Needing new pants... Cliff Keen vs Smitty ?

[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

[NoFussRef]

I went ahead and ordered a pair of Davis pant, from Gerry Davis. I had eye-balled their site a few times while researching Ref-pants. They had a combo deal offering free Cliff Keen Basketball shirt w/ the Davis pants. ($66.50).

I also added another combo which includes pair of socks, new Fox40 classic (pealess, and assuming w/out the rubber bite), and Smitty lanyard (noose). (All three for $14.95.)

Ships via USPS Priority Mail for $17.95. Only other expense will be to get them hemmed, or might have a girlfriend give it a try.

Thanks again for everyone's input. Will let you know how it works out.

Until then... KEEP YOUR STRIPES VERTICAL!

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by 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.

I personally think the belt buckle thing on the GD pants looks like garbage.

Personally, I wear Sansabelt.

Your mileage may vary.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by tjones1

I personally think the belt buckle thing on the GD pants looks like garbage.

I'm torn -- they fit better than any pant I've ever bought (and the legs aren't like bell bottoms), but I agree with you on the clips. I'm pretty certain that only officials would ever notice such things, though.

[SD Referee]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

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

I have some Sansabelt pants that I've had for 7 or 8 years. I ref 4 or 5 nights per week.

The key is to wash them in cold water and air dry them. They hold up very well.

I bought a pair of Smitty this year and LOVE them. Lighter more breathable material and a little wider leg. Don't know how they hold up as I haven't had them a full season yet. Assuming they hold up, I will be buying more Smitty pants.