I can't go TTS, Dickies are notorious for running small in the waist so I need to size up 2. My only real complaint about them is that they don't breathe well. I feel like the flex versions breathe a bit better.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Pinning you because I just realized I’m 3 sizes too big and mine aren’t bad in the waste!

@iandavies8741

Жыл бұрын

The flex versions breathe so much better

@michaelpdrock1

Жыл бұрын

I wish id read this comment before buying 2 pairs of 32" dickies shorts... Either every other pair of trousers I own are incorrectly sized...or Dickies are way too small... Annoyed is a massive understatement

I wear Dickies 874 virtually everyday no matter the season, I’m wearing dickies in the depth of winter and the peak of summer. Dickies are my comfort pant, almost like a hoodie. I can wear them whenever, wherever, how ever I want. They’re just the best pants ever, the fit is just perfect for me. Not to mention the affordability is a massive bonus, and they last a while from my experience.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

They are really just an amazingly solid pair of pants!

My man wtf? 30$? Where I live (Italy) they’re 70-90€ which is about 75-95$

This channel is honestly amazing.

Thanks for this video! After the last batch of Dickies I bought, maybe around 5 years ago, started getting too stained up to wear anymore, I got a new pair. The pilling is absolutely horrible, and I thought it may have something to do with a fabric change, but, the ink on the tags on my old ones are totally worn off, and I couldn't tell.

Hope you recover just fine. Sorry you had to miss a trip to Switzerland. Take care.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Hope all is well with you!

I wear a 32 and they felt so snug and tight I had to suck in but when I tried the 34 they looked huge should I do a 33 or just try a different style?

Feel better soon!

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Have you ever tried dockers? I feel like its a great alternative to the dickies without the ruggedness but looks more dressy…but comfy and casual enough to wear with a hoodie

Feel better! Covid sucks. I grew up in Southern California listening to punk and pop punk and watching my friends skate so I'm a fan of some nice, worn-in Dickies. A little fade and pilling just adds character.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I'm trying to accept pilling as a feature not a bug!

Does the flex variant also pill or is it only on the originals?

great vid hughie, love an iron snail upload 😊

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha ty so much!

Hey man, km looking for a pair of straight fit light blue selvage jeans. But i cant find that wash anywhere as most selvage jeans are dark wash or have a yellow tint to them. Do you know about any brands that offer those?

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Look at Orslow!

Your opening was on point in my case

Oh no! Sorry you got sick. Glad you’re just as creative and entertaining when you’re sick, though! Very interesting video.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much! That means a ton

I was thinking about getting a pair of 874's, but I don't like the fact they have polyester in them, so I went with some 100% cotton D4 Dockers instead. Also, the Dockers have a pleated front unlike the 874's. Dickies did a line of pleated 100% cotton khakis called WP114, but it looks like they've been discontinued. I wasn't sure about pleats at first because of the association with old men, but they've grown on me and it seems they might be coming back in fashion anyway. They do add a bit of visual flair to the pants opposed to flat fronts, which have started to look boring to me.

As someone who works a heavy workwear job, I can tell you that carhartt is a whole other ballpark in terms of quality and the fabric (for me) is the most importent part. So I usually look for Duck or Cordura. I thrifted a pair of navy Levi's Sta Prest from 1978. Those are the best imo (not for work of course) 😅 Is that a G Shock Casioak on your wrist? I had mine in the mail yesterday. There is no way 😂

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha it's a DW-5600! I haven't bought a Casioak yet but I most likely will soon!

Dickies used to be dope in the 90's , now their quality is not the same anymore

@habl00pep

3 ай бұрын

Truth as the house pain foretold

Hey, from the top of your head, do you know or could recommend a denim jacket that is close to a levis type II?

@leopold-buttersstotch9353

Жыл бұрын

Try brave star. It's the raw denim from old Levi's Mill before it shut down. Actually still made at the Mill.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Sugar Cane is also a great choice! TCB is always fabulous -- both reproductions

For a pant with a similar look, the gusseted work pants from Randy’s Garments, an NYC brand, look like a cool premium alternative!

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Oh let me check those out right now!

Hey Mike, Aaron here from Germany. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it. Here in Germany we have the "problem" that you only get Carhartt (WIP) and Dickies as a fashion brand. Unfortunately, both brands are therefore more expensive. Carhartt WIP in particular is just incredibly expensive (100€ per pants) I'm still a big fan of workwear and have some pieces from Carhatt and Dickes. Three Dickies pants (around 50-70€): a new (873) in anthracite, a short one in blue (for the summer) and two weeks ago I bought a vintage Dickies, beige (croped, only 30€). I like the pants a lot and haven't had the peeling problem yet, but I can imagine that it will happen with the new models. In my opinion, dickies simply have more style than Carhatt, I also really like the twill blend because the pants are so airy and yet robust (and look cool). So I can only recommend dickies, but of course carhartt pants are cool too. I think jackets (Michigan an Detroit, I own a vintage Detroit Jacket) from Carhartt are more awesome than the Eisenhower from Dickies. Just my two cents. 😀

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

A fascinating read! Makes sense that the vintage ones didn't pill! For me it's really close between the two brands, I feel like they both have something the other one doesn't

Great video! I love my 874s, and have a pair in Lincoln Green. But yeah, I have the same problem with pilling. However, I also have a pair of 874s which they made out of selvedge denim which are AWESOME!!

Loving the dockers! Ha! Keen to tell you my Samurai jean story, on my 4th attempt of getting it right.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

4th attempt! It's hard out there!

@samuelguce

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIronSnail after the 2nd it's totally on me lol! The light at the end tunnel now is getting a pair that fits and forgetting about raw denim for at least 5 years.

Im sure once the pilling occurs on my new pants i kight get annoyed by it. But i could always wash them inside out/get a de-piller. But that being said pants despite some issues WILL last especially for fashion purposes. However my main issue that no one talks about is the stiff polyester takes some time to soften but if you have certain thkngs in yoru pocket such as keys they will leave visible marks.

I would actually suggest getting some Dockers (they are owned by Levi’s) the regular cut is a nice relaxed slightly tapered cut which is very flattering and most importantly 100% coton with nice details.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Oh interesting! Maybe I subconsciously knew, ty!

@lgomez8478

Жыл бұрын

any notes to take like sizing up or down??

The RED KAP PT20 work pants is a popular alternative

to everyone who owns a pair of black dickies 874, does a freshly bought brand new black dickies 874 has like a shine effect to it? Like is the pants somehow shiny? Like similar to a slacks office/school type of pants? I’ve seen pictures of people wearing it and somehow it looks shiny.

@tmaxstith5307

Жыл бұрын

All new dickies have a shine at first, it typically leaves but it can stay for a while

Been wearing dickies for years, and I owned couple vintage pair and newer pair and does see a whole different in materials. Definitely do have a different love and aesthetic for dickies though

I’ve wore dickies for actual work and pilling is definitely a problem. But for the most part I’ve notice they hold up well. The only wear and tear I notice after a while is between the thighs

That's it. I'm subscribing.

dude your actually so funny good on you

I've always had a pair or 2 of dickies around for 15+ years. This pilling issue started within the past couple of years. At first, I thought it had to so with the hard water in the area I moved to. Guess I'm done with 874s.

The waist size is hard to order. But the pants are very nice. I have 874 pants in five colors in my closet.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

My friend is having a ton of issues finding the right size as we speak! 5 colors is a total move though

Unpopular opinion: The 874 are far better than any pair of jeans (this includes Japanese brands). I have found that I never get knee or crotch blowouts. Never experienced pilling either. The made in Mexico versions are far better and sit perfectly on the waist without suffocating. However, the sizing is tricky especially with where the garment is created. My advice is select the Mexican made versions.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I'll have to check those ones out, mine pill like crazy! I bet it's the polyester that keeps them from blowing out, pretty cool!

@SectorS7VEN

7 ай бұрын

I noticed too that the Mexico made ones are better, as for jeans I completely agree. I wanted some jeans recently so I bought 5 pairs to have my ass and crotch blow out on 4 of them with in a month. They weren’t tight by any means, I had to wear a belt. Something I’ve never experienced with 874’s in the decade plus I’ve worn them

I would recommend red kap for a very similar straight fit pant. the plain uniform pant fits better and has the same 65/35 cotton poly blend

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Looking into them as we speak!

@xA18kND1x

Жыл бұрын

Why would he want the same blend if they're pilling...

As a construction electrician I wear Dickies pants and t-shirts from Walmart. Jeans are too heavy here in the south Florida heat and humidity.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Makes total sense to me!

I love dickies! I prefer the 874 flex variant though. I also like the double knee dickies. I like them worn out and not so shiny and crisp. For its price its definitely a good buy! Fits well too

I wore these back in my time as a manager at a fast food place, I'd recommend them for the money, but they were really just for the job, I didn't care for them much outside of work.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

I wonder how many Dickies lived their lives at fast food restaurants (I bet it's super high)

I've wore Dickies 874 for years in the coal mine never had an issue with them falling apart they last forever

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Just shows how some brands really really overbuild their pants/clothes

I’m a chubby short guy so 874’s are always too tight. I always get them tapered because by sizing up the legs get comically too wide. but even then I hate wearing them. So tight in the waist, legs too wide etc. I just fang get behind them lol

how tall are u?

Dickies used to have a W.I.P.-like line as recently as a few years ago called Dickies Construct. Sucks it isn’t around anymore.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Oh oof that does suck! Still something to look for on Ebay I guess

@Gigantor38

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIronSnail agreed. I’ve come across a few new, discounted pieces online. Very happy with them for the reduced price point. After this video, I’ve invested in some Stan Ray pieces also. Looking forward to styling them!

Big pants ftw, feel better man!

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

We

i had a pair in the 90s. it has crap material coz of the synthetic fibers. didn't feel well on the skin. felt cheap.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

They definitely have a certain feel to them! Especially with the coating they put on them

consideribg those dickies 874 cost more than 75 dollars in Europe.. for such bad quality.. is a bad deal. Thank you for sharing it.. i'll go get some dockers. It would hace been interesting to know the exact model number orcname of the alternatives the dickies 874 with the same shape.

Oh damn. In the UK a pair of 874s will run you back about £60, if not more. Crazy, I wonder why they're so much cheaper in the USA...

@MajimaEnterprises

Жыл бұрын

You can find second hand pairs in perfect condition on Ebay for like £20. You're better off with some 100% cotton Dockers though imo, which can also be found on Ebay for £20 or less.

Yo.....he mastered the Asian squat.🔥🔥

I'm a 32 waste is just about everything but Dickies I need a 36 they are super slim in the waste.

They made a Dickies "Premium Collection" 874. How about a follow up review? They're doing a really crappy job of marketing them, so I have no idea what they're like.

I love dickies old usa made ones were you could let the inseam out. I always search for them in thrift stores. My only complaint is you have to go two or four sizes up depending on your thighs and waist. I don't really buy to many if I don't find them cheap. Dickies are cheaply made and seem to attract so much dirt.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could see some Made in USA ones! Also yes sizing is always so wonky

I guess this is more fashion oriented for most people but I just can’t wear Dickies. The quality isn’t there. I’ve always seen their workwear and been like “what a price!!” Then I put it on and am like “ehhhhh, nope.” Duluth for me. I’ve been wearing their 5 pocket slims to death and they take a beating. I like the 5 pocket because they can be dressed up with a nice shirt and shoes. Then are also good for putting work in. Seems they’ve added some more staple colors lately. They used to only have a couple but now it seems they have up to 4 steady colors and Black. Just picked up the slim Cargos yesterday and they’re on sale for like $53. Much heavier than the 5 pocket which is pretty cool. I’ve tried a number of the Carhartts but Duluths are just a glove on me baby.

@MovieGuy666

Жыл бұрын

J have worked in dickies and they last years.

What are you talking about lol. Taken straight from the manufacturer site product description "8.5 oz. 65% Polyester/35% Cotton Twill" still

Love my Dickies overalls but they balloon so much at the knees they might as well be bell bottoms. Never bought Dickies pants but used to thrift the bottoms of old work uniforms (the chinos with the orange barcodes where the label would be) and alter those. They were usually made of tougher material than Dickies.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Interesting to know! Also bell bottoms could be a cool look....

@rubberlover666

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIronSnail When will someone make shorteralls for men!!!??!!

I got a pair of 38s since I wear 36s... they arrived and were like 34s! 😂😂😂 wtf they were tight but length was good

In a nutshell,you should definitely buy carhartt !👍

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

This is true!

Check out left field uniform chinos

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

I love Left Field!

Got two pairs of dickies 874, one blue and one brown. They’re the same size (apparently). But the blue one fits perfect. And the brown one fits small. What the heck. This is always the case with dickies for me

I like the dickies core work pants that are much better than the original pants as they say

RVCA Americana Chinos are fantastic

But what shorts are you wearing here?

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Huckberry Flint and Tinder 365 shorts!

I know this is just gonna be one of those really obvious ones but Dickies japan are incredibly good.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Didn't even think of checking those out!

@colmcgillveray1010

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIronSnail Haa! Do it!

@colmcgillveray1010

Жыл бұрын

They have pleats!

Can't go wrong with dickies ripstop and duck fabrics

Is it my imagination or were Dickies back in the 90s straight leg? These new Dickies are all tapered, and the relaxed fit have that weird pattern on the leg. I prefer Ben's

just bought a pair. the sizing info in this video is wrong. if you buy true to size its gonna feel like skinny jeans. buy at least 2 sizes up for a relaxed fit, 3 to 4 for a loose fit. go to the tailor to adjust the waist size.

I've been wearing Dickies for over 20 years. I purchased some new ones a couple months ago and they are not the Dickies i used to know. The new material change is not made for work. Old school Dickies were very strong and durable. So disappointed. Should of left them alone .If it aint broken don't fix it!

I wear dickies shorts almost exclusively. They fit me great, and last a long time. I have a pair of 874’s also great. Only complaint, the worlds shortest zippers! I basically have to undo everything to pee! Lol

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Ha! @Dickies, lengthen your zippers!

@spikestoyou

Ай бұрын

@@TheIronSnaili wish pants manufacturers would read KZread comments. They could literally compile the suggestions and make the ultimate pants. But they are FEEBLE MINDED FOOLS

I think I caught ADHD from this video, but also got a lot of information, so thanks?

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha you’re welcome!

Shetland jumpers pill...there is really famous photo of JFK on his yacht wearing an incredibly pilled jumper!

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah they do!! I bet that's 100% wool too...I wonder why!

@colmcgillveray1010

Жыл бұрын

@@TheIronSnail Well, your wee breakdown of fibre content had me wondering as well!

Too baggy for me but I can see how people like them

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

I feel like that makes total sense! Mine are almost too baggy for me after seeing the footage

George chinos from walmart are the closer to the 874 dickies than anything both are sold at Walmart

I started wearing jeans again because Dickies quality got so bad.

Ok but what about Ben Davis c’mon

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

This is a good point!!

873 is actually better

@aarondeancurtis2199

Жыл бұрын

Jep same opinion.

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Going to look into them!

D O C K E R S (this was a great and very fun and informative review, thank you!)

they have always peeled, been wearing dickies for 40+ years.

Iron snail unhinged

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Unruly!

The creased legs look like cholo style 😂

how do i dislike

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

just hit the thumbs down button chulli

HiThey are never true to size also bad blend for dickie pants a low quality pant overall just buy the carhartt pant for the extra $.

Nope - nope-double nope - suss-tein-a-billy-ty…likes not sucks-a-bility…

Hello from Switzerland! Wtf yous doin here lol??

. M ex. Kair cast

Get better Snail snail 🐌 :)

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Arthur my friend!!

talk about some watches, sting. we needs it. i am under investigation for tax evasion. This is a pseudonym

dockers lol

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

lol hello Taylor hale

Yuck yucky indeeeeed!

@TheIronSnail

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

just change em every year they r cheap anyways

That’s not a pleat, it’s a crease.

Dickies the pants for your job at McDonald's, the warehouse, or for rich hipsters.

That T-shirt looks awful. Looks old and worn and ill-fitting.

@TheLoneLander

Ай бұрын

Ok boomer