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You're not supposed to use it that way!
I'm done with Levis (Rant)
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rustydollar
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What their not telling you in this video is that the blend used is from recycled rags.
Years ago I used to cross the border to purchase my Levies which at the time were better quality than the same brand being sold in Canada - go figure. Today they're all crappy.
After wearing a pair of jeans for an hour the fabric stretches and I need suspenders to keep them up.
Suspenders are another whole topic, I buy mine from an outfit in British Colombia that supplies loggers with quality work wear, the snaps wear out long before the elastic gives out, I was going to try a pair of the ones that affix onto metal buttons. You can purchase the buttons to out onto your favorite pair of jeans.
Problem with suspenders is if your doing a lot of bending the strap over your shoulders do not relax to their natural position but tend to pull your frontal body forward. Not too much but after hours of being pulled into an unnatural position with a bad back life becomes a living nightmare of lower back pain.
A few weeks ago noticed that the Hutterite men use the metal buttons, their suspenders only have one strap going down the backside. I figure these folks have the uncomfortable pull forward figured out.
Next time I'm visiting the colony I'm going to come home with a pair if hutterite suspenders, and my next pair of work jeans are going to either be Japanese denim or made from Hemp.
Years ago I used to cross the border to purchase my Levies which at the time were better quality than the same brand being sold in Canada - go figure. Today they're all crappy.
After wearing a pair of jeans for an hour the fabric stretches and I need suspenders to keep them up.
Suspenders are another whole topic, I buy mine from an outfit in British Colombia that supplies loggers with quality work wear, the snaps wear out long before the elastic gives out, I was going to try a pair of the ones that affix onto metal buttons. You can purchase the buttons to out onto your favorite pair of jeans.
Problem with suspenders is if your doing a lot of bending the strap over your shoulders do not relax to their natural position but tend to pull your frontal body forward. Not too much but after hours of being pulled into an unnatural position with a bad back life becomes a living nightmare of lower back pain.
A few weeks ago noticed that the Hutterite men use the metal buttons, their suspenders only have one strap going down the backside. I figure these folks have the uncomfortable pull forward figured out.
Next time I'm visiting the colony I'm going to come home with a pair if hutterite suspenders, and my next pair of work jeans are going to either be Japanese denim or made from Hemp.
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KubotainNH
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I'm in the same boat, have worn Levis for 35 years but stopped buying them a couple years ago. I used to go in the store and get my size and they would fit perfectly every time. Just needed a couple washings to soften them up. Now I have to try on every pair of pants to make sure they fit correctly and the extra cost is not worth what you get for quality. I switched to Wrangler but still check the fit because of the inconsistencies. I have one pair that I only wear when desperate because they are so loose. Wrangler also changed over to some stretchy cloth that seems to get looser as the day goes on so I buy the ones that are on the tighter side. Funny that you have to take 4 pairs of the same size into the changing room to get one that fits well. I tried some Carharts at TSC not long ago and didn't like them. They had some Schmidt jeans that felt way better. I should have bought them to try them out.
tjkubota93
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I quit buying Levis when they quit making them in the USA. Figured if I'm going to get some sweat shop stuff I may as well get wranglers at walmart. Target has them too. Relaxed boot cut. The price has creeped up since I started wearing them (from 14.99 to 16.99 or 19.99) but they are a heck of a value.
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I quit buying from LL Bean after they started calling their Christmas wreaths and merchandise "Holiday Wreaths" etc. It is totally their prerogative to do so and if they feel their target market isn't Christians or is offended by the word "Christmas" then good for them for standing up for what they believe. But as a Christian if they want to alienate me, then done and done. It is equally my prerogative not to give them my business.
The sad thing is they went back to using the word "Christmas" to describe their Christmas products after they got a lot of flack for it and lost revenue. Which in my mind makes them look even worse since it is the dollar that drives their beliefs, not integrity.
But, since they have changed back and since forgiveness is a big part of what I believe, maybe I will give them another chance.
And in general that's the type of company I want to buy from: one that has been around and hopefully has some integrity when it comes to quality.
I think I'm going to start with a pair of Wranglers and a pair of the imported Duluth Trading 5 pocket jeans and see what I get.
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Cut it with some tomato juice... heck add a celery stick if you want to be fancy.
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Lee Jeans. Can't bear to pay for Levi Rags.
Paul Thornton
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I buy LL Beans from factory outlet in Freeport, I try every pair on.
Dutch445
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Over the past 3 or 4 years i started noticing the 505 jeans changed, the number
of belt loops dropped, used to have a couple around below the kidney area, and they
were breaking often. now just 2 on the sides and one in the middle of the back,
along with the front 2.
the last pair i ordered from amazon, and i have noticed the rivets coming off
around the front pockets in the wash,
and i can't seem to get the pockets to last long at all any more.
i do carry keys in my pockets for equipment at work.
maybe it's time to change,
lots of you like duluth, maybe try them next.
of belt loops dropped, used to have a couple around below the kidney area, and they
were breaking often. now just 2 on the sides and one in the middle of the back,
along with the front 2.
the last pair i ordered from amazon, and i have noticed the rivets coming off
around the front pockets in the wash,
and i can't seem to get the pockets to last long at all any more.
i do carry keys in my pockets for equipment at work.
maybe it's time to change,
lots of you like duluth, maybe try them next.
NoTrespassing
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I've got an almost brand new pair of Levi 505's in the closet that I bought about a year ago. I compared them to several old pairs and my suspicions were confirmed. The front pockets are about an inch shallower than they used to be. If I have anything in the front pockets they are uncomfortable and I refuse to wear them. I usually buy wrangler now.
