Referee pants advice
 

I've been a basketball official for 15 years but am having a problem finding decent pants. I lost 65 lbs since last season which of course means all new gear. My old pants lasted forever and were Honigs brand which I liked a lot. Unfortunately they have been out of stock in my size for those pants for quite some time, so I first ordered a pair of Smitty pants from Ump-Attire. Awful pants; the waistband is hard and has absolutely no give. Sent them back.

Next I ordered a pair of Pentagon pants from Honigs. The fit is fine except for one issue; the pant leg opening is extremely narrow and the pants just sit bunched up on the top of my shoes. Annoying to say the least and not a good look.

Any recommendations from someone? My next inclination is to order a pair of Sansabelts from Fifth Region Officials but I'm not optimistic about anything at this point. Never had an issue with any of my old pants.

I have always had good luck with the Sansabelt pant.

You might try finding someone to re-do the hem of your current pants so that they'll fit the newly-skinny you.

Dry-cleaning places will often have someone who can do alterations, and the cost is usually pretty negligible.

That's what I did a couple of years ago after I lost about 40 lbs, and I managed to get 4 pairs of pants altered for less than the cost of one new pair.

Beat me to it...

Mens store might have someone who can do it too.

First of all...good for you!

Secondly...well there really is nothing else...good for you!!

Already tossed the old ones. They can only take in pants so much and I went from a 48 to a 38 so I don't think they could have made it work.

I like a little flex in the waist..
 

Personal preference for sure, but my last 2 pair have been the M8990 Cliff Keen Pant
M8990 - Cliff Keen Pant - Cliff Keen Athletic

wide waist band with some flex for the comfort.

I'm not very hapy with the new Smitty 4-way stretch pants....have been trying to find Sansabelts. Does anyone know where I can find some?

What don't you like about the Smittys? I was thinking about getting a pair for next season, but....

I prefer the heavier fabric of my Sansabelt's, they do not seem to wrinkle as easily, look less shiny, and I just prefer them based on feel. Can't explain more than that.

Tailors can typically take in a pant no more than four inches, since at that point the side seams are at the back of the pant and the back pockets are next to eachother.

65 pounds is pretty substantial, so don't count on your pants simply being altered. Give it a shot, but I just wanted to give you a head's up.

Referee Pants
 

Try Gerry Davis Pants
Here is the website
Gerry Davis Sports: Basketball

As stated I am looking for Sansabelts, thanks.

Make a little cut on each side of your pant leg opening to help prevent bunching up.