The Real Reason I Stopped Wearing Jeans

[@damonthomas8955]

I like the fact that the pocket rivets are hidden, I don't want my $150 pants tearing up the seat in my $300 car.

[@thomast8539]

Or scratch the paint when you lean on it.

[@greatwhitenorthlife2327]

Hahaha! I understand that one

[@michaelmcneil4168]

I still prefer Cargo Pants but the quality has to searched for thick material, not drainpipe narrow and not hipsters but most of all for lugging tools and heavy material, you need plenty of belt loops

[@damonthomas8955]

@@michaelmcneil4168 yeah, lots of heavy duty beltloops, why do so many manufacturers cheap out on that crucial item?

[@ryanmugele5582]

Old school Lee's used bar tacks to achieve similar strength without scratching saddles and other items. Its how I fasten the pockets on mine. Lee were first jeans/dungarees marketed to cowboys. Too bad 90% of their current products are trash except the 101Z and Lee Riders from Europe.

[@BH-rx3ue]

Did you guys note how the camera only showed his top half? It's because Cody doesn't want you all knowing his secret which is he actually prefers yoga pants!

[@OllieVK]

More like no pants lol

[@ComfortablyNumb1969]

At least he doesn't wear skinny jeans.

[@alienproductions9948]

@@MisterBoy316 Can you blame him at the price?

[@carolynfulton4060]

John D it’s been a very long time since I heard anyone besides my brother call them dungarees. I remember how thick and tough they were-I helped with the laundry growing up. We’d hang clothes out to dry and the dungarees would be left on the clothesline after everything else was dry-still drying!! We’d go back out to get them before dark. Mama would never let us leave them out overnight. I didn’t understand why at the time and I don’t know how they cost then-they had to have pretty reasonably priced or our family of 10 could never afforded them if they were priced similarly as today. That’s an investment-but my husband would probably buy them. Buying jeans for him for work is an ordeal because the fit and fabric content is very inconsistent.

[@patkane5018]

Yoga pants and clogs!! Unique combo..

[@danniosgood1362]

You should make a playlist "The Fizz" with all your favorite products.😂

[@carbonfusion]

I second that !

[@farmboss792]

That would be a rewatch like the poor mans toolbox!

[@J.bickel]

super cool idea

[@Ed-cs6kw]

I'd love a "Fizz" list. Thanks for all the great content, sir!

[@honeybadger660]

Please!

[@Scientia991]

You hit the nail on the head about a place you want to be in! I’ve taken to straightening out my life and it started by waking up early and making my rooms wether where I rest or where I work a place I want to be! I’m a small fella and struggle to find jeans that fit I got so fed up with it bought some jeans and a sewing machine and made them fit how I like, but also made sure it was the denim I wanted without all the elastic/polymers, they aren’t perfect I’m a beginner but I do love how they fit and feel it’s so good to be back in a pair of durable jeans that fit! Little things like that make a huge difference in life

[@adamnivens4040]

Great comment!

[@joebonomono]

I've been wanting to make some jeans also.

[@philgriswold2133]

I'm a retired 63 year old that loves to work outside and do firewood. I wear jeans everyday and I buy them at the local hospice support center for around $5.00/pr. This saves me money and supports a great foundation. Also, they are already broke in.

[@johneville_bastard]

@@patrickmiao1698 BJs as well

[@jeanlawson9133]

Awesome 😎

[@sjordan7085]

Exactly, this guy has a video about why people don't want to work anymore, yet he buys clothes that are brand new, and likely RRP. Frugality allows one to live on a small fixed income, prep for self, pets and adult children and still live like a King or Queen. No reason to waste money buying anything new when often the very same items can be found for pennies on the dollar in excellent condition. And, you are right, why not help a favourite charity at the same time, a win, win!

[@sjordan7085]

Sorry, this post belongs on a different site.

[@decadeyt5891]

S jordan he is rich he can afford to buy something and he has every right to buy what he wants. you are really stupid if you think the point you are making has any merit

[@bbeenn]

I stopped wearing jeans, and started wearing jeans.

[@texashillcountryadv9197]

*dungarees don’t forget

[@V1LKA5LT]

exactly i stopped wearing jeans and started wearing sport pants, cuz they are cheapear and more comfortable, and i have a nice pair of pants for the nice stuff too, lmao

[@timothytate3272]

@@V1LKA5LT v

[@Jeffreynelius]

God damn right

[@rehaberdash7597]

@@texashillcountryadv9197 q2

[@offroadtek00]

My Wife: Is Wranglerstar still fighting the fires? Me: No, he's reviewing washing machines. My Wife: Did Wranglerstar post anything about the house today? Me: No, he's setting up the woodworking shop. My Wife: What's Wranglerstar doing today in the woodshop? Me: He's reviewing pants.

[@followingjesus7331]

There aren't many comments I forward to others, but this is hilarious (and has been forwarded).

[@DV-ol7vt]

Very, very true! I think that is why I like watching his channel, it goes along with my A D D

[@followingjesus7331]

@@DV-ol7vt Yeah. And I have OCD, except I call it CDO -- alphabetical as it should be! ; D

[@Thefreshp]

😂

[@isoSw1fty]

Haha this actually gave me a chuckle. Take my like

[@TheIronDuke9]

What you failed to mention (I think) is that the reason why the pants and other faithful reproductions of vintage American clothing are made in Japan because in the '70's American manufacturers were upgrading their equipment that would allow to produce more product of lesser quality and so they considered the old equipment obsolete and the Japanese bought much of it for very low cost - so the clothing is not only faithful to the original in design and material, but it is also made using the very same American machines that the original clothing was made with

[@calvins1837]

However Japanese sewing machines are far superior. Coming from a guy that has repaired machines.

[@poloska9471]

@@calvins1837 agreed, they certainly are very good at a great many things where attention to detail is desired…

[@dangerous8333]

​@@calvins1837 Then why does everyone use vintage Singers and Kenmores? If you're comparing it to modern stuff yeah, America doesn't bother competing in certain fields anymore. Doesn't mean they couldn't make a better one. Also, who invented the sewing machine? 🤷

[@dangerous8333]

​@@poloska9471 Please understand that a country is only going to produce something that they want to, at whatever quality they deem necessary. People are still using vintage English and American sewing machines. So what that proves is they just don't bother making a good one anymore, and Japan does. It doesn't mean Japan makes better ones. It simply means other countries aren't competing in that field anymore. Since more garments are made in Asian countries it only makes sense they're produced in Japan, and I bet a lot of them are produced in China from Japanese companies.

[@calvins1837]

@Dan Gerous older Singer was a great machine. Their single needle, double needle would run flawless. However parts for them became remanufactured junk. Also the older Singer machines only ran about 3000 spm where the new Juki will run 4500 stitch per minute all day with hardly a missed stitch. Great point though.

[@mewyattt]

Ive been wearing and working in selvedge denim for about 10 years now. The way it feels and ages are unique and dapper.

[@birdsongblossoms8547]

My parents knew the Haas family. We would visit them occasionally in their San Francisco apartment. This was in the mid- to late-60s and, of course, I lived in a pair of Levi jeans. Mr. Haas, who was president of Levi Strauss, once pulled me aside and asked why I was wearing 501s, when everyone else was wearing bell-bottoms or other hip exotica. I told him that girls seemed to prefer me in them, and that I could use all of the help that I could get. I think he laughed for the first time in many years. I still wear Levis, but the 505s because I'm too lazy to button up a fly...

[@Common_Wealth]

That’s the best part of the Wranglerstar channel. You never know what he’ll upload next, it may be a video about jeans. But the genuine excitement Mr. W has when he’s showing you something he loves can’t be beat! God bless you guys, keep crushing!

[@brw3079]

I remember getting my jeans out of the dryer, in a hurry, cuz the bus was coming, and getting burned by the copper rivets!

[@beckywatt5048]

😘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 That and taking them off the line they would be so stiff they would practically stand up by themselves in the corner .

[@brw3079]

@@beckywatt5048 that too, but growing up in western Oregon, we used the electric dryer most of the time!

[@ptaylor4923]

Oh my goodness, I did that, too! I'm catching up to 70 fast, but rode rodeo & gymkhanas when I was a kid and I was always in Levi's or Wranglers, except in school, because back then they wouldn't let girls wear pants or even take auto shop.

[@beckywatt5048]

@@brw3079 We had an electric dryer also , lived out in the country .

[@honestguy7764]

I remenber when I was running to get the bus and slipped on my hip. 25 years on, I still wear the scar the rivet left on me...

[@jokeal3613]

It is a product endorsement, just an unpaid one ... so you know it’s genuine.

[@thejourneymen7722]

How do you know it’s unpaid

[@vasilias2230]

@@thejourneymen7722 unlike most jewish tribes we have a trust for good people

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I have never understood why they call PAID endorsements "product endorsements" specifically. If I tell you one on one that a product is good, THAT is an endorsement. Purchased endorsement is what they OUGHT to call it. As for the flakes that take the money and call a product great, I think most of those people are pretty easy to tell if they LIKE the product or if they LIKE the money. Except for the flakes that don't care about their viewer's experience at the hands of bad companies, i have no issue with a person getting paid for their services. That is just good sense and good business.

[@dejavu666wampas9]

FightingBellator_7 - why do ya gotta do that? Shame on you

[@SelfEdgeVideos]

@@thejourneymen7722 He came into one of our stores and bought these jeans at full price, it's not an ad..

[@nicholasmetrano6411]

I haven't worn any jeans in years, seeing these dungarees makes me glad that there is a company that puts pride into producing a quality product. I will be picking up a pair or two. Thanks for highlighting a great product.

[@cr16219]

I haven't worn jeans in ages. I found them heavy, bulky, smelly when wet, and the cross stitching below the crotch chaffed the heck out of my upper inner thighs. I wear Haggar Cool 18 or Cool 18 Pro. Classic Fit or Performance Flex. Lightweight, versatile, easy wash, and permanent press. When the weather gets too warm, I go right to gym shorts. I consider myself a minimalist in leg wear.

[@Perforator2000]

I was looking for a good old fashioned backpack one time, and specifically wanted real buckles with real leather and waxed canvas. I was tired of how so many bags in the old style have those crappy fake leather straps with fake buckles with weak magnets to hold flaps closed. I looked around online and found the Frost River company out of Minnesota who makes pretty much precisely what I was looking for. They're just very heavy duty, traditionally constructed bags with solid brass hardware and quality leather straps and reinforcements. They are clearly going to outlast me and whoever uses them after me. I ended up buying a few of their products.

[@co.1157]

Cool

[@Fullykitted-h3x]

Some quality stuff comes from Minnesota

[@alexrandell9199]

@@Fullykitted-h3x can’t beat a pair of red wing boots

[@neilbraun11]

@@Fullykitted-h3x our weather forces us to make nice stuff

[@ArchimedesPie]

I'm Interested, gonna check that out!

[@iSparkFU]

Shine... I just figured Wranglerstar®©™ wore Wrangler® jeans. Who knew!

Yes me too 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@lukegraham1945]

Can’t go wrong with a pair of wranglers!

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

@@lukegraham1945 Yep, it's all I'll buy.

[@jerushieful]

This is blowing my mind!!! 😂 😂 😂

[@SuperFcsmith]

Great video! My son-in-law buys these because he’s into vintage stuff and big flea markets. He gave me a couple pairs to wear just to break them in. I’m not allowed to wash them, after a few months he picks them up and does his special type of cleaning and gives them back. As a retired Disney artist he even gave me a pair to wear at work and wanted them covered with paint (so they are). I’ll admit they really look cool covered with all the colors I used painting murals, sets, and Disney figures. They are a good conversation piece and a co-worker even recognized them as vintage jeans once.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I loved my dungarees when I was in the USN. They’re a little rough when new, but after a few good washings they’re so comfortable and tough as they come. And they can be used as a flotation device. Tie the legs off, slap them on top of water and they stay inflated. They train us in basic training how to do it. As long as they stay wet, they will hold air.

[@usngunr]

Dude. Navy Dungarees and these are two different animals. You need to step away from the the hash pipe bro. Dungaree does not equate to dungaree. What a dumbass.

[@flower2289]

I remember the floating dungaree training from basic in about 1972.

[@dcjr1053]

Great video. I switched from Levis to Wranglers (cowboy cut) years ago. Wranglers were heavier material and fit better. But since then, I have started wearing Fjallraven Barents Pro's and haven't worn denim since. They are light, comfortable, have so many useful pockets and surprisingly tough. They can also be waxed for water resistance. I highly recommend them.

[@richardpc7097]

Thanks for the info!

[@mcgilliman]

It's sad to see the decline in quality of basic items like pants. We have to purchase from expensive niche brands in order to get what was common 50, 60, 70 years ago. Thanks for the review, I love quality and learning about interesting details like this.

[@TheMetroidsPrime]

the end bit about the comfortability really hits home. being in a place that inspires you in a natural and organic way really does mean all the difference than being in a place of uncertainty and dispair

[@Ged]

Interesting! I had given up on jeans after the military, but I might give these a shot. I pretty much wear exclusively Duluth Trading pants, which are also very well made, have great attention to detail, and don't bind you up when you're working. Keep all the interesting stuff coming!

[@camerondavis8213]

Same I love Duluth

[@benscott19841]

Love the stretch firehose pants i got can't stand the jeans I got from them. Really well made I just find them very uncomfortable, maybe just the wrong style for me.

[@caseyk6625]

I too only wear Duluth stretch work pants. So comfortable! Way better than jeans in the comfort dept. I only buy them on sale. The stretch pants aren't the most durable. I've worn holes in them. But I've always been able to take them in and get an exchange for a new pair no problem. Love Duluth Trading

[@lancesurgeon7614]

I switched to Duluth when I figured out that I have a retail store within driving distance of my house.Wait for sales before I go and stock up.

[@ekskotous]

Same here ..big fan of the Duluth Firehose flex pants. More comfortable than jeans or dockers but look like dockers for "business casual" dress. I cycle through a couple pairs and wear them almost every single day

[@professornuke7562]

I watched a Levi documentary back in the early 1990's. There were a lot of things in this, that don't add up. Dungarees are Bib and Brace overalls, NOT JEANS. The original Bib and Brace overalls by Levi Strauss were from the late 1800's, and he reinforced the pockets with rivets because miners would stuff their pockets with ore samples, taking them to the assayer, hoping their claim was rich. Catalog number of the overalls was 501. The documentary went on to say that the pants pocket rivets were dropped because of cars, around about the twenties. People lean on cars and don't want their pants to scratch the paint. I can't remember anything about the bib and braces being dropped, though I know they mentioned it. It was a long time ago, and I can't find it online. The original Levi looms went to China, and a guy I used to know her in Melbourne Australia had a lot of jeans made on them in the early 2000's under the brand "Kustom Krafted". I still have a pair, though I fit into them every other year depending on what I have been eating. My grandfather always wore Yakka Bib and Brace overalls.(Australian brand) He wore almost nothing else except on Sundays. In 1998 I bought the last pair ever from his shop of choice, near his home. He always wore khaki, and mine are Navy blue. Any way, 20+ years on, they're still going strong. Thanks for some good advice, Pop.

[@MrDarhcsalk24]

I respect and like the way you check precisely the quality and detail of everything you are buying tools, cars, cloth, etc..

[@cbass2755]

I really….really like your channel. It’s because of this, exactly this! You’re all over the place and so interesting. I’m going to order a pair of these for my Nephew. He’s physically active, hiking, camping….biking etc. I’m sure he probably won’t like them, but I also feel he will gain a appreciation with them as time goes on. He’s 29 years old, manly and a Cardiac Heart Cath nurse. I’m so proud of him! He’ll end up liking them in the long run….. Thank you so much for your videos. Always so interesting to me…Detroit Michigan here….👋🏻😀

[@Dogonatree]

I mainly wear wranglers and round house jeans. You can't beat Round House in comfort, price, and they're still made in USA

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I wear cotton work pants here in Japan, they are tough they are comfortable and they not too expensive, plus I like the extra pockets. What has happened to old school Levis is now happening to Carhartt. Cheers from Tokyo. Stu

[@ArthA122]

@Paul Dawson maybe you could look at Fjallraven made in Sweden. Their G100 fabric is awesome and you can wax it for the winter. I love my pants from them.

[@ComfortablyNumb1969]

I think only certain Carhartt jackets are made here in Detroit, anymore. Seams like everything else comes from China.

[@sgoldste02]

Agreed regarding Carhartt jeans, which have gone downhill in quality over the last 10 years. I've now switched to the heavier jeans from Duluth Trading Company, which are still made very well.

[@cndream1]

The Dickies 5 pocket regular fit jeans are awesome. These ARE NOT the ones you get at WalMart. Get them at a workwear or farm store etc. I think the model number is 9393. Very heavy denim (15 oz ?). Straight leg. They wear like absolute iron and so far have lasted at least twice as long if not more than my Carhartts or Wranglers. The color also stays darker for a LOT longer than others and triple stitched seams

[@donaldmatthies6026]

@@sgoldste02 and not to mention the customer service it's terrible! If you only get four months out of the Carhartt double front logger jeans, the color hadn't even faded when the crotch tears out!

[@BeavisBateman]

Cody tomorrow: I went out and bought a $800 genuine Scottish kilt. Let's get into it 😳 Cody a day after tomorrow: this is why I no longer wear pants

[@jonathangriffin1120]

Lady : "Is there anything worn under the kilt?" Scotsman : "Nae lassie, everything's in perfectly good order!"

[@chinanorthairguns]

@@jonathangriffin1120 On a good day lipstick is worn under the kilt.

[@markb6123]

You can make your own for about £60 or £150 including sewing machine cost

[@isoSw1fty]

@@markb6123 lipstick?

[@HailKlovis]

@@isoSw1fty Think about it.... ;) -- If youre still having trouble coming up with the answer then please walk towards the gutter and put your mind in it ;)

[@christophersolias3601]

I love your channel. I've learned much, and agree on much. I think your a great man. This failing world needs more men like you. Thank you so much for who you are, and what you do. I applaud you.

[@beebester4106]

I've never met a person that I agree with whole heartedly on so many different subjects. Great video.

[@RC-rf2mz]

I agree with you Cody on the aspect of buy quality made products, but there are many of us out here that can't justify spend 100$ to 150$ on a pair of pants. I have found that the original Wrangler jeans hold up for a long time and ( in my opinion) look better as they age, and at 40$ to 50$ a pair its a little easier for some of us to swallow. I do respect and value your opinion, may God bless and surround your family with his protective hands.

[@Joeystandridge]

Brother I wear the very same jeans you are speaking of and have for many years. Like you said 40-50- bucks you can’t go wrong. Only dislike is the rubber wrangler tag on the back, leather was the old style.

[@TheKarbide]

I really appreciate you going out there and finding us these products we never be able to find on our own. Buying quality for woman feels like an impossible task, can you or Mrs. W do a video about woman’s clothes?

[@AndyRoche]

So true, Cody. A little quality goes a long way. When I was broke, and couldn't put to pennies together, I bought the cheap jeans and wore them out so quickly. I started saving up and buying more expensive, but higher quality, jeans and found that I saved more money because they lasted for years, not months. I found Duluth Trading a few years ago and I have several pairs of the cargos that have lasted me for 5 years or so. Faded and a little worn, but so comfy. All I wear because of their quality and commitment to the customer. I have returned a pair for wrong size or problems with the item and they traded it out no questions asked. Try that with Levis today.

[@dpe4]

Thank you. I've worn 501's since I was 16 (Began purchasing my own clothes). I'm 57 now, and I've obviously seen the difference, over time, in fit and quality of the 501's. I will definitely try your recommendation. Thank you for the video

[@actionjksn]

If you want something that will really fold-up see if you can find some vintage Toughskins. The older guys will remember those. They could be used to make a trampoline.

[@ColonelK0rn1]

I'm glad you brought a new pair into frame, and not the ones you were wearing, similar to the day you explained why you like your tin pants.😁 No doubt they are quality with that price tag! As a prior professional mechanic, I always cringed when I got onto the tool trucks, and those tools have outlasted most of the other ones I purchased. As I've gotten older, I've adopted the motto of "Buy once, cry once."

[@HurricaneHomestead]

My only problem is that I don't have enough tears to cry that much.

[@elgringoec]

Amén! I'm still rockin' SnapOns I scored 45 years ago!

[@elgringoec]

@@HurricaneHomestead Not for jeans! But for tools...

[@hkguitar1984]

Right there with you Sir, Pay Once, Cry Once.

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

I agree with the 'buy once' theory, but any pair of pants will get ripped, bleached or stained. I guess for work pants, that's ok, but I have a hard time believing that they will last for more than 15 years of regular use.

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Having grown up in the 60s and 70s I can attest to the quality of the denim pants of today are nowhere near the quality that they used to be.

[@thephilosopher5799]

I’m a late teen and that’s unfortunate to hear but makes a lot of sense. Almost everything went down in quality.

[@surfrat8884]

not much is today

[@countrycraftsman5110]

Been wearing Carhartt and Dickies for 20 years. Levi's political stance ran me off.

[@bearwoodcraft3591]

Carhart are top notch do good work jeans and if you want somthing super tough prison blues are good

[@blakeb9792]

Me too

[@bearwoodcraft3591]

@Wayne Smith I wear my carhart for best then I’ve got my other carhart for work I’d never spend so much on some pants doesn’t matter what they are they don’t last but a decent jacket and work boots is where you want to spend you money

[@dumper87]

Same here. Berne is another brand I’ve had good luck with. I’m too fat to wear Wranglers anymore.

[@bearwoodcraft3591]

@@dumper87 I’m a 40 inch waist and 6.3 only work clothes seem to fit right

[@joshmanwaring3848]

Thank you, after shredding countless pairs of jeans I've had my eyes open for a practical and functional alternative

[@MikeSmithInFL]

True, to a point. My jeans are about $20 a pair ( usually $19 but lately $21 ) and they generally last me about 4 to 5 years, though I've patched some and I'm still wearing them 12 years later. That price of $180 means I could get 8 or 9 pairs of the ones I use and would last a minimum of 30 years or up to 90 years with patches and a little care. Something tells me I wouldn't be able to keep a single pair of the $180 dungarees in condition to wear them for 30 years. Plus, I'd likely have to buy 3 pairs of them for the wash cycle and 'just in case'. We'd be talking over $500 for 3 pairs of dungarees. That's an incredible amount to pay for clothing, for most people.

[@joshpointoh]

There is also an unseen cost to buying $20 pairs. They are made in sweat shops across seas, bad for those workers but also drives down US wages, making that $20 not really $20 because you have a lot less dollars to spend. Had those jobs stayed here, $40 jeans would be just as easy as $20 jeans to afford, except Americans got the jobs, and communities, schools, etc benefited

[@markilleen4027]

it really isn't that much money, like you have kids working in McDonald's wearing balenciaga

[@aaronfoulk9849]

I like my wrangler cowboy cuts, very durable. I usually get the rigids because they’re cheaper and I enjoy breaking them in. I also have a pair of Prison Blues double knee logger jeans with the suspender buttons that I wear for doing work around the house. Very well made, didn’t have a stitch out of place and they were surprisingly comfortable. And they’re made by convicts that they are trying to teach a trade to.

[@lmacfsu]

Like those Wrangler Cowboy Cut !

[@davidrice3337]

they are freaking 40$ now - how'd they go from 22$ - 25$ to 40$:? pisses me off

[@WDCallahan]

So the real reason he stopped wearing jeans is because he doesn't call them jeans. Got it. ;)

[@NostalgiaforInfinity]

I call them jaunz. The cheap slop they sell these days aren't jeans.

[@TheRugghead]

I've been wearing my carhartt cowboy pants for years and they're still stiff n brand new. You really appreciate great craftsmanship and good material

[@fauseth]

I appreciate your love for quality items. Also the amount of care you and Mrs. W have for the quality of your own. Thanks for the video.

[@wesferraiuolo7366]

No,No,No my 5 pairs of Wranglers @ $30 each will last twice as long as a $150 pair of britches. This is a little silly.

[@isoSw1fty]

I don't think so Tim.

[@ryanmugele5582]

Wrangler are definitely the best bang for your buck, but they wont age quite like the Sugarcane and have some shortcomings. But without a doubt a million times better than 99% of the stuff on the market. The denim is usually 15oz, fabric is US woven, and tough as nails. 936den are my go to wranglers. Remember though when people purchase pants like sugarcane, its partly due to the company, the craftsmanship, and the materials. These smaller denim companies are using denim from mills from the late 1800s often times, narrow loom, high quality fabric that has way more character than you think. The companies pay attention to every detail and stitch. Not produced in Mexico, China, etc(I personally don't mind Mexico produced items). I don't think its silly, but understand why you would prefer Wrangler.

[@TM-dh2xb]

Yeah, I'm of the same mindset. Plus if you have some kind of catastrophic incident, you've only destroyed one pair (at a replacement cost of $30) and still have 4 other pairs.

[@whiteduck3140]

How much just for the authentic leather patch?

[@Mcss-lu5hv]

Yep, I love the George Strait edition wranglers. $38 a pair. I do wish the back pockets were abut 3/4 inch deeper though.

[@JoryValley]

Yea I learned today, just like you don’t go into a grocery store hungry for obvious reasons, you also don’t go to the tool store when your frustrated and worn out from spending 9 long hours suffering with a subpar tool. I only went in for some wood dye and sand paper... $650 later I now own one of the best sanders on the market and wow what a difference. Went from a 2 hand/whole body operation to a 2 finger task. No to mention produces an incredible finish. Broke but happy 😁

[@just139999]

I know it’s not stylish but I love my round houses overalls for work. Helps make me comfortable by cover up the backside, especially because I was gift from my folks with more of a flat backside. Plus a bonus of the chest pockets

[@LanceSheppard]

I think I'm gonna buy me some round house bibs next. Dickies, liberty, and carhartt is just aggravating me with their quality

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I'm gonna look at those now. I HATE bending over to do some simple job and having to get up, pull up the pants, oops, too high... Maybe I ought to try suspenders? But I will certainly LOOK at round house, because I love everything about the design of overalls.

[@LanceSheppard]

@@woodworkerroyer8497 also I think I have read they are American made

[@rotisseriebear5394]

I'm an ironworker. I've been seeing some guys wearing prison blues pants. They seem pretty tough. Any thoughts on those?

[@shootum1]

Round House MIO

[@darylhudson777]

I would like to know how much longer they wear at $150 then something that's maybe one third the price. They would have to last three times as long and what kind of condition would they end up in versus the 1/3 cost jeans. We are looking at value here in an economy that is out of bounds for many.

[@williamburton8274]

I too wouldn't mind making the changes you have but it's a little hard to. Have a baby on the way, just lost our only vehicle to a fire and my job is going no where. I just recently purchased your book and am currently enjoying it, thank you for the videos and your book.

[@DoctorPrepperMD]

Seems like all companies have fallen off the wagon. Much of my life was spent in Maine and L.L. Bean was like the Filson of the east coast. They made amazing real clothing. Then they cheated out. Briefly they returned to their roots and I bought their “Kathadin Iron Works” pants and I cannot wear them out. A good set of clothes for an entire week that last, you always feel good in are worth it. I agree.

[@iowafarmboy]

That's also because most companies fall into the trap of "The Iron Law of Bureaucracy". That is, over time the people that rise to the top positions are focused on the company itself, shareholders, etc. Instead of the company's mission and orginal goals. Every organization falls into it over time, even governmental. In a free market, that's when a new competitor comes in and does what they originally did, but better, and the old business dies off. But today with crooked politicians and back room deal making burdensome regulations for startups, it's much more difficult for these small companies to come in and replace the old.

[@chuckswayzee]

Check out Origin Maine, made in Maine nice stuff

[@ericmotler6000]

@Jadon Ingalls sadly they ended their lifetime warranty, it's only good for a year after purchase now, although their old products are grandfathered in

[@gearheadted5110]

501s were my favorite jeans back in high school in the 80s. Today I have a few brands in rotation in my jean drawer. The Sugar Cane jeans look great, I will definitely research them a bit more. Thanks.

[@cheforionmg]

My only issue with a lot of the Japanese production stuff is the sizing. It's old school sizing from when people were generally smaller. A 2x from people like Iron Heart or Union Labour is a 46 chest, that's a like a large with Carhartt

[@telemarktumalo6978]

A lot of that has to do with the U.S. acceptance of vanity sizing. Measure your 34W Levi's and you will find they actually measure 36". In addition, you mention the Japanese brands.... they don't supersize their meals or their jeans.

[@koscarico]

This is why i never get bored of your channel. I go to flea markets to get jeans because if the bad quality of new jeans here in sweden. Also so hard to find that classic cut which is the best imo

[@davemartin9774]

@wranglerstar I'm gonna bite the bullet and get a pair! Thanks for the in depth review. God Bless you and your family Cody.

[@alienproductions9948]

Absolutely love it. Yes, we never know what we're going to get on the channel but I really value this appreciation of quality. This quality of production is exactly what built America and has been stolen from us via corporate greed. We need to protect, preserve and reinstitute it in the new society that will ultimately rise from the fall of the crime bosses that have tried to steal our heritage.

[@bigguns45acp]

I carry so much EDC stuff that I've gone to the Riggs Ranger pants for the large deep front pockets and large usable cargo pockets. 100% Ripstop 10oz cotton.

[@johnlaranger7492]

Duluth Trading firehouse flex ANYTHING. Tougher, more comfortable, more versatile in every way. Lined in the winter Nuff said

[@iamweasel68]

Lifetime guarantee isn't too bad, either. I've used it a couple times.

[@justinovitt6720]

Just got my first pair and I love them. Awesome

[@joem9980]

I forgot about that, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I remember when my pants had rivets in them when I was a kid. Never thought about it until this video, thanks again.

[@brandonrich6342]

Very cool, even if this isn't up someone's alley, everyone can appreciate the detailed history lesson and learn new things. I really enjoyed this video.

[@usm-4kagnew165]

I’ve been wearing Levi’s for 70 years. They were stilled referred to as dungarees in the 1960’s. The original 501s were not pre shrunk cotton. You always had to buy them at least one size larger in the waist and two inches longer in the end seam cause they’d shrink. That’s why we used to have to roll our cuffs. After you washed them a few times the material would get denser and stiffer. They’d almost stand up by themselves after being washed. They could be really hot and uncomfortable in the summer till they got broken in. The quality of Levi’s now days vary quite a bit depending on where you buy them. The ones I get at the farm supply are better quality and wear longer than what I get elsewhere. In a way it’s better the weight of the material is lighter, ‘cause they are actually more comfortable than the original 501’s.

[@1978garfield]

Since Levi's went anti gun I gave them up.

[@forgenorth1444]

@@1978garfield every big company is anti gun and all major gun bans have come from republicans 🔥

[@1truefreedomfighter]

I am enjoying this “the real reason” series

[@willdobson7316]

As an 18 year old male, I’ve always been fascinated with 40s-50s work wear. I’ve been on the search for something durable but also looks good, this video was very good!

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

Thank you Cody I like quality items that are made right. One good pair equals three cheap pairs. I think I might buy one pair.👍

[@AmosJay67]

Awesome video! I’m with you on quality and vintage, vintage because of the quality! I’ve enjoyed your videos and shorts, because I too, am fixed on learning…

[@makearne]

Levi's major change happened around the mid 70's - if your at a vintage store and find a pair look at the little tag on the back pocket, if it has a capital 'E' in the Levi name then they are pre this change and of much higher quality. Newer levi's come with a lower case 'e'

[@xXcangjieXx]

It’s not that simple. The big E was dropped early 70’s but they still made excellent selvedge redline 501’s until 1984. The original SF Valencia factory closed around 2001 but you could still get miUS Levi’s until a few years ago when Cone Mills closed in 2017. LVC before the closing of Cone Mills also had really underrated quality. They are still fine though, just made in Eastern Europe instead but that won’t do for denim enthusiasts.

[@djlesinski7978]

Only a western man would make a video about his wardrobe.

[@folksurvival]

Well this guy didn't make this video about his wardrobe, he made it about a specific piece of clothing.

[@patrickmiao1698]

I noticed that a number of youtube reviewers have mentioned that heavy dungree pants are not comfortable. It seems that people like the looks and the idea of wearing something vintage but the reality is that they can be a bit stiff, heavy and chafing. Personally, I prefer to vary my pants styles, cargo, jeans and chinos with 1-2% little elastic. They are are comfortable and less expensive than $150 - $300 old style dungrees. Probably the thickest I will go is 12 oz (my Carhartts pants w/ double knee reinforcement are 12 oz). Those aren't too bad and they last me about a year at work. I am a union carpenter for almost 30 years and I don't like wearing heavy pants on my days off.

[@nathans1978]

Same with my Danish Duckfeet boots. Heavy and stiff when new turns people off from buying them but with a couple months walking they become soft and customized to your feet. People are certainly getting more impatient these days

[@EdwardHurst2323]

I love your Chanel and your passionate about everything you do iv passed this onto my dearest friend who like you love quality and tools too I Particularly love your WOOL waistcoat when I’m back on the sewing machine I’d love to make u something made from my heart & made in Bristol Uk and send it your way much regards Edward

[@jfhunt]

I checked out Sugarcane today. I would love to buy the old 14 Oz to 16.25 weight denim. I might pay $150 a pair - but, I contacted their business in the UK and they are now all well over $400 a pair in USD!! A bit too much or a logger, farmer, or construction guy like most of us. When I asked the sales guy about their market, he agreed that their primary market is the fashion world and rock stars. F'ing yiiiikes!!!!

[@JMAAD]

my work pants came from Tractor Supply.....got'em for $12 a piece...... completely satisfied. I guess its the simple living Southerner in me.

[@jeansmith9877]

Check out Yosemite Prepper on KZbin. He has prepping videos (I’m a fan)

[@brianluck84]

These are now $250. Definitely a hipster brand capitalizing off being trendy.

[@cwbuckley4508]

Sounds like something that I would enjoy wearing. Unfortunately, $150 is somewhat out of my budget.

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

Same here, though maybe I could call it a "school expense" because it is a replica of an historical item and I'm a history major....lol

[@angelavila4586]

CHUCK, I HEAR YOU ON THE PRICE. BUT ITS A JEAN THAT WILL LAST YOU AT LEAST 20 PLUS YEARS BUDDY...

[@MichaelGhost]

You know that in “20 years” you might lose/gain your waist size.

[@BigDmike24]

Those sound nice. I'll stick with my round house jeans made in America.

[@DK-jd8bj]

Carhartt makes the best work pants. Double thick, heavy duty triple stitched and they come with a cell phone pocket. I get mine online for $40.

[@outdoorcountryboyforlife6511]

Good video, owning nice things always makes you feel good. I think I'll go get me a pair and try them out.Thanks Coty

[@forgedglory]

Old school jeans with the classic look that I love. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be picking up a pair soon.

[@Devin82m]

Hey Cody, do you mind providing a link to where you buy the Sugarcane Dungarees? I can't seem to find a source other than European stores. Also, do you still prefer wearing your Tin pants for working, or have you switched to Sugarcane?

[@TheKnight0017]

Self Edge Clothing sells them. Beware of sizing, they run small.

[@osxwrangler]

You’re going about this all wrong. I wore 501s exclusively until I was about 35. Then a friend explained why I should be wearing Wrangler 13MWZ. Higher in the rear, pocket up higher as well, 5 BELT LOOPS so your belt doing get all out of shape, the seams on the legs are reverse from Levi so when riding your legs don’t get chafed, the legs don’t twist, they are cheaper in price and better quality. With regard to the Japanese jeans, l can buy maybe 4 to 5 pair of Wranglers for that price. So if my size changes a little I’m not stuck with some very fine high priced jeans I may not be able to wear. Tell me more about your fancy jeans says the working cowboy. (I am not a working cowboy but know some and their lives. They don’t get paid enough to buy those and I doubt they would if they had the money.)

[@bobbyw9046]

Cody, I don't doubt the Dungarees you showcased today are excellent - but I must suggest you try the LL Bean Double L Natural Fit 100% heavyweight cotton from LL Bean. They are normally $49.99 but are always on sale at 20% off. So for $40 bucks they are pretty darn close (80 - 95%) to what you reviewed today. That's 4 pair for one and if the Bean Jeans are only slightly less heavy - the extra 3 pair more than make up for that. BTW the LL Bean Jeans have the largest front pocket of any Jeans I've ever seen - and have the same Copper rivets. They last me for many many years!! Hey - they are worth a try!

[@wranglerstar]

Never, those are east coast pants

[@bobbyw9046]

Don't care what coast they are from - they're really good Jeans.

[@timmynormand8082]

I rather ll bean any day before but from japan

[@brookeggleston9314]

​@@wranglerstar1You should educate yourself about the State of Maine, and the people that live there!¹

[@TCM3273]

Thanks for sharing. I've been looking for a pair of jeans just like this. I'll have to get a few pairs.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Modern Levi's last me 6 to 7 months as a mechanic and even Carhart duck canvas carpenter pants only last me a year these Sugarcane Dungarees are Beautifully made @WranglerStar

[@DV-ol7vt]

I wear wrangler original they last about 10 yrs around $20 and liberty overalls good zipper pockets and cost about $40 and last about 8 to 10 yrs

[@Jackle61]

What do you do for a living? I tried wrangler original and they lasted less than a year. That's three pair gone within a year.

[@DV-ol7vt]

Jackle61 wrangler has a one year replacement warranty

[@DV-ol7vt]

Jackle61 I get some holes in them but holes don’t bother me. I also never wash my clothes with hot water or dry on high heat. I prefer to hang dry when I can. Heat rots clothes and they start to fall apart

[@rudygarcia01]

I know that I’m from the East Coast and all but why would anyone spend over $200 for a pair of Japanese dungarees. We have plenty of American dungaree/jeans manufacturers at Reasonable prices.

[@quito2413]

Cos hes full of it!! Wake up.

[@masoncat1]

Made in Japan. No war hero of mine would wear these. Round House, American made dungarees since 1903, and they're $50. Please check them out.

[@BigDmike24]

Round House Jeans!!

[@jimcoulter5877]

Pretty tough to find Made in America, these Globalist Dudes sent out jobs over Seas! Why can't Americans start making our own things again, let the overseas folks keep theirs. Sam Walton has been turning over in his grave at all the Foreign made stuff at Walmarts! Bring American jobs back to America.

[@DomnulSarb]

By war heroes I guess you mean the guys that nuked civilians... women and children.....twice.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

These Sugarcane Dungarees give me the fizz now I want to try a pair cody thanks for the video and look at them they look beautifully made @WranglerStar

[@davidlobo962]

Dude thank you so much for sharing these things. I just purchased a pair and because of you i also have a pair of nicks boots. Thank you so much for sharing this i cannot wait for my pair to arrive.

[@Super50calbmg]

The old looms were called shuttle looms. The modern looms are called projectile looms. The old dungarees were also called selvage or selvedge denim.

[@Mcss-lu5hv]

I didn’t leave Levi’s. They left me with their political BS. George Strait Edition Wranglers for me.

[@BenRangel]

I used to have some high quality "raw denim" pants from japan and found that they were so stiff that they wore down faster in areas like the crotch, than softer cheaper jeans. Also you were advised not to wash them in a reguler machine. I once did and they shrunk big time.

[@Brennan128]

Why I stopped wearing jeans... so here are the jeans that I wear...

[@wranglerstar]

These are dungarees, you may want to brush up on your listening skills,

[@Brennan128]

Check out 1:33. Just giving you a hard time. 😀haha!

[@AlsatianFever]

@@wranglerstar yooooo we heard your narrative. they're jeans.

[@mikebowman9844]

Glad to learn about these. Thank you W.

[@excalligator5529]

Definitely gonna look into these once I’m in the market for a new pair of pants. Very much pricy but if the quality is what you say it is, I think it’s worth it. I may end up saving money in the long run purchasing these rather than cheaper jeans over the years. Thanks for making me aware of these, Cody.

[@zl14l41]

Back in 2006 I was starting highschool and got six pairs of Levi canvas cargo pants. I still wear 2 pairs of them to this day and have one pair in the work clothes drawer. I have more now and hope they will last just as long. They were 20~30 bucks a pair. If this is your thing go for it. I never understood buying expensive designer clothes that won't last and will be out of style in a year, at least with these you get your moneys worth

[@coreyg7255]

Every year or so I buy a few more pairs of pants for five bucks apiece at Goodwill/yardsale/second hand stores. Then I wear them out and by a few more. Who's winning?

[@GeoBurdo]

I was expecting like $400 per pair. Designer jeans these days can cost over $100...$150 for those isn't even that bad. Definitely something I'll look into!

[@kmain0]

They’re like $400 to $500 a pair…

[@sebastienbolduc5654]

$100.00 for a pair of good quality paints is not unreasonable nowadays; however, these paints go for $300 - $500 as someone pointed out. I think the cheapest pair goes for around $150.

[@joedart2932]

Good to know someone still makes something like this! I stopped wearing jeans because they don't give as much freedom of movement nor do they dry fast in wet weather and even hold the water and become heavy. Try the 511 Stryke pants! More of a cargo pant but quality and comfortable. Rip stop and very flexible fairly long lasting 👍

[@wyliecoyote1]

Great video, I appreciate the history lesson, it's educational. 👍

[@Theflyingpotato]

The emperor is half naked. I love quality but, Spending 4x as much on a product that only lasts twice as long is a luxury most can’t justify

[@purchasedforaprice]

Most jeans last between 1-3 years. Jeans that last your entire life are significantly longer than twice as long.

[@Theflyingpotato]

@@purchasedforaprice I wish my jeans lasted that long. I’m a full time bricklayer and a full time farmer. Yep, I work well over eighty hours a week and will unintentionally brutalize any clothing I wear. I buy good quality clothes to wear when not working and they last a long time , as I dont use the good clothes often as I’m usually working or sleeping or talking about working or sleeping, apart from watching KZbin while I’m waiting for someone or something. Which brand of jeans do you recommend for workwear.

[@mrtrack54]

Didn’t you make a video at one point saying you’d never buy a pair of jeans over $70 or something?

[@isoSw1fty]

Yes but it is good to have at least one pair of high quality, comfortable and expensive pair of clothing for the day outings.

[@folksurvival]

He's wearing a Rolex too so must be rich.

[@fl3082]

They're not "jeans", they're DUNGAREES.

[@xmdbd552]

Simply the best! I am old enough to “get it”. Thanks for sharing.

[@itzastralx]

I love this channel it goes from axes to washing machines to knives to jeans (I see Jeans Like that all the time in Cali)

[@ericmason1285]

The older I get the more I appreciate quality over quantity. 10 years ago I would have laughed at someone paying $50 for a pair of underwear. Now I have 7 and the comfort level and durability is through the roof!

[@ColonelK0rn1]

Eric Mason I’m in the market for some new boxer briefs. What brand would you recommend? I tried some Under Armor, but found that the synthetic material was really uncomfortable compared to cotton. Been wearing Jockey, which has changed their cut as well.

[@ericmason1285]

@@ColonelK0rn1 my favorite is Duluth Trading Co. Get a pair and try em out, then at Christmas they always have a buy 2 get 1 free deal. I bought a pack of haines at the same time 4 years ago, and the haines are all gone (worn out and trashed over a year ago, while the Duluth is still pretty much same condition as new.