I think it's important to mention to anyone checking this out that Ben got "Genuine Dickies," which is a reduced quality line exclusive to walmart. They're basically the same cost as proper dickies models but with even worse materials and finish to maximize profits. Original dickies are better, but they're still like $25 USD, so the issues he brings up are still valid, just less severe.

this was the perfect video to watch after watching the jeffrey epstein documentary to bring life back into perspective

i just skate anything that’s at least a little flexible, comfortable, and caters to my personal style . brand doesnt matter too much for me

Skateboarding is so awesome that I can watch Ben talk about pants for 20 minutes and being really interested about it.

The double knees from Dickies are my favorite even though it has that layer on the knee, it is just a bit more balanced and not as thick as double front pants and look really well in my opinion. It feels long enough to me but I'm 5'9 and I get a bunch of heel drag on the bottom. But I do agree that they get tattered up with relative ease. But for a quick and easy pant that I know will get abused it works well for my needs.

Those are Genuine Dickies, you have to try the Dickies 874. They are better but more expensive

Skater+Carpenter... He is the world's highest authority in work pants.

I didn’t know I needed this episodes but thank you!

My evolution from the start of the video to the end of the video: Why am I watching a pants review video from a guy whose carpentry channel I'm subscribed to? What do I care about clothes/fashion? Why do I suddenly care so much about the quality of pants I'm wearing? What the hell is this? What's going on? Dammit all if I'm not about to go shopping for a couple pairs of Carhartts now! P.S. They better cut Ben a check for this review! 👍👍👍👍

i think you had more of a negative experience with the dickies because you bought the "genuine dickies" which is the walmart knockdown line. the dickies without the "genuine" branding are better quality imo.

I enjoy watching your channel a lot. thank you for the advise, I will definitely remember them when buying a new pair of pants.

Dickies has, to my understanding, at least two lines. The stuff they ship to Walmart isn’t the same stuff they ship to their stores or if you buy direct online. Quality is still relatively low but I do think they’re better than the Walmart pants. They’re also labeled better with different fit numbers. Dickies also get WAY more comfortable when you wash and wear them a bunches. Interested to try carhartts, when I get a chance. Dickies do not cut it for these toasty southern summers.

Keep up the most excellent, informative videos I have ever seen after 40years of skateing you have opened my eyes to a lot of things I was blind to I can't thank you enough sincerely Curtis Allen Fletcher

I do indeed enjoy these kinds of vids, please make more, I think its nice to hear your opinion because you seem to be less focused on brand and more solely on the essential quality of the fabric which provides a lot of clarity

Damn I really forget how much of a small channel you are, I absolutely love your content man been watching for three years now and I’m glad you’re still posting You also definitely pushed me to get some carhartt and I love them lol

loved the video as always. hope you get to turn this into your full time job. keep killing it.

Carhartt has a streetwear brand (Carhartt WIP) that has a model called “Simple Pant”. 100% cotton, light material, loose fit and no hammer loops. Pretty expensive in Europe, but good for skating.

He’s comparing Carhartt JEANS to Dickies CHINOS!

Hey Ben I love your videos and your opinions help me spend my money wisely on skate gear and iv learned a lot from your videos. Keep up the good work man I absolutely love your content on this channel!

My favorite pants for skating and casual wear are the RSQ Seattle/London from Tillys. They make them in 33x30 which was my size before quarantine, now I'm probably closer to 34. The best part: stretchy waistline. They're so comfortable and come in a lot of different colors. Plus they almost always have a buy 1 get 1 half-off. They're around $40-50 depending on material.

agree with you skating or not pants are the most important part on an outfit they can completely change an outfit.

I only skate in Carhartts. They are 100% skate armor and I don’t look like a Hot Topic kid. The soft summer slimmer pair is the Washed Twill Relaxed Fit, the two hammer loop ones are the Loose Fit Canvas Carpenter Pant, and the baggier thick ones are the Washed Duck Work Pant (classics)... These pants last forever and fade out real nice.

I totally agree! Flooding pants look weird to me but im 28 so i grew up in the time where skaters wore big pants

You’re 100% right about pants and skating. I can’t skate if I’m wearing pants that don’t feel good to me. Right now, my favorite pants are the RSQ Chinos from Tillys. So good.

You touched on something important, Ben, when you mentioned the pants getting stuck to you in the humidity. Nothing’s worse than pants bunching up around my thighs, hampering the range of motion. I’ve found Rothco BDU’s and Nike SB pants to have a nice roomy, lightweight fit, which is perfect for the sweltering furnace of East Coast summers (shorts are out of the question). For the fall/winter/spring, I’ve been skating these relaxed fit, 4-way stretch Wranglers I got at Target a few years ago. Been curious about the flannel-lined work pants for the brick season, but worried they’ll feel like lead.

A year later, what are your thoughts on the new Polar Skate co’s Big boy jeans for well over $100+? Seems a bit over the top and ridiculous to me.

I've just started up skating again after 17 years (I'm 29 now) and I'm definitely a fan of Carhartt in general. I'm a landscaper by trade. I've moved over to the Old Navy cargo pants and shorts now with their "built in flex". Gotta say it's nice that they move with me at work and while I skate, and they're a little easier on my wallet. I'm a west coaster myself and things out here aint cheap. But Carhartt will last a bit longer for sure.

I actually really enjoy the aesthetic of the hammer loops :D

5:43 it's reassuring to see someone skilled go through the same mental battle I go through whenever I try new stuff lol

Can never go wrong with Carhartts in my book. Been skating them for years!

"bring out the middle aged WASP in me" lol that cracked me up

I work as a machinist now, but I used to work with structural steel, always Carhartts. They make new light weight ones similar to what you're wearing in this video. They're awesome.

I'm curious about the Uniqlo Flex Chinos they seem like a more economical alternative to the Lululemon ones (both are 4 way streatch chinos).

Ever tried to skate in sweatpants/athletic pants? I tend to like those just because they stretch and have moisture wicking properties

my 3 oldest pairs off cargo pants are Volcoms i have them since 2005.. Best quality. Still wear them

Have you tried Ben Davis or Roundhouse pants? Why not wear jeans? What's wrong with the double front pants?

i just really fell in love with skating and i live in vancouver, but it’s gonna get rainy soon, where do ppl skate during the winter time in vancouver

I’m glad people mentioned Ben had “Genuine Dickies” in this video which I’m not a fan of...I’d recommend trying Dickies 873(slim fit straight leg) but beware they’re run large and Dickies is inconsistent in sizing (in my experience).

I just ordered the first pair of Carharts you held up and love the feel of them. That being said the color is obviously fresh and not as faded which is what I’m hoping happens soon. About how long do they take to fade and get that nice look to them? I know it’s a superficial thing to ask about a pair of pants but i had to ask anyway. Thanks for the reviews and love the content!

I laughed way too hard at the “ wasp “ joke

I would love a carhartt pants vs other models of Carhartt pants! Dangg, we are spoilt with your vids Ben!

My favorite Dickies are the 873 Flex. Never tried Carhartt. I usually get dickies for $20 US. So I don't feel bad if I mess them up. They also stay pretty cool in Texas heat. Dickies do run small on the waist though.

This was a perfect video. I’m also 6’1” and wear a 34/34 (or 34L for those shit shops that don’t specify leg). I was looking at Carhartt & Dickies recently too because I’ve only really got 1 pair of skateable jeans. Clearly now it’s just Carhartt I’m looking at

Hey Ben, I know it’s an older video but the carhartt with the 2% spandex are the carhartt rugged flex, definitely the best summer work pants. Just wanted to let you know in case you were still looking for them. Keep up the great videos!

Have you tried rvca weekend stretch? If so, what do you think ? Have you tried the vans pants???

love to your opinion on stuff. you should review the Polar Big Boys pants at some point! keep it up

Hey Ben just a heads up. I don't know if dickies still does this, but their work pants used to have a material release on the waist that you could cut and it would open up the waist by at least an inch. This is kind of hard to explain, but essentially its a fold of material on the waist that when you cut the thread it will open up. Give that smaller pair a look, maybe they have it.

Great vid never seen a skateboarding pants video!

I would like to see a video on Q&A. Example, like what skate bearings you prefer? What are the things that go through your mind to land a new trick? What trucks you like to use most?

I had the same issues with dickies. Polar pants look great. Latly I skate more and more baggy pants and it feels soo good. Never want to go back to skinny jeans

Well, I wasn't expecting this. Not totally a bad thing, I learned a lot!

That nose slide was legit 🤝🤝

I have subscribed based on the fact you are gonna teach me how to dress. I'm a clueless 30 year old man and you seem to know fashion. Don't let me down.

Hey Ben what are those pants you were wearing during the talking bits? That light khaki look is dope!

Thanks Ben! I just spent money on Carharrt work pants that don't restrict my movement and shorts that I look cool skating in. My wife wanted to know where the money went and I told her some guy on youtube told me they were great pants. Now I have no money for pickles on Saturday.

Once you skate Jean's that stretch, you will never go back.

I wear the Carhartt Men's Force Tappen Cargo Pant s, they are very much like the grey pair you have there but have cargo pockets on both sides. I wear these during the summer time and than wear there force overalls during the winter.

Have you tried the Carhartt Rugged Work Khakis? They don’t have any side pockets. I swapped to those after ripping the crotch (while on a job site) on my Haggars. I looked at the other pair of Haggars I had and they were worn in the same exact spot and were just about to tear.

The best looking pants there were the Haggar's you were wearing. I've actually been into pleated pants recently. Apparently they're back in fashion now so win win. As for Carhartt, I have a pair of their B13 carpenter jeans. Love the fit of them, but the denim they're made out of is a lot thinner than I was expecting and it's also a bit starchy. Still, they're great in winter because they're loose fit. It means I can easily wear a pair of joggers underneath them for extra warmth. I bought some Dickies jeans recently too, but they have the opposite problem from the 864's you bought. The waist is a size larger than it's supposed to be, so I'm gonna have to get them taken in a couple inches.

@Ben Degros What's the colour code or official name of colour of the green carahartt b159?

Dude I loved how u didn’t wanna try the hubby that made u so human. Your skating otherwise is super perfect

Can you talk about what skate shoes have the best grip? I work as a window washer, and I started buying skate shoes hoping to get better grip when walking on roof tops (my thinking is that if something sticks to grip tape, it'd probably stick to shingles). Is this something you've tried in your work as a carpenter?

I had dickies for work and now I bought carharts, but yeah dickies was more durable compared to my other denim. They lasted me around 2 years, and that’s me doing auto body work, grinding and welding, and rolling around on the ground doing mechanical stuff. But they feel really synthetic and weird, but as soon as I put carharts on they felt super comfortable. I love everything about them, I just don’t know how durable they are

love your vids :)

Me wondering if this just became a fashion channel love the vid

recently ordered some CCS pants "relaxed fit" and they've been great so far, reasonable price.. also recently ripped thru a pair of Altamont jeans that lasted for 10 years lol

I have always just used jeans for skating, and carpentry to be honest. Nice price, tuff, flexible. The stretch jeans are more comfortable and more breathable. It depends on the brand too, different fitting etc

You should check out Artform Cargo Pants. They are extremely comfortable. If you go up in size, you get a nice flowy baggy feel, plus they have ties around the waist so they can be fitted at a bigger size.

Literally just came back from buying pants for skating. Looking into dickies, chinos and your video pops up in suggested. Found a pair of Tilly's chino pants, and HAGGAR pants at a thrift store(what are the odds?). They are super soft, light, look like a modern skate style, and fit nicely. Never thought about Carhartt for skating but I get them free at work so I'll see what I can dig up. Thanks Ben!

Your son is so lucky, it must be great having a dad to skate with

Dakota's are pretty damn good to. I whipped out fast & hard in my older double front carpenter Dakota's on Thursday evening and they helped keep more skin on me.

I got a brand new pair of carhartts at the thrift store for $20. still had the tags, made in the USA, never even been worn. best $20 I've ever spent in my life

target has a brand called denizen by levi get those pants they are super comfortable and a nice stretch fit and they are pretty durable. They are made from %66 cotton, %33 polyester (for the durability) and %1 elastane. they are awesome denims

LOL! Can't believe I just listened to Ben ramble on about pants for the past nearly 20 minutes! And somehow didn't get bored with it. I like the way Ben analyzes the $%^& out of everything. I'm the same way. My current skate pants are Levi Cargo pants that a bought a good decade ago. I was thinking about trying Dickies, but, they look like $%^& from what Ben showed. Unsurprisingly poor quality from a store like Walmart. My favorite pants to skate in when I was young were Army pants. I think I got them at an Army surplus store.

Eddie Bauer is having a sale. I just got some blue Flex Chinos and I love them! So comfy to chill and do whatever in. I hike a lot but also love to skate. Also got some of the athletic Levis. Pretty good in my opinion.

Have u checked out any of the Polar Skate Co pants? If you like Carhartt's and a more baggy fit i imagine you'll really like them, worth the check:)

I actually hadn't heard of Carhartts. I recently got two pairs of dickies to wear to work and have liked them. Bought them online though; one carpenter style and one other one. I like the extra pockets for a razor blade I use during my shift. I don't skate in them though, just work pants. How's the pocket depth on the carhartts? Do they comfortably fit a smart phone? Not a phablet but not a small phone either, 5. something inch screen size. Thinking about getting some more pants.

My favorite pair to skate in are a pair of thrifted pants that look pretty similar to the haggars actually, nice and roomy

Any chance we could get a review on an April deck?

I’ve skated Haggars before, awesome material nice and roomy, perfect for skating

Are the carhartts true to size when it comes to the waist?

Have you ever considered making your own boards for yourself with your own particular specifications? You definitely have access to the tools and materials. I've been watching a few videos on KZfaq of guys doing this. And there are companies like roarockit that have kits to get people started.

which one are you wearing at the beginning

What happened to Ben Davis pants? They were big in the 90s here in Cali lol

My favorite skate pants are the Old Navy go-dry pants that just look like black slacks. Don't stick to your legs when you sweat. Don't bind your legs when it gets hot. And they're pretty cheap.

Yo what kind of pants were you wearing in the video I liked that one

Why are the double knees bad for skating?

Yo have you heard of Carhartt's other brand Carhartt WIP? WIP stands for Work in Progress, and it's their fashion/streetwear/skate focused clothing line. I think pretty much all of their pants and denim would suit what you're looking for really well. They definitely cost more but you can also find them on sale fairly often with different retailers. The way to differentiate regular Carhartt clothing from Carhartt WIP is that the inside label and tags will say "Carhartt Work in Progress." They even have a skate team.

That’s some nice slacks, Ben. Lol

Hi Ben , Have you tried Levi’s? They also do a skate range.

i want the brown carhartt B11 pants but i dont know where to get them

A really good pair I personally wear are obviously a couple pairs of carhartts but also ben davis's(thats the brand) they hold up really well and feel very good

do review on some your og pants you were in the 90s

I recommend the 826 or double knee work pant hopefully you try them

My yard work pants are a pair of Dickies I got for my first job when I was 16. I turn 38 in two months.

Where do you get your t shirts?

Dickie's flex are where it's at here in dad land. Rock em at work and skating.

Great topic! I’m older, (used to bomb mountains on skis)-however new to skating. Would love to see vid on best summer pants, esp. I just started trying out pants like these. Some have built in knee pad slots. Apparently some have ability to put in butt protection. I’d want lowest profile pad. And any shirts along same lines? ... Again great, great topic. Also asking for what kids might wear... e.g. daughters 11 and 13. And young son. ... Yes yes, I know pads and helmet etc.!! But again great topic!!

I’ve been skating Old Navy pants and I really like them. But mostly I go to a shop like ROSS and buy some cheap Dockers or something like that.

I picked up a pie of ultimate straight khaki chinos from Old Navy (98% cotton 2% spandex) and was surprised that they were pretty good, not meant to be worked and skated but held its own fairly decent with one knee tear. I think they were $20 or $25 I can’t remember too well. If you were curious I’d check them out for a good cheap alternative. Awesome video!