Snickers Work Trousers - 2017 Workwear Range
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Roger Bisby takes a closer look at the Next Generation Trousers from Snickers including: RuffWork, LiteWork, FlexiWork & AllroundWork.
When you look at the huge range of styles and sizes that Snickers currently offers you might reasonably ask why they need to produce a whole new Next Generation Trouser range. Fashion undoubtedly plays a part, even for a builder who declares himself to be totally uninterested in fashion, but underneath the good looks lies a solid bed of functionality that has helped Snickers stay ahead of the competition throughout its history. This is no mean feat because they are copied relentlessly and they certainly aren't the cheapest. So how do they manage to stay ahead of the competition?
It is a question I first started asking a few years ago when I was doing some independent research into the workwear market. Whenever I was out on site testing tools and materials I took the opportunity to quiz people on their choice of workwear. Most of the building trades I spoke to declared a preference for Snickers even if they didn't actually buy them. With few exceptions they acknowledged that it is a superior product and one that everyone has heard of. The only resistance is the price. People told me that they would like to have Snickers but didn't want to pay that kind of money for a pair of work trousers. The implication is that they would then have something nice that they didn't want to trash and it would worry them. That said they rarely went to the other end of the scale so they would end up in the middle. So what I was hearing was that it wasn't the whole price it was just the extra bit between a pair of trousers that they knew weren't as good and the ones they really wanted. After tax the difference might be as little as £20.00 I even spoke to one young man who had bought three pairs of cheaper (but not cheap ) trousers and the zips went on all three. He actually had his flies done up with a safety pin which is a hazardous item if you are in a hurry.
By contrast, I also met many people, from various trades, who wouldn't even consider buying anything other than Snickers. If there is a typical Snickers customer it is probably those people who are instinctively in tune with the idea that you simply have to pay for quality. It costs money to make something that is going to last. It is something they are telling their customers ever day. They won't be the cheapest quote out there but the job will be right.
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Snickers trousers are some of my favourites- very comfortable and easy to wash and dry. Complete convert to the front flap pockets for tape measure and pencils etc. Not cheap - but you always get what you pay for.
I looked and read a lot about work wear trousers and found your review very helpful,and I chose the 6421 trousers ,and I must say the best £46 I have spent,jam converted from trackie bottoms, so it's a thanks to you Mr bissby👍
I wear RUF WORK. Very good quality. Nice style, which is also very important, and so on. one of the best Snickers
Great video. I really like the innovation of this work wear. Here in the US you'd get laughed off the job site if you showed up with a "Snickers" logo on your trou. That said I'll run that risk. Comfort and functionality outweigh tradition.
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Big Papi Only just seen these comments. They don't always notify us. I know what you mean about the logo and when you look back to early Snickers trousers they took a lot of nerve to wear anywhere. People don't believe me now but in 1976, when the U.K had a really hot summer, I decided to wear shorts to work and the guys wolf whistled and laughed their heads off. Years later it is commonplace. Wear your Snickers with pride.
I love snickers am a carpenter but all my trousers seems to go in the knee iv tryed all there range the flexi are definitely most comfortable but I find floor laying trousers last me best but still knees go first if they made the knee zipped cover u could replace then they get knackered, now that would be some job,
For the ladies, check out the new line of Snickers knickers.
I concur Roger, I've been wearing Snickers trousers for about 15 years plumbing, tried other brands but they just aren't up to the same standard, comfort, durability, design, they're expensive but my two pairs of floor layers trousers have lasted me 3 years already, so they're quite economical in the long run I suppose.
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe Yes those floorlayer's trousers are my favourite.They feel like something special.
Hi roger what’s the sizes like in the flexiwork Floorlayers trouser ? I currently have the old Floorlayers trouser and they are a size 48 32 leg and 32 waist, can you recommend any sizes for the new range ? As I have been informed that the sizes come up small. Thanks.
Do any stores in the U.S. carry these?
Which trousers would you recommend to another plumber
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Flexiwork because they are not too heavy and you can stretch around. Having said that my favourite winter trousers are the floor layers trousers. I told Snickers that and they said lots of people say they are the best trousers in the range.
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
We will have a word with Snickers and get back to you on this. Thanks for the feedback
Anywhere to buy snickers here in Western Australia?
Where can I get a pair? I need one
Are they keeping the existing styles Roger,been wearing them as a plumber for well over 25 years,even took a pair out to Western Australia,when I worked over there.the hoodie is a favorite of mine for winter.Good vid Roger keep em coming.
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul I think like all clothing manufacturers they have to move ahead but as well as the next generation there is also the classic range. I think if it keeps selling they would be foolish to drop anything. Personally I am glad they have moved on from all that shiny fabric. I found that a bit too much for the summer. BTW did you work as a plumbing in Oz?
@paulrayworth2279
7 жыл бұрын
yes worked on the Bunbury silo's aparthotel in Bunbury,and did some new housing work,work place accident brought me back to UK.
what would u recommend for the bricklayers ? I'd love to buy all of them mate !
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Ruffwork for brickies in winter but they do some nice shorts for the summer.
I've tried a few work trousers in my time and snickers are a luxury fit! They are nice but no matter what brand I try no one can get the knee pad area right. Unfortunately due to the nature of how we move and trousers moving with you the pads naturally will move away from the perfect one position. I nearly always have to adjust the pads when kneeling but I'm used to it now.
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Zed Snickers say that the twisted knee cut means that the trouser straightens to move the pad under the knee as you move towards the kneeling position so, in theory, you shouldn't have to make that adjustment. I must say that I just drop down and it works but I do use those nice curved floor layers pads. They are lovely.
@snickersuk7513
7 жыл бұрын
Hello - The Snickers 3223 floorlayers trousers are ideally suited to the 9118 kneepad. The best way to get them to stay exactly where you want them is to insert the pad into the inside knee pad pocket (which is a bit like an envelope) kneel down get them perfect and then pull the elasticated drawn strings at the side. This will lock them so theyre in the same position everytime you drop to your knees. A common mistake is to pull the drawstrings when stood up locking them in the wrong position for kneeling
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
That is a great tip. I never knew that and I have been using them for years.
good video but snickers defo aren't what they use to be used to get a year out of a pair ur lucky if u get a month now without them falling apart
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy Snickers have different weights of fabric but they certainly haven't spent all this time building a brand so they could flush it down the toilet by producing inferior goods. If you think that your work trousers aren't doing what they used to then Snickers would like to hear about it. Send us your details via www. skill-builder.uk and we will forward them. Hopefully you have kept one or two pairs of worn out trousers for them to look at.
@andybarr5222
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've 3 different types ere zip is broke on 2 and the gorn area is ripped out of 2 of them
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Respectfully may I suggest that you may be carrying an above average bit of tackle down there which puts an undue strain on the zip. I can honestly say that I have never had a zip failure on Snickers and I don't think they would have reduced the quality of a zip because it would lead to lots of returned garments.
@snickersuk7513
7 жыл бұрын
Hi .... This is strange as Snickers use YKK zips which are the best you can buy. Though the zips life really does depend on use ...without being crude some need to undo the trousers more than others.... being 50 i can vouch for this !! ..... Have a look at the RuffWork, they're the strongest trouser we have ever sold, --- plus a button up fly ....Pretty sure these would suit you but watch the sizes these are a much slimmer fit than the old 3 series
Any of these pants flame resistant?
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Tyler They have a whole range of flame resistant wear. If you have a look at their online catalogue you will find them.
@snickersuk7513
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Tyler, the Snickers Anti Flame Range is available to buy at - snickersuk.com/60-anti-flame-garments
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do you how to cook because you look like Gordon Ramsay
@SkillBuilder
7 жыл бұрын
No, but I could take him on in a swearing competition
@Kmsfnd
7 жыл бұрын
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