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Does Wrangler Still Make Good Jeans

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November 27, 2021, 08:01 PM
mark123
Does Wrangler Still Make Good Jeans
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Originally posted by TMats:
All I’ve ever worn. Can’t imagine how Mark could be wearing them out in two months, unbelievable to me. Opportunity for a reminder, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo begins on Friday, December 3
They always go the same way. The thighs start to pill, then the vertical threads break leaving the horizontal threads that spread apart leaving a see through spot. Then I get a toe caught in the threads when putting them on and I rip a huge hole. It happens to all my jeans but the wrangler jeans are consistently the shortest lived. The Lucky jeans seem to last the longest but they're expensive so I don't wear them to work very often. George jeans last and are cheap for getting dirty in.
November 27, 2021, 10:02 PM
ElKabong
Not all wranglers are created equal
I get the Retro classics in the non stretch version
Good weight to the material and wear very well
I can never remember the model # but believe it is 20xxx something
Not super stiff like the rodeo jeans, but still higher quality that’s the “new” models
They are like $60

Edited WRT20TB
Make sure you get the 13oz cotton, not the 1% spandex bullshit


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November 27, 2021, 10:23 PM
charlie12
quote:
Originally posted by TMats:
All I’ve ever worn. Can’t imagine how Mark could be wearing them out in two months, unbelievable to me. Opportunity for a reminder, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo begins on Friday, December 3


I've never had on another brand in over 30 years. Mine last good.


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November 28, 2021, 12:50 AM
RoverSig
I have had very good experiences with Wrangler jeans over the past five years. They offer many variations in color, cut, shape and material -- that's the hardest part, getting the "right" ones per personal preference.

I buy them directly from their web page, although you can find them at major marketers on the web and local big-box discount stores. The prices are very low for the quality you get.
November 28, 2021, 05:15 AM
KSGM
They have a "Rooted" line, which is cool. I live in GA, and have their GA "Rooted" jean. Made in the USA with cotton grown in GA.
November 28, 2021, 05:31 AM
sig2392
I have not had a good fit with them.

All my jeans now are from Duluth.

I first heard about Duluth here.
November 28, 2021, 06:41 AM
kyoung
I have been wearing Wrangler jeans since 1980,I wore the cowboy cuts until about 10 yrs ago, and went to relaxed fit now.
November 28, 2021, 09:57 AM
mark123
quote:
Originally posted by ElKabong:
... Make sure you get the 13oz cotton, not the 1% spandex
Maybe that's my problem. I can't be choosy because my size is generally not available. If I can find them or order them, I take what I can get.
November 28, 2021, 02:41 PM
Bassamatic
I wear Wrangler jeans working around the farm. Been wearing them since the 70's. They fit well and last a long time. I stay away from the lower quality stuff though. If I'm stepping out I wear Carhartt jeans...there is no comparison. Smile



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November 28, 2021, 03:54 PM
4MUL8R
I have seven pair of Wrangler slim fit cowboy cut jeans. Two are George Strait versions. I buy them off Amazon. But, of late, I discovered the 5.11 jeans, and have converted to them. The fit is the same (slim fit = slim fit). The belt loops are well positioned and the center back loop is a double loop, increasing the stability and working better with a suspender. The really nice feature is the secret pocket on either side, sized perfectly for a large iPhone, pistol magazine, what have you. They are not as stylish as Wranglers. But, they flex, they fit, and they have greater utility for me.


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November 28, 2021, 04:07 PM
NavyGuy
Yes, they still put out a good product. I buy jeans and shirts from them. Relatively low cost and they seem to last. I've got jeans and shirts that are 3-5 years old and worn regularly that still look reasonable for hanging around the house, or making a trip to Home Depot.



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November 28, 2021, 08:07 PM
p08
I have been buying Members Mark jeans from Sam's Club for years. They are cheap and last a long time. They also fit well.


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November 28, 2021, 08:23 PM
BGULL
I’ve worn Wranglers most of the last 35-40 years. In my thinner years, the 13MWZ, or possibly the 47MWZ. Very good fit and wore well. The last twenty years + I have worn their Angler pant/jean. Either style, it has been a good fit, I prefer a high rise pant.

For Christmas, I’m getting a pair of relaxed fit Rugged Wear jeans. We’ll see how they fit and wear.


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November 29, 2021, 10:24 AM
Sigfan Roy
I have 2 pair of the 47MACMS jeans and they are my favorite. They are, however, only 70% cotton. They have 29% polyester and 1% spandex. They are very solid and heavy weight but have just a bit of flex. They are holding up well to washings and look like regular denim blue jeans. They were made in Mexico Frown They are a bit more expensive than the standard Wrangler jeans, but to me they are much better and worth the extra over the regular Wranglers.
November 29, 2021, 12:21 PM
nhtagmember
oddly enough, it was moderately difficult to find Wrangler here in Tucson, but I managed to snag two pair

we shall see how they hold up before I buy any additional

so far, fit and comfort are just fine
November 29, 2021, 02:53 PM
dewhorse
quote:
Originally posted by mark123:
They don't last very long but they fit well.


The non-stretchy ones seem to be good but the stretchy ones last me about 1.5 years. They are comfy though.
November 29, 2021, 09:10 PM
kcl1960
Relaxed fit carpenter jeans Rustler by Wrangler, wear them for work. Good heavy weight jeans 2 pair's working on 3 years, just ordered 2 more from Wally World $16.88 each
November 29, 2021, 09:23 PM
ruger357
Last pair I bought were the rooted USA made ones. Love them. Wish I had bought more.


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November 29, 2021, 09:27 PM
doublesharp
I've been shopping at Sierra Trading ever since I found out about them thanks to a forum thread.

I like Carhartt B17 or B18 - old school heavyweight 15oz denim, 7 belt loops and they sit at your waist, not a couple inches below. Also Carhartt doesn't skimp on the size of the zipper pull.


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November 30, 2021, 12:05 PM
satch
I bought my jeans at a local Kmart,(gone now),they had a private label Jean that wears like iron and lasts years,some 10 years. Wranglers are good but the private labels fit me better and lasted longer.