CarlMurawski]

Bingo!

[@ryankelly1846]

Nailed it. Kick off the redwing supersoles and toss on the iron rangers haha erryday

[@xCreepyKidsx]

Fully agree. Used to put in 10 hour days working Landscaping/Groundskeeping for a Real Estate company's homes in my 20s. Would get home strip off my filthy gear wash up and throw on my casual clothing and relax with friends or whatever.

[@marchveris]

This guy gets it! I strictly have my work cloth and my play cloth. I don't play in my work cloth and I don't work in my play cloth.

[@derrickellis4710]

Well said, my man

[@RockandrollNegro]

I wear my Iron Rangers to work everyday! I work as a social media influencer. It's a tough job. Sometimes I'm on my feet 15 whole minutes at a stretch.

[@WiiR3d0000]

Dude you are so good at commentating/speaking, great job keep it up!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you man!!!

[@steezmonster92]

Seriously! I’m relatively new to Carl’s content and his speaking skill is top notch.

[@KyleStanulis]

Yea sounds like ur listening to a voice that would be on a commercial

[@dylanhall6355]

I like wearing heritage workwear for style and work, that way I don’t have to think that much about what I put on, and I look and feel good whether I’m working or going out.

[@Mr_Mackenzie]

Great video as always Carl. I think that a lot of people get lost in the heritage vs. work vs. street wear nomenclature, and most of the difference seems to be in fit, cost, and true durability, although they all fall within the same aesthetic realm.

[@CarlMurawski]

Definitely splitting hairs man, but that's how it goes I guess!

[@Mr_Mackenzie]

@@CarlMurawski My mantra is workwear: go with something affordable that you don't mind destroying, heritage wear: buy quality that you'll treasure for a lifetime. Sometimes the two cross over and that's OK, especially when it comes to more casual outfits (can I get an amen for the Carhartt tee and heavyweight hoodies??).

[@Eckster93]

I just want to say to you how helpful and interesting I find your videos. You are very well spoken and very clearly do your research before you post videos. I appreciate your objectivity that is often accompanied by personal anecdotes. I've purchased several items you've reviewed or mentioned to find the quality to be exactly what I was looking for. You've filled a niche on youtube that I have always looked for. Men's rugged fashion mixed with work wear and made in USA products. Thank you for all you do. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and a wonderful Christmas.

[@morganstuart8963]

I had this same question for a while now. Thanks for answering it! Keep up the great content

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Nice breakdown, Carl. Workwear is for work. heritage style can... sort of.

[@ahmedsalek976]

I say buy workwear and wear it stylishly, lower price and higher quality. Carhartt flannels, I'm coming for you.

[@cgordon3]

You can do that with Shirts and Jackets. Pants...maybe not so much.

[@ahmedsalek976]

@@cgordon3 yeah you have a good point, work pants tend to not look that good, and possibly even uncomfortable if you're like me and don't like to wear baggy pants.

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahaha, I definitely agree! This is a great way to go about it. Even tailoring some workwear if needed!

[@cgordon3]

@@CarlMurawski - Never considered tailoring the workwear. That is a good idea. I knew I started watching your channel for a reason. LOL

[@westberlin4911]

Like always, great video!!! 👍😎🙏❤️ I stopped buying clothes ( I have too much ), but now i know better what I was buying ( heritage). I’m using clothes and I love my family & friends, not the other way around! I’m grateful for the things I have, but I like more the soul of workwear than heritage, even I’ve bought heritage stuff ( looks and made beautiful) 😊. At the end just clothes. This is just my view, I don’t want to be right. Thanks 🙏 , dear Carl Murawski!! Great explanation and video!! 🍀🙏🎁❤️😘

[@firemarshaldil]

As someone who is 6' tall and (when I was doing construction atleast) was 150 lbs, all these slim cut clothes actually fit me with full range of motion. Normal clothes were always too baggy for me. Its the difference of fitting correctly vs falling off of me in some cases. More expensive, but if it actually fits, it may be worth it? Different perspective I guess. 🤷‍♂️

[@rumplefourskin6775]

I've found they don't limit my mobility at all either and I'm a little over 180 pounds. I find medium is too short and large is too baggy so if I can find medium tall I'm always so happy. Heritage clothing, because it is cut slimmer, fits me way better in general. Usually when I'm buying sweaters and denim jackets I buy them in medium now and they fit me fine.

[@yme3267]

You need to work out or gain some weight my guy lol

[@firemarshaldil]

@@yme3267 I was working out at that weight. Not every one gains a lot.of muscle mass when they're in shape, my muscles stay pretty svelte.

[@firemarshaldil]

My most recent order of Duluth shirts though came from a different manufacturing country and our complete garbage so I don't recommend them

[@joeboyden3765]

I have the opposite problem, but the same solution, I’m 5’ 10” pushing 230 pounds, (in a 34 waist, but with very large legs, I guess that’s what I get for climbing up and down stair towers all day every day at work while weighing 230 and carrying gear) no matter what I buy the thighs and seat are tight and the cuffs barely pull over my calves to put boots on, but quite a few of the heritage brands I’ve found offer an older style straight leg option in many of their pants that’s intended to be baggy, but for me is just about right and lasts much longer than carhartt or dickies ever do

[@thegrindeveryday9408]

The warm light from the lamp and the cold blue contrasting is insane! You really are a lighting nut! I love it Carl!

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahah thank you! I’m glad someone picked up on that!!!

[@LH_Vagrant]

The aesthetics are off the charts here. The lighting contrast, the (from our POV) lamp to the left and somewhat similarly shaped mic to the right, the watch on the left to match the mic's colours.. absolute perfection.

[@thegrindeveryday9408]

@@LH_Vagrant I wholeheartedly agree

[@pisgahrangeltd1930]

Hey Carl! Another great video!

[@cameronmcpeak5183]

Man this is so very on point! I work construction day in day out as an engineer and finding the perfect mix of style and durable workwear is what im most excited about figuring out. Im really leaning on Filson products right now but really wanna find more brands that have tough good looking cotton/tweed pants.

[@carpenter4lyfe305]

Moving from carhartt pants to Duluths offerings has made me feel like Duluth puts more thought into them, just a thought/opinion. Some are 2x the cost of carhartt but many sales makes it more competitive. If u shop ahead you can save a lot keeping an eye on sales. Thanks for the video, great information.

[@andyd9199]

Glad you addresses this. I’m picturing one of these heritage hipsters walking on to one of our jobsites

[@jestonrademaker2430]

I agree with your overlap for jackets because I wear my full swing carhartt jacket 100% for style (I’m in the army so I’m limited in my workwear) and love it. It, with a pair of iron rangers and jeans, is a easy outfit that i feel always treads the line of functionality and fashion really well.

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

I wear the carhart for work and style amazing piece of pants

[@alastairgreen1709]

Love carhartt price Durability function can't beat it 1st time commenting on your channel love your content keep the videos coming Cheers from Canada

[@lawrenceh7182]

A great point well made brother. We would all love to go to work in the heritage gear if it was as durable and affordable, but walking on site in $1000 outfit is not realistic, and damn expensive to replace!

[@LifeofBrad1]

Personally, I think workwear looks the best, especially vintage workwear. Always looking like you're ready to get sh!t done is badass in my opinion. I remember when they started slimming down guys clothing around 06/07. My older brother got really into those tight polos and slim jeans around that time. Looked like he was wearing clothes that were a size too small for him.

[@georgecarlin2879]

Good points made, Carl. Here in my part of Alaska, Carhartts are 90% of the workwear I see the electricians, the fishing and crab boat deckhands, etc, wear daily. Also, Grundens rule for raingear, the Helly Hansen raingear don't last more than 1 month , their buttons pop loose and fabric rips.

[@karbonkevin919]

Great Video man keep it up!

[@scottbulow33]

Union electrician! Likewise. I love the way you present yourself and your videos! Keep em coming brother!

[@robertlarsen6516]

Loved when Carhartt went to Full Swing...when I had to work. When I went to the office, people always did a double take when I rocked the LC King chore coat in raw denim. But you are 100% correct; if you swing a splitting maul in the LC King, you may wreck or blow a seam...not so with work-ready work wear.

[@MIIIB]

Amazing review!!!!!! Great job Carl

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks a ton! Maybe it didnt need to be said, but what the heck

[@MIIIB]

@@gqfiend heeey!!!! Broooo. Where you been? Thanks to Carl I got an addiction to boots. Im waiting to receive 4 pairs of Nicks!! (2) Veg Tan Officers - English Bridle Tan & Milled Buck Brown (2) Rangers full rough out - Tan Tenton & Black. Holly cow! And then the 1964🤣!!!!! What should I do???

[@rockon21ful]

Another awesome & informative video, dude that ORIS diver looks so damn good on your wrist‼️😎👍

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks man! I love that watch

[@TehDFC]

Heritage is the workwear of yesteryear.

[@BluJns]

I love your analysis! Thank You! Looking for my hubster! 😁 Definitely soaking this in!

[@CarlMurawski]

Hubster is the best term ever and I'm totally using that!

[@BluJns]

@@CarlMurawski LOL! feel free!

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

i wear those carhartt as harritage style and i get so much compliments on them and they are my most favorite pair of pats

[@Stridewise]

Great video!!! Excellent topic

[@Stridewise]

@@gqfiend hahah you know it

[@domn415]

Hey Carl, Thank you so much for another great video....You should be a professional news commentator! I always buy the work wear. Its a much better value and will take anything you throw at it mot to mention comfortable to work in once its broken in... I always buy Carhartt... jackets, pants, bibs and shirts etc. My other favorite is Filson . I have two jackets that are over 30 years old... they will keep you dry in the rain snow and get an awesome patina... Its stiff as a board when I put it on but softens up as it gets warm.... Keep healthy and safe Carl!!! Looking forward to your next video!

[@star42]

I was looking for a Carhartt Duck Detroit jacket, and was astounded to see the WIP version to be almost $200 over their standard workwear version! And that's the WIP version without the blanket-liner and bi-swing back too!

[@tempest-tom9180]

Great video👍

[@nicolasmorillo5328]

Thanks a ton, I've been looking for workwear all over I guess I don't need something really refined. Since they'll probably blow out quick, I just need something comfortable and affordable

[@eggycat]

Top vid once again.

[@secretagentmandanV2]

I like you work pants example. Thanks

[@joshuasmith7076]

When I was in college I worked in a cabinet shop, nothing TOO dangerous, but I found a pair of American eagle leather work boots on eBay that I wore for 4 years. At work and for style. Only pair of boots I had until I bought a pair of res wing moc toes. Only issue I ever had is the rubber sole starting to horizontally split which I just super glued and had no more issues. I think they were 40 dollars. Loved those boots.

[@kingkong14166]

Great video my man! Anyway, when it comes to workwear, it’s Hard Yakka for me!

[@robertmorrison4020]

Had to buy some new workwear clothes and found out its in style. Ended up with carhartt duck overalls. are the filson ccf overalls more fashion or work?

[@michaelbegin2945]

THANK YOU!

[@texasbornrefinerymade753]

I like your videos, I hope I don’t get ridiculed in the comments for these two things I am about to say though. 1, you have a good sense of style for men’s clothing. Just because you care about how you look doesn’t make you any less of a man 2, it seems like some of the clothes you pick out are “IMO” outrageously expensive. 128$ for a pair of pants, 400$ for a jacket, or 350$ for a flannel I saw in another video. Not everyone can afford such items, I have paid 250$ for work boots but any blue collar worker on their feet all day knows cheap boots will kill your feet. So would you consider picking clothes that are more in the budget to most people

[@ChawnCrawley]

I did linework for 15yrs in Filson. I’m still Butt hurt that so much of their legendary stuff went mainstream-and offshore.

[@spade2you]

Thanks for bring up LC King. I wear XS and don't have a lot of options.

[@CarlMurawski]

No problem 👍

[@adoptedwalrus1133]

Workwear has been popular in streetwear this year. Still need to get me a Carhartt piece lol

[@CarlMurawski]

Yes you do!

[@CalvinBauer844]

gotta love those double ducks

[@synergydynamics]

I've got boots now....any black Friday recommendations for clothing?

[@matthewschauff1313]

You should look into 1620USA work wear! They have a union discount, 100% made in the USA, even grown in the USA out of Maine or Mass, good brand. Love their utility pants

[@rumplefourskin6775]

Work pants vs Heritage style pants are the biggest thing here imo. My boots wear through my work pants and overalls so quickly from how much walking I do that I really wouldn't want to be spending the 2x-3x more on pants when they get wrecked so quickly. I love the strong duck canvas fabric for work pants because of the way the tears don't continue like they do on denim or twill. It makes such a huge difference. Canvas weave is a lot nicer to patch up because of this as well I've found.

[@johnfaiers9495]

Can you please do a review on Alec Steels new work pants?

[@yyc976]

I started wearing more heritage style "nice workwear" when I stopped using tools and started supervising. Dont have to worry about wearing out the nice stuff when I dont do any work...

[@xdfckt2564]

Whatt do you use to shave your head???

[@BillyJeans653]

Listen to this Guy he knows what he’s talking about. I know from experience that the really nice slim fitting Dickies are trash for work, first day lifting my leg up a ladder the Rear split on me. Good topic

[@josie2056]

Hey Carl I’ve been watching your videos for a time now. And I need some advice about my footwear for work. I work in a tire shop and only wear my Nike shoes which is black. They need to be black for my workplace. I have been wanting to wear boots for instead of my shoes because I much prefer boots but don’t know which ones to get. Will love you advice.

[@CarlMurawski]

Do the soles need to be black as well? If not, I’d go with a wedge sole when standing on concrete. I’ve seen a few black wedges too, but that off-white color is much more common. Thorogood wedge boots are supposed to be extremely comfortable! Maybe a pair of those in black?

[@josie2056]

@@CarlMurawski thanks so much for the advice and I don’t think so I’ll have to ask my manager but I’ll look into those two brand.

[@josie2056]

@@CarlMurawski hey Carl so I was looking around and I found whites perry (basically like the thorogood you recommend) on sale for about $215. You think I should get them instead since.

[@micahs8420]

Where do you think selvedge denim jeans fall into this

[@84JD]

Love the talk! Have you heard a brand called iron and resin? It seems they have heritage style looks on their product.

[@CarlMurawski]

Yes! I’ve seen their stuff and am excited to try it one say

[@84JD]

@@CarlMurawski They got really cool jackets. I am a jacket hoarder myself. The rumbler jacket is the only made in USA. The rest are imported. I wonder where they imported the jacket from. I hope you will have review on their jacket soon.

[@bngr_bngr]

It would be interesting to compare Carhartt vs Carhartt WIP.

[@thepirateking1178]

Where do ironhearts fall then because they out preformed my carhartt overalls by about 5times in terms of wear time compared to wear recieved, and since they’ve got a lifetime warranty I can ship them off whenever to get em completely repaired(am a custom metal fabricator/welder)

[@CarlMurawski]

Definitely crossover. Iron Heart began as a brand seeking to solve the problems of motorcyclists. They’re one of the few brands that do both very well (albeit at a price).

[@Saw_Squatch]

a video on the best henley shirt would be cool

[@strengthandbulkMadness]

I was thinking of getting the Carthartt Detroit Mechanic jacket but I’m not a mechanic, HA!

[@charlesbronson240]

Wear what you want mate

[@blakedavis2447]

I think the iron ranger is a suitable work boot, I’ve done hvac and small construction jobs for family members so I’ve worked in at and I think it’s good enough if you don’t need certain requirements. Thanks to the shank I’ve spent long stretches of time on ladders without arch pain, dropped a hammer on my toe and didn’t feel anything and I’ve never slipped on any wet surface wearing these. For a job here or there, chores around the house and the occasional hunting trip I think the iron ranger is a valid choice. That said If I ever work in cement again I won’t be wearing these.

[@bigchungus920]

For jackets it's canvas for work and denim for casual. Jeans are always denim for me and wolverine boots always do the job

[@JDeomanoJeromeDanetteJeremiah]

You can still pull off the Heritage look even with modern workwear clothing. Heck, you can even do this with modern FR clothing if you choose the right pieces.

[@CarlMurawski]

That’s very true!

[@OrionGould71]

I work as a professional chef, and now that I've moved up from line cook I'm allowed to incorporate a little of my own style into my uniform. I went for some moc toe boots, a nice fade, and some nice canvas/duck aprons. It's all utilitarian stuff, built for work, but still more stylish than the rubber clogs and baggy parachute pants most folks wear in the kitchen. I honestly hate the look of a lot of the higher end culinary apparel, and a lot of it isn't even that practical in my view. So I like that old school work wear gives me stuff that does what I need it to while also letting me look sexy on the job. I work 50+ hours a week, why look like shit that whole time?

[@88sstraight]

LC King is workwear, just not with a modern cut or using modern material mixes. They’ve become insta darlings in the last number of years and offer different lines for that crowd. Mixing materials in clothing and footwear makes them much harder to recycle or break down into usable components, and I know that regular cotton and leather are huge pollution problems in their growing and processing but at least end of life scenarios won’t extend over millennia as they break down. Another thing; relatively speaking practically all consumer goods are way cheaper than they used to be, we just buy more of everything and repair less.

[@williamjessing9020]

Carhartt stopped making there duck dungarees in the usa and you can tell In the consistancy, I've started to steer away of carhartt because the past 2 garments I've gotten from them have been horrible or just different enough to not not if there actually good

[@yeenosaur2620]

Hey, I know you have negative opinions on anything in Filsons catalog that isn't mackinaw wool, but is there any of their flannels that seem to be a good deal to you? They have a $100 shirt that I'd love to hear your opinions on known as the "Field Flannel Shirt".

[@gsdlvr123]

I'm not Carl but my son owns several of these shirts. They are a nice shirt - a bit pricey, and not USA made (that is a good way to tell the better Filson Products - Tin Cloth and Mackinaw Wool are still great). I've been wearing Filson items for 25-30+ years. The Field Flannel shirt is a nice weight (beefy but does not weigh you down) and it holds up well. We own a horse farm and my son wears them as he works around the property. I think the shirt would be a good price if it was 50 - 60 bucks. If you buy it on Moosejaw they will (usually) give you 10% in Moose Bucks (can be used for future purchases) and they also give 20% off for Military Discount - for us that makes it a decent value. The shirt runs true to size - most of the Filson USA made products run large.

[@yeenosaur2620]

@@gsdlvr123 I bought quite a few different flannels lately and by far my favorite was the Carhartt one. That was versus Duluth, Filson and Legendary Whitetails( LW are terrible btw avoid them at all costs) I have come to the same conclusion Carl has, Filsons wool stuff is good, avoid the rest.

[@gsdlvr123]

@@yeenosaur2620 we own a ton of Carhartt items - great for around the barn. In fact both my son and I have Carhartt seat covers (front and back) in our trucks. Filson is unfortunately going after the Hipster crowd...as a long time customer (early 80s)...I hate it. I still like their tin cloth, as well as Mackinaw Wool. We also have a bunch of luggage, field bags and a couple of briefcases....though most of those are very old. The Carhartt shirts / the heavy ones are great and Carhartt gives a great military discount (off their site)...I think 25%. They we’re running a great sale last week on the shirts (heavy weights) and with the discount they were about 20 bucks each!

[@yeenosaur2620]

@@gsdlvr123 Wow, that's crazy. At $20 I would've bought 8 instead of 4. Haha!

[@gsdlvr123]

@@yeenosaur2620 I actually bought 10 , 5 for me and 5 for my son. That price was insane!! My son wears a Smartwool base layer shirt and the Carhartt flannel, and he is good to go (outside with the horses) at 20-30 degrees.

[@canadafree2087]

I like heritage style because I am in the city but the style puts my mind in the country. The problem is with companies that charge $200 for pants and $400+ for jackets, I don't want to take clothes that expensive into the woods if they are just going to get pine sap, burn holes, etc. Now if I was getting paid $70+ an hour, well the story may be different. The funny thing with buttons is that in mens dress clothes buttons still rule and you won't see people wearing a zippered suit jacket. In many ways, men's dress wear is heritage style.

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Hey Carl! Check out the la laboreuer chore coat! Just ordered one and have heard good things! Apparently it’s one of the original from France!

[@CarlMurawski]

Very cool, thank you for the recommendation! I’ll absolutely check it out.

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

@@CarlMurawski aww Carl thank you for your response! Also just got a badass pair or motorcycle pants from el Solitario called the rascal pant. If you like to ride check them out they look sweet!

[@surfingmoose]

Thanks for showing that Freenote Mariner jacket. Really nice. My bank account does not like you at the moment.

[@joeboyden3765]

I w gone through a number of 50-60 dollar pants since I got my most recent job (structural welder/whatever no one else can do) most of them in less than a dozen days in the pants, up until a few months ago, I bought a pair of Filsons double tin pants, and a pair of (discontinued) orvis heavyweight canvas pants, and have basically alternated between the two at work for 2 to three months and both pairs are in better shape than any of the non heritage new age stretch and non stretch pants I’ve tried, including some by carhartt wrangler dickies and KEY, so the cost per wear on my 200 dollar filsons, and 100 dollar orvis pants, is lower already than it is to keep buying “workwear” in the 50-70 dollar price range that won’t stand up to the task. Don’t write off all “heritage” for work, sometimes, that high quality makes a huge difference, and justifies the price.

[@freddyfox5002]

Skaters and others youth here wear Carhartt and vans.

[@davidlandrum]

LC King is one of my favorite brands. Made in USA. 👍🏽

[@ShortalayPlays]

They need to bring back the Pointer Brand label some more in my opinion.

[@wallyd2d]

I just grabbed a sick black pointer brand lc king collarless jacket off eBay.

[@mickeynewlin]

Anyone know the brand of the leather jacket on the left side of the thumbnail? Haha, I'm trash, I know.... but, seriously

[@CarlMurawski]

Oh man. I’m not sure, but it looks like a leather Type 3 Trucker. That will at least get you close.

[@mickeynewlin]

@@CarlMurawski Thank you man, appreciate you and your insight, helped me with a lot of my choices this year

[@francispetaluma]

Sounds like you're sort of talking about the fit of the garments. Keep in mind, back in previous decades all clothes were made slim, or "true to size". Something happened in the 1980's clothes started to get bigger to accommodate growing American waistlines due to the advent of fast /processed foods. Problem was the size labels pretty much stayed the same. Personally, I'm thankful most designers went back to "true to size" because that's what fits me the best. It's also what fits the majority of people in the world.

[@hmoobmikah]

Filson is a great example of a heritage workwear type of garment. Their newer coats and jackets look very flattering, but I doubt they will stand the everyday beating of a real world setting.

[@peeeceee6275]

When I'm flush with money I buy stuff by the Japanese heritage clothing company, Freewheelers. Expensive as hell, but so well made and authentic down to the buttons. No logos and only I would know that the red and black buffalo plaid flannel shirt I've got on costs $300. I would gladly pay less for something if it made just as well and fits my Asian frame, but unfortunately none exists so I need to pay more to meet my personal specs. The upside is the the garments will probably outlast me :-)

[@blakenoneya2597]

I like the look of some heritage style clothing. I got some from my Paw when he passed away, and some from my dad when I moved. But, the workwear of today does allow for me freedom of movement. I have a Carhartt full-swing coat that I love. I typically combine it with my bibs in winter time or with my fleece lined pants if it's a bit nippy out. However, I got a jacket from my paw, forget the brand, that I love wearing more than anything. It's a "winter" jacket that I usually use with a pullover or a vest. But it has buttons, and no gussets, etc. Very stiff feeling. Love it though. It can be worn casual, but it was designed for work when he worked in the trades. Now, my other favorite coat is an older style that would be considered heritage. Got it as a gift from an exes dad. Not sure it's a thing, but he called it a dock jacket as it was mostly worn by dock workers and on boats in the day. He got it handed down to him. While it does zip, it doesn't have a lot of maneuvering capability. No gussets, it's stiff, and has a button up flap that covers the zipper. But again, I love it and do tend to wear it more than my Carhartt.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I wear iron rangers at work because they’re built better than the regular work boots that are loaded with cheap and synthetic materials. I do wish redwing would make a steel toe pair of iron rangers and put a sole on them that will grip snow better. Mine are strictly summer boots.

[@richardcostello2951]

Jeez Carhartt are that cheap? In Australia you're looking at $150 for their basic dungaree pants......I go for old French workwear since they're cheaper and ooze European quality

[@Spoons7414]

I don’t know why but I feel like I should throw this out there. If you like rubber grips on your hammers you’re not going to like the hammer loop that’s sewn into your pants. Leave those for the hickory handled fellas. Get you a hammer loop for your belt if you’re not wearing pouches

[@CarlMurawski]

Good call!!! Rubber just gets hung up too easily. Thank you for mentioning that!

[@saleemwaheed9956]

I don't work in my super expensive RRL or Filson. I leave the actual work to Dickies and Levi"s.

[@railroadskater2896]

I would think the thicker material of Carhartt would keep you warmer in the cold than thinner, softer material on the other. The skinny belt loops on the heritage pants are laughable!! At least they're wide enough for wider belts, which would be advisable for workmen.

[@mr.mcguire_]

Iron Rangers should be made with an optional comp toe

[@cjkeller5287]

Aka form vs. function

[@CarlMurawski]

Exactly

[@aussiesoulsurfer553]

I found this to be true I wore a Redwing 1907 to work once and realised this ain’t a work boot it’s a style boot haha

[@fastleopard1]

One factor for me in choosing workwear is how it looks when it gets stained by work/paint/ mud. I like to be able to replace it when it starts looking too rough. Affordability means i can replace stained and worn clothes

[@jeffs.5882]

Why is Dulth the only company that has ball room. Carhartt sux in this area. I always blow the croth out first.

[@crenshawjeffrey]

Carl - Check out Grease Point Workwear if you haven't.

[@ewoutpeters4659]

I hate that in europe the carhartt pants are 100 euros anyway

[@savvylifestrategies9445]

Highly informative video, Carl. The same is true in the white-collar world. For example, let's consider Allen Edmonds dress shoes versus Walmart dress shoes. The Walmart shoes are meant to be thrown away within two years. The AE shoes are meant to last generations since they are re-craftable. Interesting, isn't it?

[@CarlMurawski]

Absolutely true!

[@olmangarcia943]

Heritage ware forbthe weekend/bbq andbcarry that 1911,CZ97, S&W 4506/5906..Workwear everyday to beat up with the G26/19

[@HaakonTheViking]

Ok, there is clearly a difference between european and american workwear. Because here carhartt would be considered hipster clothes, and something no serious craftsman would wear. Usually the workwear companies here market the clothes not to individual consumers, but directly to the employer, or stores specializing in workwear. Often the workplace is required to provide work clothes, especially if high-vis or other protective clothes are required. Work pants here usually consists of pants made of cordura or some other hard wearing fabric, flame retardent, pockets for knee-pads inserts, and those external pockets hanging on the outside. If it's not high-vis it's usually blue or black. Never seen someone use anything like carhartt in a situation that would require workwear.

[@ahmedsalek976]

Almost 69k subs.... nice. (No I'm not 14 years old)

[@CarlMurawski]

So close! lol

[@andyd9199]

Denim scene and heritage boots are also out of control.

[@nicolajhardbass1608]

German and French traditional workwear is the Best

[@thekeeper5588]

Work ware is work ware please don’t make it a fashion trend,All that’s gonna do is inflate the prices... Also what shirt are you wearing? I love that style of shirt and I want some but I’m not sure what to get or where do buy them

[@44musher]

That shirt looks like a river drivers shirt, 'll bean perhaps, common shirt here in Maine.

[@thekeeper5588]

@@44musher thank you

[@morganrichardson1645]

This would’ve been better if you’d used a stupid brand like carhartt wip, a pair of carhartt pants on there are about £150 I’m not saying I like the wip because I hate the concept but it’s just stupid that people think these types of garments were made to skate or to wear because it looks edgy, no they’re made for work

[@CarlMurawski]

Yeah I'm not a fan of WIP either. I tried to just use what I had available, but that would have been a good idea.

[@CorrosiveColin]

Just my two cents: workwear has become popular in skateboarding fashion because the garments last longer. Tell me a group of people that have a better relationship with slamming into concrete than skateboarders. They wear loose, cheap clothing because it's easier to move in and they are going to rip holes in the clothes.

[@rudiausbuddeln]

I think most zippers are cheaper than good button