Needing new pants... Cliff Keen vs Smitty ?

[BEAREF]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

I've always worn Honig's old-ish B51AP (heavier material, "athletic cut" pleated), but they only sell their new, lighter pants now (I just asked). I want a wide, strong inside-waistband, and a heavier polyester blend. (I like the fall of the pants when the fabric is heavier compared to their lighter, "more breathable," "4-way-flex" super-thin polyester fabric model, and I like the increased heat for my leg muscles after I get warmed up.)

Taking suggestions based on the heavy polyester, thicker material requirement. Appreciate the help, group.

Here is my recommendation -----

REFEREE PANT

[Texas Aggie]

The key is to wash them in cold water and air dry them.

You can wash them on warm. Pants don't wear in the washer -- they wear from the high heat in the dryer.

With Sansabelts, at least, the ones I have, you do need to dry for about 10 minutes then take them out and hang dry them. The newer ones may not need this. These are the only officiating clothing I have that gets any heat in the dryer. Most things I just hang, but some socks, tights, etc. get air dried. NEVER put a ref shirt or football pants in the dryer.

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

With Sansabelts, at least, the ones I have, you do need to dry for about 10 minutes then take them out and hang dry them. The newer ones may not need this. These are the only officiating clothing I have that gets any heat in the dryer. Most things I just hang, but some socks, tights, etc. get air dried. NEVER put a ref shirt or football pants in the dryer.

Always wash on perm press cycle and dry on same. Have had OC (worst pants ever), Honigs (very good), and CK but Sansabelts hold up the best. I don't buy pants every year. I probably get 5 years or more out of a pair. Typically go to smaller waist size towards end of season vs. what I start the year with.