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$16 vs $99 Jeans? Let's Settle This! Wrangler, Levi’s, Carhartt, Dickies, Nautica, LEE, Lucky
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2 жыл бұрынBrands tested: Wrangler Riggs Carpenter, Wrangler Riggs Flame Resistant, LEE Carpenter, Blue Mountain, Dickies, Carhartt Carpenter, Wrangler Authentic, Lucky, Levi’s Carpenter, Levi’s 505 and Nautica. Jeans tested for Breathability, Back Pocket and Hammer Loop Durability, Crotch Durability, Puncture Resistance, Abrasion Resistance, Pocket Fabric Puncture Resistance, and Flame Resistance. Work/Carpenter Jeans also compared for subjective qualities, including comfort and fit. I purchased all of the jeans and supplies used to test the jeans to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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@ROFLWAFFLE1911 2 жыл бұрын
This channel is what I think people think Consumer Reports is. It’s also information being given away for free and not behind a paywall. I really hope brands watching this pay attention because the results of these tests 100% impact what products I buy and which products I won’t. With money being so tight due to inflation, I’m hypercritical of the products I buy and I always start at Project Farm.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rickyanke9407 2 жыл бұрын
You realize that PF has advertising and gets paid for his content, right? CR doesn't have advertising.
@ROFLWAFFLE1911 2 жыл бұрын
@@rickyanke9407 you do realize he doesn’t choose the ads that appear on his channel right? He chooses to monetize his viewership through ads but he can’t control what those ads are. These aren’t paid sponsorships. Consumer Reports uses an antiquated model and frankly, why would anyone want to pay for a membership to view test results for that when on-par level work is being done here for everyone to consume?
@GuruGuru-mp5cu Жыл бұрын
@@rickyanke9407 he gets paid by youtube. He doesn't accept free products to do adds on
@rickyanke9407 Жыл бұрын
@@GuruGuru-mp5cu yes, we are aware of that.
@vinnytamburello2471 2 жыл бұрын
A few years ago I wanted to see what ProjectFarm is about… here I am, not only looking at a meticulous thorough engineering and mechanics genius for tools and the like. Gloves, glasses, jackets, now Jeans!!! I bow down to you sir and thank/appreciate the labor of love you put into “my go to” tech support and info!!! You are under appreciated and under “subscribed”!!!
@DyslexicMitochondria 2 жыл бұрын
love this channeIII
@sterlingarcher8041 2 жыл бұрын
@@DyslexicMitochondria ur username made me click on ur profile. Ur channeI is a hidden gem bro
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@matthewstillings5134 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm Todd We have talked before and I love your videos I have told many people about your channel. Yes a part 2 would be epic. The ones I would love to see tested are the canvas /duck/firehose pants like from#1 Carhart canvas my personal favorite are green IE weed eating and lawnmowing debris do not show up as bad#2 dickies they do not seem to last for more than a few weeks anymore and used to be great pants#3deluth trading post fire hose pants #4 berne is a good Walmart canvas pants I know there are a few more decent at north 40 tractor supply the general store and keep up the great videos. Thank you Todd how is the affordable beef going? Have a wonderful day and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
@TheSuperBoyProject 2 жыл бұрын
@@sterlingarcher8041 why would you say that nigga
@kumoblade Жыл бұрын
You set a gold standard in the amount of work you put into your testing and videos.
@byronjosephhallar8476 Жыл бұрын
Dang, now this is a proper jeans review. Concise, backed with solid evidence, and maintains viewer attention. Subbed!
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@TC1Z2L3 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the team.
@MariaRodriguez-xq4bk 8 ай бұрын
I just go to goodwill and get my jeans there. They're a bit cheaper and more durable than the ones from now :)
@dustw08 7 ай бұрын
Best reviewer I've seen for Jeans, subscribed as well.
@deletdis6173 2 жыл бұрын
An unexpected but certainly welcome comparison. Very impressive!
@TheSuperBoyProject 2 жыл бұрын
@Don't Read My Profile Photo k ys
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@deletdis6173 2 жыл бұрын
@Don't Read My Profile Photo Whoa, a reply bot on my comment? I've finally made it in life. :D
@tjrooger1092 2 жыл бұрын
Never would have guessed wrangler rigs. I might need to spend a little more on jeans.
@MichaelMantion 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm You need to re-do the oscillation tool blades again. this time only focus on carbide blades and include diablo for sure
@TomF1180 2 жыл бұрын
If I ever see any products with the words "tested and approved by Project Farm" then I would buy that product 10 out of 10 times! Easily one of the best KZfaq channels ever. Thank you for every test!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@ChristofferOrrmalmUtsi 2 жыл бұрын
How would you know it is true and not false advertisement? If that ever would happen, you would want confirmation or debunk from him at least. Objectively speaking.
@kenswitzer4133 2 жыл бұрын
You ain't joking. I would too.
@kenswitzer4133 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChristofferOrrmalmUtsi if you have ever viewed his testing procedures you could not question it. Can you come up with a better method???👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻😤🤮sounds like sour grapes to me.
@asymsolutions 2 жыл бұрын
@@kenswitzer4133 you misunderstood him.
@electricamish8159 Жыл бұрын
Ever since I discovered the Wrangler Riggs, I've worn nothing else. I love the wear resistance and I love the fit. They fit my body type perfectly and are super comfortable, especially after a few washes. I've never been disappointed.
@paulpugh2480 Жыл бұрын
If they're good enough for the bull riders they're good enough for me .
@222foxracer Жыл бұрын
I've noticed mine wearing out sooner. They have been my go to for a few years now. I question the use of fabric softeners and the frequency of washes. I also have been using the colored fabric Riggs from Rural King not the standard "blue" jean material. I'm only noting these differences to acknowledge the differences.
@1980Baldeagle Жыл бұрын
I work in GA and love the shorts. Damn near bullet proof.
@jamesroger5176 Жыл бұрын
Definitely will be buying the wrangler rigs when I wear this round out. Every brand I have bought so far has the back pocket as rip leaving them useless. Thanks for doing this test and many more.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
@CyykaBlyat Жыл бұрын
Give the Dickies 874 a whirl, you won't regret it.
@tonyennis1787 Жыл бұрын
This comment is very important, because it shows that not all attributes are equally valuable. This person like back pocket strength. I might not care about hammer loop strength.
@debluetailfly Жыл бұрын
You might want to go ahead and get them and keep them on hand. Often if you wait, companies either quit making the product, or modify it so it is no longer good quality. There is the possibility that someone will make something better in the future, but don't count on it.
@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 3 ай бұрын
@debluetailfly Good point. Or with the way things are going, our country's infrastructure might lead to company shutdowns or jeans being sold out, or becoming too expensive to be worth it.
@JasKro 2 жыл бұрын
As a belt wearer, my biggest beef with any jeans is the lack of belt loops along the back of the pants. I hate it when my waistband slips below my belt. Regardless of the other features I’ll only buy jeans with at least 3 belt loops in the back, like Carhartt.
@ObservationofLimits 2 жыл бұрын
I'll give you a pro-tip. Wear suspenders. Pants not only don't fall down, the space you can leave by not cinching your belt tight will actually keep you much cooler because air can move up the legs and out the waist. Also your undies don't get twisted around as much.
@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032 2 жыл бұрын
My Duluth cargos have a big fat rear loop... it's literally 3-5" wide!
@yllibtaog 2 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain. also hate belt loops that fail from pull ups.
@nasonguy 2 жыл бұрын
Love my Duluths for many reasons. One being that they have 7 belt loops with the back one being 5” long. Never had accidental ass crack wearing these ones.
@robertlawrence9000 2 жыл бұрын
@@ObservationofLimits 😆😆
@andrewrife6253 2 жыл бұрын
These are the kind of reviews and comparisons I love. Factual data, identical tests, no price or brand bias. I have yet to see a video I didn't trust the results of
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@HT-pc9og 2 жыл бұрын
Please continue the Jean testing.
@opendstudio7141 2 жыл бұрын
Appears that this comparison/showdown could go viral. Who would have guessed.
@bikeny 2 жыл бұрын
To quote from Dragnet: "Just the facts, ma'am." Years ago, when Sears was Sears, I recall that they switched their catalog to doing just that. Giving us what we nowadays call the speeds and feeds of their stuff.
@Damusement Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! finally! I have been needing a video like this! Our jeans fail so fast and I was considering expensive jeans thinking they would hold up better. You saved my wallet and I'm very impressed and thankful for this video
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@TheCharleseye Жыл бұрын
That's why I love this channel. You keep doing videos I didn't know I needed to see. I'll have to give those Wrangler Riggs a try, next time I'm buying jeans. A comparison of the various fire hose/canvas work pants would be another I'd happily sit through. Currently a Duluth Trading Company fan but I'm open to trying something else based on your testing. You've got the best test channel on KZfaq!
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.
@johnw3379 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a round 2. Your tests are more robust than the manufacturer, depicting real world wear and tear. I love your videos and look forward to them each week. Thank you for the Great content!
@tacocin 2 жыл бұрын
Based on these results I went to Tractor Supply and bought a pair of the Blue Mountain jeans. I was pleasantly surprised when they rang up at $9.99! Can't beat that with a stick!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@ejholbs3730 2 жыл бұрын
wonder why they do not cater to the 36 length crowd. It's as if they are biased against tall folk! :)
@franknewling1139 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, 10 pairs of TSC jeans vs. 1 pair of the top dog??? I'm sure that the first 4 or 5 would outlast the 1 pair.
@DG-sf9ei 2 жыл бұрын
If they fit right, there as good as anything else twice or 10x the price. At some point in time decades ago, if you bought cheap jeans you got jeans that didn't last and were lightweight, and the more expensive Levi....etc jeans lasted alot longer because they were heavier. However now they are all cheap and from recyclables, a consumer is just paying more for a brand name with no other advantage.
@rookmaster7502 2 жыл бұрын
Based on both the test results and comparative cost, Blue Mountain jeans seem like a very good value for money option. And $9.99 is indeed a very good deal!
@anthonymoses3697 Жыл бұрын
Man, I found your channel a couple years ago, and one thing I've learned is that I can always count on you to consistently deliver truly high quality content. Thank you for that. Furthermore, it would be absolutely wasteful, prohibitively expense, and simply too time consuming for us viewers to conduct these tests that you do for us. It's one thing to read a review, but there is a vast chasm between taking some random persons word about a product versus actually seeing the tests being conducted and the results displayed in a rank order fashion. Top quality work, sir. Thank you again. Please keep doing what you do. I hope you gain much success from these endeavors.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@Wolffang1996Hyano Жыл бұрын
06:14 Breathability 08:22 Rear Pocket Failure Weight [Lbs] 09:19 Hammer Loop Failure Weight [Lbs] 11:22 Crotch Tear [Lbs] 12:44 Puncture Resistance [Grams] 14:10 Pocket Puncture Resistance [Grams] 15:31 Abrasion Resistance [Passes Across 180 Grit] 16:00 Subjective Fabric Comfort Rating 16:12 Subjective Fit Rating 16:27 Waist Shrinkage After First Wash/Dry Cycle [Inches] 16:55 Average Finish +
@TheDCarea Жыл бұрын
No mention about belt loops, I like there to be 7 loops. And a watch pocket atleast 3 inches wide.
@jphillips7083 Жыл бұрын
They're both awesome! Wranglers are made for Cowboys with a square butt and Let's say you're going to a country themed event or you are actually out in the country and you're from the city never be afraid to put yourself in a good pair of Lee's or Wranglers! Don't be self-conscious Ain't no one going to fault you for slapping a pair of American classics on your rear end.........Now there's so many types of Levi's but there is one for you It just depends on whether you have a long or short waist or wear boots But you must take into account most Levi's are for people with a rounded dairy airYou feel pardon my French..... I personally love the classic 501 shrink to fits. My dad was always a zipper manand the beauty of 501 or zip up blue jeans by Levi's they fade so evenly into the softest material ever.
@arielsea9087 Жыл бұрын
@@jphillips7083 I think it’s spelled derrière but if you work on a farm dairyair will work.
@nthlpy Жыл бұрын
@@jphillips7083 The Wranglers tested here are not the classic Wrangler Cowboy Cut old fashioned style they are historically known for.
@buffmaster0001 2 жыл бұрын
Only thing missing from this test was Duluth Trading Co. Expensive, but from what I've experienced, pretty durable. I'd love to see how they ranked against what you tested.
@bubba4072 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. They stopped making the Alaskan Hardgear Skagway jeans. They were my favorite.
@jman3350 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I got some 40Grit brand work/carpenter jeans from Duluth and they're very comfortable and nice vs the wranglers I used to buy at Walmart.
@addictedtopussy69 2 жыл бұрын
I 2nd duluth as well as iron heart jeans from japan.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@bertblue9683 2 жыл бұрын
Add rustler to the next batch, assuming they still make them.
@sandmanbub 2 жыл бұрын
I remember a time when new jeans were so stiff, we had to wash 'em several times before they were even close to being comfortable and they were tough. They lasted a long time and most people put patches on 'em when a hole developed. Levi's were one of the most popular at that time. Boy have Levi's gone down hill. Greed ruins everything. Thanks for this video. I'm buying Wranglers the next time I shop for jeans.
@markm3.16 2 жыл бұрын
I'm with you all the way except for the Wrangler part. Mostly been buying Wrangler & Levi but they both rip after 5-9 months. Just tried Rustler but they only lasted 3 months before the crotch tore. I can't believe the poor quality anymore.
@Ajaxykins 2 жыл бұрын
Those jeans were made with a different weave and with no elastic/poly added. If you want similar jeans now a days you actually do have to go into the spendy side and find "selvedge denim" jeans. Like you many people who buy these wanted the durability of the older style jeans, but now it's a bit of a fashion thing as well. Some of the best selvedge denim comes from Japan now from when they fell in love with Americana with jeans being one of the biggest icons. Edit: what's funny is the jeans we have today were developed because people preferred the more comfortable ones over the old stiff kind, if they knew it would result in such a big hit to durability I don't know if things would have turned out the same way.
@Nghilifa 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ajaxykins I'm sure some of it has got to do with the weight of the fabric as well. Older jeans probably used heavier fabrics, which are more durable than the light(er) fabrics that are more widespread today.
@iamgriff 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, I remember when Levi 501’s were new. They even came with unfinished hems at the foot.
@Vics251 2 жыл бұрын
I was disappointed with the wranglers I bought in recent years, nothing like the quality they were back in the 70s. ☹️
@CQBWarfighter Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t want to go against this guy in a highschool science fair. He develops good tests and performs them on a wide verity of products. Love this channel.
@sticker89 9 ай бұрын
Yeah I agree. University student might not about do that
@alanm.4298 Жыл бұрын
The good news is that after testing you can probably sell them as "distressed" jeans, at a profit! 😎
@kupaN9 2 жыл бұрын
Can we take a second to appreciate how much thought had to go into the order of these tests to not invalidate results of later tests by the wear of the earlier ones? A good video as always!
@capy_official 2 жыл бұрын
This man deserves an award!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gus473 2 жыл бұрын
Is good work its own reward?🤔
@cowshottv5867 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@friendoengus 2 жыл бұрын
2.45 million subscribers is a good reward
@gaslight5 2 жыл бұрын
@@gus473 See how far you get with pockets full of thanks😂
@realrasher Жыл бұрын
I don’t know what we would do without your thorough testing… Thank you!!
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@CitEnthusiast 9 ай бұрын
By far one of the most useful testing videos you have done. I don't know anyone who doesn't wear jeans, so another round to cover more brands would be a hit IMO!
@ProjectFarm 9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@robwebster1098 2 жыл бұрын
This is the type of fashion review I can get behind!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@gamerguy9533 2 жыл бұрын
Never would have thought about jeans being better than others. May use this some day!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@__________f9433 2 жыл бұрын
Would love see you test pants from 1620. They are American union made. Look like quality.
@Washman-jw3hl 2 жыл бұрын
Isn't this channel so clutch? I come back to PF's product comparisons so much when I'm out looking for various things to buy. I really like that he doesn't take payment for his study or opinions as well.
@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 2 жыл бұрын
@Don't Read My Profile Photo Okay.
@ericladror14 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, love your reviews. I would like a kitchen knife review. You are the only one who provides a perfectly objective review. Please include both super cheap and super expensive, as you did here. If you explain the differences in type of metal used that would be great.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
@dmmness Жыл бұрын
I have been wearing Lucky jeans for about 5 years now and imo, probably the most comfortable I have ever worn. They are my going out jean and my daily wearing jean. No tears, no stains, and still look brand new.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@Scrippture 2 жыл бұрын
You have influenced many people's buying habits. Thank you for what you do. I'm pretty sure we would all appreciate a round 2 for the jeans.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video idea.
@Melicoy 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm 6:14 FAIL... where is the $99 jeans?
@qwertyuiop4halo 2 жыл бұрын
@@Melicoy If you look a little closer at the chart you will see they are on there at 74 which was the most breathable. He did mislabel the price on that chart but give him a break!
@adamargue999 2 жыл бұрын
All the way to the left?
@bigdiddy45 2 жыл бұрын
I also would like a round 2. When I was in boy scouts they taught us how to make jeans into a floating device by tying the pant legs and wearing like a life vest. They called this the Dolly Parton. They held air much better when wet.
@AxfNPn3l 2 жыл бұрын
Project Farm venturing out into the fashion section of KZfaq! A whole new audience is going to start getting PF videos in their recommendations!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@deletdis6173 2 жыл бұрын
Foreal lol
@practicalfrost5192 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for a 10 million subscribers special!
@sarahrosen4985 2 жыл бұрын
Like me, for example!
@JusticeAlways Жыл бұрын
Gotta admit...Project Farm does excellent work. 👍
@robertcampbell1343 Жыл бұрын
I've been wearing blue mountain from tsc for years. I have their carpenter jeans, and tons of their utility pants. They always fit perfect, the utility pants don't hold up as well to my line of work but they cheap and my wife just keeps fixing them. Schmidt from tsc also makes awesome winter coats and work boots that are WAY cheaper and quality.
@johnnyxmusic 10 ай бұрын
After you’ve patched and repaired them a few times… You can sell them to hipsters for three times the price. 😊
@maxhatty Жыл бұрын
This is way better and more entertaining than consumer reports. I love this channel.
@macforme Жыл бұрын
Who needs Consumer Reports when you have Project Farm??? Another awesome job reviewing popular products. Thank you so much. 👍
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Cowboy_Ash 11 ай бұрын
Project Farm is a straight shooter. Consumer Reports is BS
@glennso47 9 ай бұрын
Who needs Consumer Reports anyway?
@DinDooIt 9 ай бұрын
@@glennso47 Exactly, they are easily bought, as in, taking bribes from major corporations for favorable reviews.
@1975reispedro1 2 жыл бұрын
I've used Lee for a long time even and have always had a durability beyond levi's, uniform or chevignon. Neither of these last two justifies the value. Once again your channel demonstrates that quality is not more expensive sign. Thank you
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@KPVFarmer Жыл бұрын
Love the tests, looking forward to more! You do a great job creating various tests to make choices quantifiable.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@zetok45 Жыл бұрын
This man is a service to the common man. I always do a search on PF before I buy products if I can help it.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@devilzadvocate7735 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a round 2 is needed. Appreciate the level of testing you do Todd. Your channel has helped makes some of my purchasing decisions. Best on youtube hands down!
@chuckemtrad8541 2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps Round 2 could be non-bluejean work pants like duluth firehose pants. That's what I use when trotting around the cactus and thornbushes, but I'd be interested in seeing other materials.
@gtoger 2 жыл бұрын
Very thorough testing, but one thing you didn't test for is which one doesn't make my wife chide me for having jeans that give me "old man butt."
@antilogism 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. For calf, thigh and pocket space (and thanksgiving week) I like to buy jeans a tad over-sized, and cinch with a belt, but the caboose on some make me look like I took a dump.
@hotdrippyglass 2 жыл бұрын
Those would be the jeans you leave on the back of the chair. 🤪
@jdougn2255 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder what brand tow truck drivers like wearing? lol
@deepbludude4697 2 жыл бұрын
Yep I lost my ass in a divorce, jeans havent fit the same since, but it was worth it.
@lewiemcneely9143 2 жыл бұрын
Seems like the 'old man butt' goes with the territory. I figure if it's too bad, THEY can hide. I'm wobbling on a straight 'o course as I'm able!
@BucketOfFail 5 ай бұрын
Most of the tool videos you do I watch because they are really interesting and I like seeing what tests and test rigs you come up with. This video however is incredibly useful to me as well as interesting. Thank you!
@ProjectFarm 5 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
@cuahutemocmoctezuma5055 Жыл бұрын
I never went back to 100% cotton after discovering jeans with 1% spandex. That 1% makes sitting/ moving around so much better especially when working on my truck. Regular jeans now feel so restrictive. If they tear, i just goto Ross or Marshalls and get another pair for $12.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@cyclaunch2251 Жыл бұрын
The 1% spandex are total junk!!! Get a small nick in the material and they will unravel at an amazing rate. If you want jeans that will fall apart quickly, get the 1% spandex. I have to order 100% cotton jeans on the internet.
@libertylover4575 Жыл бұрын
Yeah but I had a pair of 100% cotton jeans from the 1980s, that lasted over 30 years before finally getting a small hole in the knee. Now I have to buy jeans with Spandex, which always start tearing after about 2 years.
@NormanFoxLee Жыл бұрын
@@cyclaunch2251 Hmm, I always thought you should change your clothes completely twice per year LUL Wearing the same for 2+ years is something very weird.
@CaliMeatWagon Жыл бұрын
"Wearing the same for 2+ years is something very weird." claimed @@NormanFoxLee Not for most people it's not.
@NotInMyRepublic 2 жыл бұрын
Number of belt loops should have been a consideration, for belt wearers. For example Lee normally has 7 loops mostly evenly spaced whereas brands like LevNautica, Calvin Klein are all fashion brands, not serious work brands as they only have 5 and are oddly spaced and very impractical. To each their own.
@lenzkevn 2 жыл бұрын
I’m with you John, I can’t stand five loop jeans.
@stepside2839 2 жыл бұрын
7 belt loops should be mandatory, and some brands only give 7 loops for size 34 & above = Not Cool AND MAKE THE ZIPPER LONGER!! TO AVOID A KINK IN THE PLUMBING.!..GEEZ -- I hope the Corporate BUYERS read these reviews Also, would be nice to see Duluth Firehose (short zipper-->should be longer) pants comparison and Red Kap And Carhartt has "Ripstop" Cargo pants
@skeetorkiftwon 2 жыл бұрын
True Duluth fireproof fire hose pants have 9, and the back one is extra wide. Too tight for a full leather belt though.
@richardwarren7492 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@SweetShawn999 2 жыл бұрын
the 5 loop spacing is fine, but I like how wrangler does the two, pretty close together in the back. 6 loop is great for jeans. 7 for anything else.
@acemobile9806 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd! You're truly a national treasure! It'd suit me fine if they abolished the CPSC & just let you take over the testing of products! I'd trust your findings far more than anyone else.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the positive feedback and for the generosity! It helps a lot!
@acemobile9806 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm very welcome sir. Take a portion of that there dinero & buy cousin eddy some meat to go in his hamburger helper 😂 he's looking a little famished
@KevinHammond1 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm Best Microfiber Rag test next.
@KevinHammond1 2 жыл бұрын
Include norwex
@wecx2375 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely he is.
@Swiat34 Жыл бұрын
I loved this video. Gonna try to find some Wrangler Riggs. Although, I was REALLY hoping to see Duluth jeans given their advertising strategy as work pants and my current preference in work and casual jeans. Thanks for your time on this video!!
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
@puffyd58 Жыл бұрын
This was very informative and quite comprehensive. You may have excluded them because a membership is required to purchase them, but I like the quality and value of Sam's Club Member's Mark jeans (about $12). . . and if I'm remembering correctly, Costco's Kirkland brand jeans are an equally good value. If you do another round of tests, I'd suggest including both of those. Thanks for your great work.
@jaomwtoptd 2 жыл бұрын
My first pair of Levis in 1966 stood up by themselves when I took them off. They took years to fade and then faded beautifully. Later levis always went at the crotch and the knees. A Levi jacket back then was a jacket for life!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@CocoKoi321 2 жыл бұрын
Only japan makes the best denim jn the world and bought out all the old narrow shuttle lumes and Japanese own 70 percent of all vintage levis! And Japanese selvedge denim is the toughest shiz on the planet You can even find 42oz denim lol literally armour
@poshgentleman559 Жыл бұрын
Yes, that's why l tend to buy my denim out of vintage stores........the denim, is much thicker and robust. All the major brands today: tend to use thinner denim compared to yesteryear.
@Mad-Lad-Chad Жыл бұрын
Sorry bout that, posted my comment in the wrong place lol. I suck at using the iPad app, I should stick to desktop.
@s0nnyburnett Жыл бұрын
@@CocoKoi321 may want to check out Hardenco (hartford denim company) and other small manufacturers. I live very close to them and wasn't aware of them until somewhat recently.
@saskmuddinatv 2 жыл бұрын
I can never get over how great your channel is. The thoughtfulness and overall quality is fantastic. Also the fact that they are extremely educational. Absolutely love it.
@grandwonder5858 2 жыл бұрын
I have jeans that are made in China that I bought from Walmart for as low as $6 about 30 years ago and I still have them and they are still in good shape, but I find it extremely suspicious that out of the hundreds of jeans that are made in China he chose to test the most expensive one that he could find to defame “Made in China” products. One thing I find consistent among the “non-biased” crowd is their consistent hatred of anything that is “Made in China!” These days it’s extremely hard to find any Americans that aren’t an anti-China propagandist! “When we want to go to war with someone we invent the reasons,” said Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Colon Powell. Is it a wonder out of the US’s 246 years of history the USA has been in a war with other countries in all of those 246 years except for 14 years? Furthermore, if we include the Civil War and the numerous wars that the US has been with native Americans there isn’t a single year that the US isn’t at war! All of these wars were started with the massive propaganda campaign and the demonization of the others (The majority of which are non-Whites) just like the ones we have been launching against China, but once we dig deeper into the matter it always reveals the US is the troublemaker, the one that caused the war to happen!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AnonyMous-wo1vm 2 жыл бұрын
@@grandwonder5858 I feel as though you would have also been bothered if he bought the cheapest pair, or just a middle of the line pair; it seems you are going out of your way to be upset!
@invisiblekid7374 Жыл бұрын
I bought several pairs of George brand black and blue jeans from Walmart. They all were only $10 to $12 a pair. I’ve had them over a year and I wash them weekly. I use cold water, but still even after a year they still look pretty much brand new. Even the black jeans are as dark as the day I bought them and haven’t faded a bit. Great jeans for a great price if you ask me!!
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@thinking6307 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Kid..thanks for the comment..you've encouraged mine. In SO MANY product areas...Walmart offers incredible VALUE. This is off Jeans topic...but I recently noticed Walmart offering their BlackMax self propelled lawnmowers with a heavy poly Lifetime Warrantied deck (with Briggs Stratton engines) at $450. Outside of the electric mowers..only Honda has offered such a deck..on their most expensive $700 mowers.
@ronwilliams329 Жыл бұрын
Bought 4 pairs of those $10.00 George black jeans for work. I also wash them immediately after wear. I work in a heavy truck manufacturing plant as a builder/assembler and they get really dirty each day and have held up very well. I don't care for the fit so much but I got them to abuse. No matter what brand of jeans I buy, the grease my employer uses will stain any fabric on first contact and the stain will NOT BE REMOVED by any detergent on the market so far. Like those George jeans just wish they fit like the Wranglers.
@skipads5141 Жыл бұрын
Levi's back pockets always leave a hole in the butt when they start tearing off way too soon. It should've been their trademark for the past 50 years.
@woof3598 Жыл бұрын
been having that problem, its even starting to show up when you Google that issue
@BixbyConsequence Жыл бұрын
I agree with your timeline. Levis were awesome when I was a teenager. By the time I was in my 30's they were ghosts of their former glory.
@BoberFett 10 ай бұрын
Levi's quality is trash, and their politics is worse. I'll never buy another pair.
@TheZoenGaming 2 жыл бұрын
This vid is timed perfectly for me. I recently lost about 20 pounds and need some new jeans. I've been paying about $60 for jeans for years now, and I'm glad that I can save some money buying Wrangler Carpenter jeans. Thanks so much for this vid. The effort, detail, and thought you put into your testing is the reason that your channel is one of the few that I have set to notify me of all vids.
@garethbaus5471 2 жыл бұрын
I hope this is the good type of weight loss and not the result of an illness.
@TheZoenGaming 2 жыл бұрын
@@garethbaus5471 It's the result of a change in diet where I have as little sugar and carbs as possible, and a lot of dietary fiber.
@acemobile9806 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheZoenGaming 👍 good for you, same here. I've come to realize there's fewer days ahead than behind so I'd like the days ahead to at least be enjoyable. I run the Wrangler cargo pants for a daily uniform & I'm out doing some pretty heavy stuff. They wear like iron. I don't think you can go wrong with them.
@reasonablespeculation3893 2 жыл бұрын
Waist sizes have gotten way out of kilter. Maybe the manufacturers are trying to keep Fat Americans (most of us) in happy denial.... But what used to be an actual 32 inch waist, now needs suspenders, or you'll have to work with one hand holding up your pants. Everyone remains delusional, as we transition to a Nation of handicaps, where everyone over fifty is riding an electric fat cart.
@johnbarron4843 2 жыл бұрын
20 pounds of water weight 🤣
@An0niem4 2 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely amazing. I would be very interested in the testing of more jeans. I like the inclusion of subjective criteria, but maybe you should illustrate that point a little more by (for example) showing the best and worst fabrics and maybe pointing at flaws in the fit. I absolutely love your tests, please continue doing this
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
@richkar1127 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm Key Apparel
@whiteboy32607 2 жыл бұрын
Problem here, You can but a pair of jeans from the retail store and a pair online and not only do they fit differently, but they are made in different factories in a different part of the world.
@contrawise 2 жыл бұрын
"Flaws in the Fit" is an incredibly subjective category! Best of luck testing for for that ... !
@everettplummer9725 2 жыл бұрын
Walmart jeans have zero crouch room.
@jon1648 Жыл бұрын
Duluth trading firehose pants next please! Great video. Your methodology is always so thorough, and your creativity in putting together a test apparatus keeps me watching even if I've (rarely) not cared about the results. Great channel!!!
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@sambrandt4755 Жыл бұрын
Those blue mountain jeans are awesome. You can get them on sale for $13.99 pretty often and I've seen them as low as 8.99. They last me about a year in my rotation, especially if I add knee patches. Not bad for the price
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@z31beck Жыл бұрын
3 times in the last 6 months they have been either 9.99 or 8.99 and I always grab a few pairs. Haven't been disappointed.
@nevadaxtube 2 жыл бұрын
As a Costco shopper, I would like it if you could include Kirkland Signature products in your tests. They make many of the things you have examined in the past and they are very popular. I also would be interested in testing paper towels and toilet paper in the future. Thanks for the videos.
@steelsunpi 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. The Kirkland Jeans wear so much better and longer than the Wrangler Rustlers for about the same price.
@linglongchen5241 2 жыл бұрын
agree，Costco Kirkland Signature Jean is very common and only about $12-14. would like to get idea how it compares to others. Would be great to compare some casual jeans, not the ones having hammer loop, and extra tool pockets.
@greenobeeno1 2 жыл бұрын
I came to the comments to say this exactly. I love when he includes Kirkland Sig products and I personally love my Kirkland jeans, never shown any wear.
@stunna7807 2 жыл бұрын
I have too many Kirkland jeans. They refuse to wear out. Crazy comfortable.
@JasonON 2 жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same thing: I'd love to see Kirkland Jeans thrown in a similar test. Rumor has it, Kirkland Jeans are (were) made by Lee.
@mikebell2112 2 жыл бұрын
Some people from Levi's came up my school about 35 years ago very proud about their tradition and the heavyweight materials they used. Too bad they've gone cheap since then.
@Justcuz99 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. And why they ever discontinued silver tabs baffles me
@bryanbiltoft8141 2 жыл бұрын
And their politics are awful.
@bikeny 2 жыл бұрын
@@bryanbiltoft8141 And they are now a corporate naming rights john for the stadium they slapped their name on. (Of course, after paying whatever amount of $$$ for the right).
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@zeroinblack7317 Жыл бұрын
This channel is so valuable, thank you for all your testing.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@michaelfitzgerald8727 Жыл бұрын
My favorite channel for reviews, it's nice to see my favorite jeans on the top 2 of this chart too.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear!
@946towguy2 2 жыл бұрын
Wind blocking is actually an important feature when you are trying to keep construction dust away from your skin. By that measure, Lee, Carhartt, and Nautical were 1,2, and 3.
@eggsngritstn 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing about dust and dirt in general. That test could go either way depending upon your intended use -- breathable for comfort, closed for protection.
@zochbuppet448 2 жыл бұрын
or winter. Who wants extremely cold arctic or prairie air flowing through your clothes, when you are working outdoors
@BB-1990 2 жыл бұрын
@@zochbuppet448 Who would only wear jeans in that environment? Ever heard of Thermal underwear?
@zochbuppet448 2 жыл бұрын
@@BB-1990 Ever heard of material weaving and the different types of knits or way material is weaved together to make it stronger or to block elements regardless of what the person is wearing underneath?
@scottashe984 2 жыл бұрын
I've been in construct for 30 years. Never worried about dust other than keeping it out of my eyes and not breathing in any more than I have to. Some are allergic to wood dust but I'd find another job if that was a factor.
@deaconblooze1 2 жыл бұрын
I remember as a kid, Levi's would be handed down and go through 3 or 4 kids before the knees blew out. When I started working as a framer in my 20's a pair of Levi's would last about 2 or 3 weeks before the knees, butt, and crotch blew out.
@Cykyn 2 жыл бұрын
Army cargo pants is what I ended up wearing while framing. Most have double knees, huge pockets and best part, when they got wet, dried while wearing fairly quick for the rainy season
@governmentsnizzinspector2305 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe don't spend so much time crawling around on your hands and knees doing so much dry-humping on the job?
@michaelleonard4452 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a pair of 501 jeans because they lasted when I was a kid. New pair worn twice and then had to throw them away.
@deaconblooze1 2 жыл бұрын
@@Cykyn Yeah, it seems like sweat/moisture is what kills jeans the fastest. I switched to Duluth pants which shed water, but then your pockets, socks and underwear are soaking wet by lunchtime in the summer.
@Wolfpak765 2 жыл бұрын
Last pair of Levi's I bought didn't last 2 trips through the washing machine and I work a freaking desk job. Total waste of money. I'll never buy another pair of Levi's.
@jmcvay12 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!!! And yes, when you do this again you must include the classic $10 Rural King jeans! Carpenter version is a couple bucks more, but I just bought some more and really like them. They are non-washed, so they do require washing or else your laundry may turn slightly blue. Please test these as well and thanks again for excellent and scientific tests!!!!
@grizzlygrizzle Жыл бұрын
I worked for 30 years in carpentry, and only knew one carpenter who wore "carpenter's" jeans. Those hammer loops are positioned so that a hammer handle will, if you're moving around at all, whack that little bump on the low outside part of your knee. On the few occasions I have bought "carpenter's" jeans, I have cut off the hammer loop immediately. Get a nail apron, and a hammer holster that goes on your belt.
@audiobooks636 Жыл бұрын
@@grizzlygrizzle Glad to hear this, I noticed the same thing wearing carpenter jeans, figured I just wasn't 'professional' enough to do them justice.
@grizzlygrizzle Жыл бұрын
@@audiobooks636 -- Normal anatomy isn't a lack of professionalism. After a moment's thought, I wonder how the hammer loop evolved historically. Perhaps it was designed as an amenity by someone who didn't test it, or someone thought it would be helpful for just occasional use. What comes to mind is a farmer carrying a few tools and maybe a couple of boards out to mend a fence. But for all day use, the knee-banging isn't the only problem. It takes a lot longer to get a hammer handle into a floppy hammer loop than into a metal-looped hammer holster. -- There are lots of accidental developments in the evolution of human customs. Some get sorted out through trial-and-error against other options, but sometimes other options don't present themselves, and sometimes the whole thing is too trivial to be bothered with. I think that hammer loops are there only for occasional use, and the jeans with them should be called farmer's jeans. But it's not important enough to change the name.
@brikozub Жыл бұрын
I never thought I needed this, but I'm glad it's here.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@jsaentertaining8362 2 жыл бұрын
I really liked excluding subjective measurements from the numerical rating! I would also still like to hear your classic "best value" vs "best overall" that you often did previously including the subjective feelings though.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Great feedback. Thank you!
@twent19 2 жыл бұрын
I love duluth, cargo/canvas pants are superior to jeans by far.
@bradmclaughlin9023 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely like to see a round two! This testing was extremely useful.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. Glad to hear!
@don1031 Жыл бұрын
Best review site for the kinds of things I am interested in getting a review. Thanks!
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@erth2man Жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison as usual. A little unrelated to the jeans in this test but I'd like to pass this thought along. Costco Kirkland blue jeans sell for 12.99 regular price each and every day here in NY. The quality vs low price is way better than they have any right to be.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fredm1674 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree. I've been buying them for many years. A couple of months ago they were on sale for $9.99, About every five years they used to have a batch that came in black and I'd buy a stack of them. I'm down to only two pair and wishing they'd hurry up with the black ones again.
@mramseyISU 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wearing Levi’s for years and they’ve definitely gotten progressively worse over the last 25 years or so. When I started wearing them they were the only jeans that would hold up working in the sawmill. I don’t think they would anymore.
@dumper87 2 жыл бұрын
I stopped wearing Levi’s when the company got political. Wrangler cowboy cut are all I wear now, and they hold up great to everything I do, from working in the sawmill to cutting firewood in the mountains.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@waitaminute-vw9hf 2 жыл бұрын
You aren't wrong. My 30 yo Levi's are much heavier than my 5 yo Levi's.
@jeffreygoodin9643 2 жыл бұрын
They no longer make them in the US....that is the issue
@GrandHuevotes 2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreygoodin9643 but many of the high performing jeans here are Chinese brands..
@Beachedwhale_ Жыл бұрын
This is a gem of a channel. The controlled experiments really sway my choices I make when purchasing items.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mistahsosah2935 Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm ý
@justjingerjosh6852 Жыл бұрын
This is the review that I was looking for, thank you
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
@assasin101011 Жыл бұрын
I really love this channel!! Thank you for this review
@jseen9568 2 жыл бұрын
One thing I'd love to see added, is putting all of these jeans into a tumbler (like a dryer) for 100 hours. Really let them get roughed up. Then retest some of the tests to see which hold up after extended "use"
@MrJacobrestes 2 жыл бұрын
I think this is a great idea to include in the next test, also testing the abrasion resistance of the jeans against themselves as my thighs often rub a hole in the crotch area after extended wear.
@jseen9568 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrJacobrestes same happens to me. Something like attaching a patch to a palm sander and sanding it against the same jean brand would be good
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@HurricaneAndrewGTM 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I tend to have crotch blow outs after they've gotten some wear.
@justsnuggle 2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure the sandpaper abrasion test covers this but doesn't take a hundred hours.
@mptubes 2 жыл бұрын
The level of detail is superb! This is next level “Consumers Report”. Hope to see same level of detail in testing cars, appliances and etc. Well done !
@gilmendoza8092 2 жыл бұрын
yeah and I dont have to purchase a membership like CR
@nobrien1 2 жыл бұрын
He is better than Consumer Reports because he let's the data tell him the answer!
@rickyanke9407 2 жыл бұрын
So CR doesn't use data to come to their conclusions? Pretty sure they do. In fact they explain exactly what and how they use data for the results of each test. And if you don't like the results, don't buy the top brands, buy the ones on the bottom. Problem solved.
@cowthedestroyer 2 жыл бұрын
@@rickyanke9407 the problem with consumer reports is that they favor the jack of all traders master of none. Project farm usually says if you want x results use this and its not always x brand is superior to every other brand.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@reidgarrett2132 Жыл бұрын
The best pair of jeans I have ever bought are Duluth Trading Ballroom Jeans. Wish they could have made the list!
@rickdavidson3534 Жыл бұрын
The Wrangler Riggs have a great crotch design, if having to step over or up while working is an issue, the design makes the crotch flexible and stepping up or over is easy. Especially for people with large thighs. Another excellent video..
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RANDOMNATION907 2 жыл бұрын
I never knew how badly I needed this kind of a showdown. Please, Sir, more of this. The enthusiasm of your voice over is infectious and enjoyable. I look forward to Sundays.
@eratogaladeira9088 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Fantastic! You were born for this job. Everything is described to the smallest detail, but without wasting time on trifles around. Everything is tested and described in a very efficient and effective way, and the methods are really ingenious. I had already asked myself several times which are the best jeans in relation to quality and price to use at work. I've used models ranging from €20 to €170 and the best result has never been based on price. I currently use Dewalt Pro Tradesman most of the time. I would also like to see a test done by you with this kind of pants! Hugs from Portugal, and thank you so much for your fantastic work!
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.
@eratogaladeira9088 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm 🙌🏼 I also thank you for your fantastic videos, and also for your kindness in always giving a nice word in the comments! And I liked that I saw the subtle touch when you presented one of the following jeans models from the comparison you were wearing the previous model! I hope I have made myself understood because of my poor English. But I thought it was fantastic! I really like your videos. Come the next videos. Have a great day and a big thank you from Portugal.
@rogerstephenson5639 11 ай бұрын
I watch your videos due to the thoroughness of your tests and although I may well place more emphasis on one category rather than another I applaud your testing. As a result of this video I began buying the Tractor Supply Blue Mountain jeans especially since they are regularly on sale for $15. Using the $10 rewards that I accrue during the year from other purchases I can buy the jeans for only $5.00, a great deal! I find them to be among the most comfortable jeans that I have ever worn and that includes many different brands during my 70 years. I would and have recommend them to anyone who wants functionality and not just a brand name on a tag.
@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@ShiraanVII 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I'm a french guy, lost in some little island (Reunion Island) but god, I love to watch your videos: even if you review some products I'll never use, I love how you put a lot of efforts in testing FAIRLY and adequately the products. Some guys would have a biased opinion, but you stay straight! You're doing a better job taht some big companies, you try to do the stuff scientifically! Keep up the good work, and thanks, a lot !
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@flexon__7605 2 жыл бұрын
Reunion is an epic Island!!! Love from a South African in Canada. I will never forget your island
@lonewolf025 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. That's why I love watching his breakdowns. Always fair, scientific, and consistent.
@aerokas4817 2 жыл бұрын
Something that would've been interesting, speaking for a sewing point of view, would be if you counted the number of stitches per inch and seeing if a higher number would equal better performance in terms of wear and tear. Especially when testing the breaking point of the pockets, etc.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Good Point!
@WrightsW5 2 жыл бұрын
@@ProjectFarm On stitching, factors would be material of the thread itself and how strong a length of tnread on its own is and the type of stitching, and related to that, the type of seam. The inside part of the pockets is known as the pocket bag.
@Andrek79 2 жыл бұрын
This would be a great idea!
@naturaljoe759 2 жыл бұрын
Denim is usually given a weight value based on thickness (ie 10 ounce, 16 ounce).
@WrightsW5 2 жыл бұрын
@@naturaljoe759 It is simpler than that, it's ounces per square yard (from a roll of denim fabric). There are different weaves, so a yarn of a certain weight could potentially be thicker or thinner depending on the weave.
@David3880 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for the most excellent review of these jeans.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@Just_Mike_A Жыл бұрын
Great review and if there is a round 2 please test the belt loops, especially over the rear pockets.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@leifhietala8074 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a pro handyman and wear Wrangler Riggs after having found them at Rural King a couple of years ago. It's good to see quantified results corroborating what I concluded by literal seat-of-the-pants experience: they're solid. A little pricey compared to some alternatives, but they fit right and take a LOT of abuse and ultimately, in my estimation, deliver the best value for the money.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@everettplummer9725 2 жыл бұрын
When Rural King had their own brand years ago, they were eight dollar jeans that held up, and fit well. But they couldn't leave them alone. When companies who are already employing foreign businesses, to do their work, seek cheaper and cheaper sources, the product, no longer holds quality. Levi's were the first Jean company, used the rivets, hemp thread, and had the button fly. There are still survivors from the 1800's, about forty years before belt loops. They may have kept the fit, but I don't know if mules can't tear them apart anymore?
@MichaelG63 2 жыл бұрын
I wore Wrangler Riggs for years while doing technical theater, including set construction. They held up very well for me. Now that I do something else, I wear Lee jeans and they last for years for me.
@petej.8676 2 жыл бұрын
I've been a Wrangler guy for over 20 years. Levi's became overpriced and It seemed they would wear out quickly. A great video!✌️
@mrwhiteinca 2 жыл бұрын
I was Carhartt guy, about 10 years ago I switched to Wrangler Riggs because they are way more durable but I get the canvas cross stitched stuff they make it's basically bulletproof cheaper than Carhartt - Carhartt's junk now.
@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 2 жыл бұрын
Levi is not only overpriced for the quality, they also went woke.
@ElainesDomain 2 жыл бұрын
@@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 They went woke in the late 70's. Most didn't notice.
@Datight 2 жыл бұрын
@@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 lol these snowflakes
@CommodoreFan64 2 жыл бұрын
Same, I've been a fan of Wrangler, and Rustler(when i was broke, and needed basic black jeans for work) since my teens(now in my early 40's), and while I've strayed a few times over the years to try other brands nothing holds up, or fits like Wrangler/Rustler for the money be it full length jeans, jean shorts, khaki pants/shorts, or camo pants/shorts, but I'm sad Walmart stopped carrying the Wrangler flex series, and I now have to go onto Amazon, and order the Wrangler Authentics which are a 1/2 step down with a different waist band, and more expensive, but at least being a short guy I can find them in 32x29 so I don't have to roll them up so much, and of which I've not seen in almost any other brand. So i will be buying Wranglers for years to come.
@threedawg Жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of these videos this one was great
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ChrisHVACguy 3 ай бұрын
I LOVE hearing you say "we're going to test that"
@ProjectFarm 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@BMUU666 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Not gonna lie, totally didn’t expect this or even think of it as a possible idea, but I would LOVE to see more. Jeans are probably one of the most commonly used/worn things, and knowing which brand can hold up to the abuse is always excellent.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@mikemckenzy 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky is labeled as $35 on all the charts. These tests were great! Way to find tests that would give real world results.
@HL4EHalfLife 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that as well.
@rocketcitymoto2883 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed too. I am glad I checked comments before I said something. Still an awesome video. Now I can go buy some new jeans :)
@Lineback3r54 2 жыл бұрын
@@vintage-red-carpetmasonic-38 center left of your keyboard is the caps lock button.
@brianr749 2 жыл бұрын
@@vintage-red-carpetmasonic-38 I wore only Lucky Brand store bought jeans in the 2000s, and they are not the same as the Lucky jeans sold at Sam's Club. Sam's Club "Lucky Brand" jeans are relabeled cheap jeans. I have a feeling that all the charts say "$35" for the Lucky's because they were bought at Sam's Club for $35, but are listed on the Lucky site at $99, but are not the same jeans. (And I'm not defending the Lucky jeans... I haven't gotten to ANY of the results yet. My 20+ pairs of $100+ Lucky jeans were not known for their durability.)
@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I would encourage everyone who saved money buying a cheaper pair of jeans to donate some or all of that money to this helpful man!
@MrScrappydue Жыл бұрын
I’m looking for Jeans and this guy was the first reviewer I thought of. I went with Wrangler Authentic’s.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@danichicago9140 2 жыл бұрын
Dearborn Denim for jeans. Usa made good prices. Patagonia hemp for non denim work pants. They hold up unbelievably well and breathe great. The Roundhouse used to be the go to but they cannot be had in any timely way.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Added to the list for round 2
@apenza4304 2 жыл бұрын
I find the ingenious testing rigs you devise as much or more interesting than the final test results. Never used the hammer loop as I prefer a belt one but good test for those that do use it.
@ObservationofLimits 2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a single person use it in over 20 years of all sorts of labor.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@BLASTIC0 Жыл бұрын
A few years back, I bought some American Eagle Stretch jeans. Changed my life. Any regular jeans feel make me feel like I cannot move now.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@richardalexander5758 Жыл бұрын
I've picked up Tractor Supply jeans for $10 on more than one occasion, and while they're not much for style, they do last, which is fine for construction work.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@alexhamon9261 2 жыл бұрын
For round two, try and get a pair that are dynema blend, generally aimed at motorcycle protection wear than work and going to be the most expensive by a lot, but they should be lighter, stronger, with far better cut and abrasion resistance. Apparently dynema blend even feels cool from the high thermal conductivity of dynema.
@SentinalhMC 2 жыл бұрын
This is the second time hearing about dynema. First was from The Slingshot Channel using it to make crossbow strings.
@ASJC27 2 жыл бұрын
@@SentinalhMC it’s one of the strongest fibers in existence.
@alexhamon9261 2 жыл бұрын
@@SentinalhMC I've really been thinking about ordering some dynema cut protection gloves. They should offer some of the most protection for the thickness which hopefully means keeping enough dexterity to actually use them. It's also found it's way into the naval world in ropes and sails, and ultralight backpacking gear.
@wehaveasaying 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! I would like to see Levi 501 included in the next video. Also, belt loop tests would be helpful. Also, most jeans don't fail catastrophically but wear out over time. Adding a test where the jeans are washed and dried multiple times (like 20 or 30 which could be a normal life cycle for clothing) and then weighing them again to see how much material was lost to the lint trap, measuring for continued shrinkage, a comparison of before and after to measure color fastness, and an obviously subjective evaluation of the seams to determine how they stand up to normal wear and tear of washing / drying.
@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co 2 жыл бұрын
If you do this, Todd, please use a top-loading washer if you can! Top-loaders cause significantly more wear and tear on clothing - up to ten times more! - due to the extra abrasion caused by back-and-forth agitation.
@Surmoka 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co many top-loaders use a revolving drum with horizontal axle line and constant rotation as well, so they do the same tumbling.
@FarmhouseProclamation 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co Really? Never heard that! Got a reference for it? I have never liked front loading washers because they tend to be more of a pain to load and unload for me, plus there's mold/mildew concerns. But if there's really that big of a difference I might reconsider.
@nadaproblem806 2 жыл бұрын
501's are just 505 with a button fly as far as I understand. The bigger question with Levi's is how a quality denim like cone holds up compared to the more elasticy versions typically found in most brands including most Levi's
@Automcanic 2 жыл бұрын
Some berber carpet would be a good indicator for wear as using sandpaper allows a granule to snag a twill and rip it, the carpet would indicate more wear IMO.
@chuckschilling9113 8 ай бұрын
I bet cousin Eddie would like to participate in a follow up focusing on the heavy duty brands...such as Black Hammer and 511, to really find out who makes the best work jeans. Absolutely love your work amigo.
@ProjectFarm 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@danfay4860 Жыл бұрын
I wear the Wrangler Riggs everyday. I’m a mechanic and my jeans are from a uniform rental company. They are very durable in my opinion in 2 years wearing the jeans everyday except summers I have had almost zero problems with them. They are very warm and they aren’t very comfortable in the summer.
@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@Gideon_Judges6 2 жыл бұрын
I can't tell you how many times I've snagged a pocket (especially a coat pocket) on something and tore a hole so I appreciate that test. It looks like the Blue Mountain or the Dickies wouldn't exactly save my life if I was hanging over a cliff, but still impressive at 138 lbs.
@ObservationofLimits 2 жыл бұрын
For me it's usually a corner or sheet metal. I've ripped holes in so many insulated flannels.
@ProjectFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@davidwilliams5497 2 жыл бұрын
I have used the Dickies jeans as work jeans for years, and can confirm that they’re tanks for the price. I tend to wear other brands for “dressing up”, whatever that means when it comes to jeans. But for working around the house, or when I had jobs that required long pants and lots of manual labor, I always got Dickies if I could.
@beammeupscotty1955 2 жыл бұрын
I am a Dickies fan as well. I only wear Dickies double knee jeans now and for roughly the last ten years. The last time I bought some I found them on sale for twenty bucks a pair. Bought 3 pair at that time (about a year ago) and wont need more for another year at least. I abuse my jeans pretty badly so even with Dickies I only get a couple years out of a pair. Typically I wear through at the bottom of the pocket when my keys poke through the pocket and the denim abrades away at the same point. Occasionally I have gotten a catastrophic tear in my Dickies within days of first wearing them. This is typically the result of catching the jeans on something pointy...
@Megasteel32 2 жыл бұрын
ive also found that dickies are much more comfortable than other work jeans.
@Delimon007 2 жыл бұрын
Same the school jeans I had for dickies lasted an entire 5 years with ZERO damage too them. Most of my jeans are lucky to even last 3 years.
@c0c0asauce 2 жыл бұрын
@@beammeupscotty1955 I had the same 2 pairs of double knee Dickies for 3 years working at taco bell. The only mark on them was from my motorcycle melting the pant leg a little.
@69jbr69 2 жыл бұрын
Same, switched to dickies double knee after running carhartt double knees for years. Work in construction so usually buy a dozen pairs a year. They were good but when I went to buy my new shopping cart full I see they have changed leg pocket style and even to my old worn out see through ones a new pair just feels light and cheap. Might go back to carhartt now. Once you go double knee, there is no going back.
@IDrinkLava Жыл бұрын
Found this channel through the algorithm recently. I used to think that name brand jeans were expensive for a reason and anything "Wal-Mart tier" was worthless, but this video convinced me otherwise. I bought a pair of Blue Mountain 5-pocket jeans on sale for $15 and they seem to be just as good as any name brand I've gotten from JcPenney's or Macy's in the past. The breathability is a godsend for me, as most jeans make me terribly sweaty within an hour. I'd like to see you test various brands of 100% cotton t-shirts, as a lot of shirts nowadays seem to have atrocious durability. I have some Fruit of the Loom gym shirts from High School that I've worn around the house or as undershirts for many years without holes, yet most shirts today are lucky if they go a month without tearing somewhere.
@reignreincarnation5531 4 күн бұрын
dang...from tools tests to jeans tests? absolute wild!! I'm in!
@ProjectFarm 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@yordannramirez1583 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, I needed a new pair myself for work and this will definitely influence my decision. On the charts with the data, I noticed the $99 dollar Lucky brand was listed as $35 instead. Thanks for all the extensive testing!
@BabyJesus66 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too glad I seen this comment
@nebulamask81 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky makes jeans in several different countries. I'm guessing that the $35 is correct since they're from china which tends to be less expensive. I've seen similar ones at costco for around that price.
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