Workwear; or, Dandy rigouts in which to perform manual labour.

Interesting, some of their models look almost identical to the red brick ones. Aluminium rather than Kevlar toe. I’d be interested to see what the weight was. My current pair are looking a bit tired after 5 years, I replaced the insole to get more life out of them, but a new pair are on the horizon. Choices, choices. . .

Fuck me those trousers are niche. Fair play if you can style those out. No need to change at home, you can go straight into Berghain from work with those on.

Ah, rereading my comment it isn't that clear. Their basic Rufflander are made to order but not custom, and start at £63. Their upper range branded William Lennon are £180 upwards but are relatively customisable in choice and colour of leather, type of sole etc

I'm pleased with steel toe Blundstone from screwfix, not the cheapest but comfy from the off and can wear them to the pub ect...

I did find teh fit quite wide compared to standard blundstones, put an insole in and they are spot on. Very light for a safety boot too.

Wow Rufflander are nice

I have a pair of the William Lennon- really nice boots and good service from the company

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Does anyone know how Dickies trousers fit? Are they pretty true to size? I'm trying to decide between ordering a 28" and a 30" waist.

Very late reply - but I recently got a pair (slim skinny/803) from TKMaxx - size 32, and measure 17" across the waistband.

Does anyone know if there's anywhere that stocks US Carhartt workwear in the UK/EU?
There's some overalls I like the look of, but they don't come up on the UK site.

For reference:
https://www.carhartt.com/products/OR235-Steel-Rugged-Flex-Ripstop-Bib-Overall-104235

Also a bit annoying that for things that are available in both the US and the UK, the UK prices are almost twice as much... :/

I struggled to find a lot of the range in the UK tbh.
A lot of stuff is made in America, which should contribute to the lower costs over there.

MI Supplies might help

These aren't a slim cut but are US made but they ship to Europe:https://www.round-house.com/pages/round-house-sets-guinness-world-record-world-s-largest-overalls-round-house-made-in-usa-overalls

the UK prices are almost twice as much...

Because you're paying for US wages, plus shipping, plus tax.

Buy something UK or EU made.

The stuff I'm comparing prices on isn't US-made (though I guess the stuff that is can mean the price of everything else can be brought down) - but I get your point, first-world problems and all that..!

@skipper - thank you! unfortunately that's one of the reasons I liked these ones, I'm lanky and all leg, so anything wider than slim hangs off me like sails.

Some top bullshit from the Gruniad:

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/oct/17/hort-couture-gardeners-road-test-workwear-fashion-trend

That fucking cardigan!

That cunch of bunts can come and labour for me, I doubt any of them would last a day of real landscaping work.

Not sure I get the animosity.

They've probably posted in this thread.

It's in the fashion section. The occupations of the models are just to fit the theme.

I quite like those purple Levis although I wouldn't do anything grubby in them.

I wouldn't do anything grubby in them.

You’ll find no moral judgement here

I suspect none of them will do anything grubby! Anything worn for heavy landscaping will get wrecked, hence the fashion outfit of choice is: Primark t-shirts, cheapest fleece on the Internet, designer trousers by Maison Screwfix, steelie rigger boots. A really good breathable waterproof coat is the only 'luxury'.

Have you tried the arbourtech stuff? Good balance of value and comfort, added bonus is they come in disgusting colours that no one would want to steal.

I'll have a look, I like the idea of hideous colours, but if the trousers are more than £17 I'm out!

Nonsense.

You're not wearing real workwear until you've dropped £k's at Finisterre and a monkey on some Reddit approved US workboots.

Ha! Never used their trousers, not sure if they even make them, but their zip tops etc are good for best wear...