Needing new pants... Cliff Keen vs Smitty ?

[tref]

For me, whatever is on sale will do. Officiating pants are expensive!
I believe that I own a pair of CK, Smitty & Officials Choice. They have all held up pretty well over the years. I think the key is to dry clean vs washing.

[Beemer]

I bought a pair from Gerry Davis (at Gerry Davis Sports: Davis Basketball Pants). They are way cool. It's a "hard" waistband that is adjustable. Best fit I've ever gotten, and they look sharp. The inseam is longer than usual, meaning you aren't wearing MC Hammer pants on the court anymore. I love them, plus they are a bit lighter, and breathe better.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by tref

I think the key is to dry clean vs washing.

Repeated dry cleaning can be harsh on clothing though I'm not sure if it makes a difference with the type of material that most pants are made of. A wash in cold water and hang dry have always served me well.

[Rufus]

Sansabelt.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by tref

I think the key is to dry clean vs washing.

You're not supposed to stone-wash them.

My have been through the normal laundry ever since I started. These pants are near bulletproof.

Dry cleaning them is a waste of money. Even if it extended the life of the pants a bit, it would be a false economy as you could replace the pants for less than dry cleaning them for even 1-2 seasons.

[tref]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

You're not supposed to stone-wash them.

My have been through the normal laundry ever since I started. These pants are near bulletproof.

Dry cleaning them is a waste of money. Even if it extended the life of the pants a bit, it would be a false economy as you could replace the pants for less than dry cleaning them for even 1-2 seasons.

It seems as though I lose more black dye by washing them than cleaning them. And $1.50/item is not a bad deal.

[Rich]

I wash the pants and recognize that they may only last me a season.

[tref]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I wash the pants and recognize that they may only last me a season.

Alrighty then, BIG money!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I wash the pants and recognize that they may only last me a season.

It must be nice.

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It must be nice.

Peace

I don't get that -- pants cost what, $50 a piece at most? I buy two pairs at the beginning of the season for less than $100 -- that's not even a single juco check.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I don't get that -- pants cost what, $50 a piece at most? I buy two pairs at the beginning of the season for less than $100 -- that's not even a single juco check.

You also did not include the tailoring costs which depending on where you live might be really jacked up per pant or even the taxes or shipping costs. Not that it is a big deal, but that might take it over a JUCO check which I was paid to work a game which was $110 a few weeks ago.

That being said I would hope a pair of pants last longer than 2 seasons at the very least. I have pants I have had for much longer.

Peace

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

You're not supposed to stone-wash them.

My have been through the normal laundry ever since I started. These pants are near bulletproof.

Dry cleaning them is a waste of money. Even if it extended the life of the pants a bit, it would be a false economy as you could replace the pants for less than dry cleaning them for even 1-2 seasons.

I would agree if you wash the pants every single time you wear them. But if you are only doing it once or twice a season based on how many pants you own, then it can be a decent investment. And depending on where you get them done, it is really not that big of an investment.

Peace

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would agree if you wash the pants every single time you wear them. But if you are only doing it once or twice a season based on how many pants you own, then it can be a decent investment. And depending on where you get them done, it is really not that big of an investment.

Peace

Once or twice a SEASON?? You'd must have more pants than Sansabelt or smell like a basket of dirty clothes.

I sweat. Most people sweat....even those that don't think they do really do.

My pants get washed after every date of games. They'd stink if they didn't get washed. That means 30-40 washing per season. In the wash, that'd cost about $1-2 for all of them (they're washed with other items) vs $60 for dry cleaning the same number of times. These pants can easily handle 40 washings. You could buy a new pair of pants each year for those savings....and not have to drive to the cleaners.

Even if you only washed them every few games, the economies are the same, just stretched out over time. It is cheaper to wash them and buy new ones when they wear out.

These things are permanent press...as long as you take them out of the dryer when it buzzes, they'll look like they were pressed.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Once or twice a SEASON?? You'd must have more pants than Sansabelt or smell like a basket of dirty clothes.

I sweat. Most people sweat....even those that don't think they do really do.

My pants get washed after every date of games. They'd stink if they didn't get washed. That means 30-40 washing per season. In the wash, that'd cost about $1-2 for all of them (they're washed with other items) vs $60 for dry cleaning the same number of times. These pants can easily handle 40 washings. You could buy a new pair of pants each year for those savings....and not have to drive to the cleaners.

Even if you only washed them every few games, the economies are the same, just stretched out over time. It is cheaper to wash them and buy new ones when they wear out.

These things are permanent press...as long as you take them out of the dryer when it buzzes, they'll look like they were pressed.

I wear my pants once then they get washed. Always.

[cmhjordan23]

Sansabelt. I get mine from REFEREE PANT Hemming is free and if you need to bring them in or out it is only an extra $5.