what this pant has going for it: * made of 100% cotton duck * made of 0% anything else * broad color selection rather than just "brown or black" * straight stitch construction on the inside leg seam (versus a triple-stitched flat-felled inside seam. i explain my rationale below.) why each of these was an important factor to me: nylon, poly, and flex materials are more prone to unsightly pilling in high-wear areas. flex materials specifically (spandex, elastane, etc) will eventually wear out within a couple years resulting in a slouchy fit. cotton duck OTOH is widely regarded as both being more resilient, but at the same time, lighter, than denim. much like those popular duck cotton work jackets, these pants are so stiff that they can basically stand up on their own when new. but like high quality shoes, i expect them to take on a wonderful patina and softness as they get broken in. the straight stitch inside leg seam means that someone like me, who really only knows how to do straight and zig-zag machine stitches, can easily and cleanly tailor the legs into a slightly slimmer, tapered modern cut if you so desire. while not having triple-stitched seams on both the inside and outside seems like a quality downgrade, i have never owned a pair of pants that gave out on the inside seam, so this is a worthwhile compromise for me. specifics of fit and construction that may work for me but not for you: this is a fairly mid to high-rise pant. they sit at my belly button, which i find more comfortable than lower rise pants that sit more on the hips. i found they fit pretty well through the seat and thigh (stocky leg day physique), but i did slightly slim up the legs from the knee down for a more tailored, neat look. i will fess up to being a "blue collar cosplayer" who intends to wear these for general use rather than rugged jobsite work, as i can't justify spending $100 or more on a fashion offering that adds inflated cost by branding itself as a "vintage" design. thus, i cannot give any meaningful feedback on the resilience of this fabric. but it feels of equivalent quality to every major duck chore/field coat out there. anyway, if you're looking for what should be a long-lasting piece, in a synthetic-free fabric, give these a shot. especially if you have an affinity for clothes that actually get better with more wear. Read more
Pretty decent. True to size. Maybe just a tiny bit small on the waist...they do loosen up as you wear them. Good leg room. I'm 6'1. 180. Fit, not skinny. I got a 31/32. Long enough...some 32s are too short for me. Fit nicely over work boots. I had pants like this a couple years ago when I weighed over 200 lbs and had more of a belly. I didn't find the waist so comfortable then. I like them now. They are tailored more for someone thinner IMO...but the slightly lower waist line on the pants helps. That's new I think. Unless you have much bigher than average legs, these should fit most guys with muscular legs. Pockets are decent. Not the biggest or easiest to get big hands into but not bad at all. Fabric is not thin or cheap. I just got some dickies jeans aa well...these are not as thick as those are but still I'm thinking they'll be pretty durable especially for 20 dollar pants. Color is nice (grey). Biggest issue, that keeps me from rating them 5 stars, is that there is not quite enough crotch room to make them a great fit. It's not so bad that I'd return them...and I wouldn't say that they're uncomfortable but I'd prefer a bit more room on that area. I think that they may loosen up a bit in that area too after a few washes/wears. If they don't fall apart (not expected), I'll buy a couple more. UPDATE: after wearing then a lot for 2 months, I can say the pa ts DID loosen up a bit. They are perfectly comfortable and despite heavy use as one of my favorite pairs of work pants and kneeling on concrete sometimes etc...these have held up GREAT. Read more
These seem to be a well made and sturdy pair of jeans. However the sizing is definitely off. I wear a size 34x34 in jeans, casual pants and dress pants. I always have a little extra room in my waist and perfect leg length. With these Dickies the size 34 waist is tight! Equivalent to a 32 inch waist you would find on a pair of Levi's. The length is also quite long, the 34 inch length is probably closer to a 36 inch length. Overall I should have ordered a 35x32, even though I am a 34x34 in all other pants. Read more
These Dickies Duck Carpenter Jeans are built like a tank. I’ve been putting them through the wringer, felling trees, clearing scrub, hauling rock and gravel, and they haven’t flinched. Tough, durable, and clearly made to handle real outdoor work. Now, fair warning: when they show up, they're about as stiff as a 2x4. But give them a few washes and actually put in some work wearing them, and they break in nicely. Once they soften up, the comfort catches up to the durability. If you’re looking for a pair of work pants that can handle abuse without falling apart, and don’t mind earning that broken-in feel, these pants are a solid investment. Still going strong and ready for whatever’s next. Read more
