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Which work trousers do you suggest?
I use snickers floorlayers and was wondering what trousers you lot use?
After a new pair soon so wanted to get some opinions!
 
Last time I moved from snickers floor layers to the bog standard snickers with the flappy pockets. I'm definitely getting the same again.
 
Engelbert strauss. Expensive but last ages a fit me well. Also a lined winter which is perfect for site work.
 
L brador, great for summer as they are quite thin, need long johns in the winter though
 
I've been wearing Dickie's ones but I've noticed they've changed the sizing. I've been a 32" waist since my teens but they're starting to make the trousers smaller....
 
Masood said:
I've been wearing Dickie's ones but I've noticed they've changed the sizing. I've been a 32" waist since my teens but they're starting to make the trousers smaller....
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That's it mas you convince yourself of that :wink_smile:
 
Masood said:
I've been wearing Dickie's ones but I've noticed they've changed the sizing. I've been a 32" waist since my teens but they're starting to make the trousers smaller....
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Suffering from a bit of middle age spread Mas? :)

I wear the Dickies, bit lighter weight than the snickers so I dont sweat my nads off, also was feeling a bit short changed with the snickers, just not the quality they used to be. Didnt mind paying top price for top trousers. Theyve kept the price but definitely not the quality imho.
 
I find the snickers good , no matter what oil, flux or sealant gets on them fling em in the machine and ready overnight for tomorrow ! For that price they should too..
 
Depends what you want, worth looking in Sports Direct (or was it JB Sports?) if it`s light weight one`s you want at £20, they have the top loading knee pad pockets.
 
Never seen Englebert Strauss anywhere. The Snickers floorlayer trousers are almost 4 times the cost of Dickies. Are they really that good?
 
Masood said:
Never seen Englebert Strauss anywhere. The Snickers floorlayer trousers are almost 4 times the cost of Dickies. Are they really that good?
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They used to be mas but not now since changed to the 3233 instead of 5223
 
Masood said:
Never seen Englebert Strauss anywhere. The Snickers floorlayer trousers are almost 4 times the cost of Dickies. Are they really that good?
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Get them only from their website and its about 50 quid for a pair. Worth it if you can make them last but that depends on the type of work you do and your table manners lol
 
Stanios said:
Get them only from their website and its about 50 quid for a pair. Worth it if you can make them last but that depends on the type of work you do and your table manners lol
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Which ones do you recommend? There's loads of different ones. Worth a punt if they're good but without seeing them it's hard to know which material is too warm etc. I don't like too thick / warm material on trousers or I end up sweating too much..
 
Masood said:
Which ones do you recommend? There's loads of different ones. Worth a punt if they're good but without seeing them it's hard to know which material is too warm etc. I don't like too thick / warm material on trousers or I end up sweating too much..
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You forgot too small mas. Try and find the weight of them as an indication.
 
Masood said:
Which ones do you recommend? There's loads of different ones. Worth a punt if they're good but without seeing them it's hard to know which material is too warm etc. I don't like too thick / warm material on trousers or I end up sweating too much..
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Es motion.. I know they have imaginative names but great trousers. Material quite light. They also do brilliant knee pads that fit inside the trousers might be worth ordering together to save on shipping
 
Engelbert Strauss Motion trousers for winter and Motion shorts for summer, they are worth the money, very well made and last for years, what do you expect from a German company.
 
gastec said:
Engelbert Strauss Motion trousers for winter and Motion shorts for summer, they are worth the money, very well made and last for years, what do you expect from a German company.
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Im sporting bright orange es Italy. Never has bit of workwear been the topic of so many conversations..
 
Always Snickers with holster pockets for me. I need to get a Cool Twill pair too as my normal pair are very heavy and hot unless it's really cold outside!
 
Scruffs trade trousers off ebay as they were about 15 quid cheaper than they should be
 
I don't know if this is different now as it's been a while since I've had floor layers.

Floor layers are a thinner material, cooler and a bit more comfortable, but stains more easily.

The knee pad pockets have a stronger material and last longer without wearing through.

The pocket layout is different too.

I prefer the layout on the duratwill and I've usually knackered the trousers up before the knee pad pockets are too bad anyway. If you gave an Arco near you they usually have them all in stock so you can compare in person.
 
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These are my work trousers,
 
Ermintrude said:
Strauss direct for me. Plumbs Have some offers on
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You used to be a floor layers man what happened?

Honestly since face book you're not the same any more. Meat free, viessmanns, sub contractor, even refrained from slating the occasional Worcester.

Who are you and what have you done with the real ermintrude??
 
I have an easy work life now. Was looking at a mew Vito crew cab today....... Watch out wallet
 
Snickers Floorlayer trousers for me and the lads with Redback knee pads.
 
All this post proves is that everyone has their own preferences obtained through their own experiences, so best buy n try till u find what suits you. All I know is nothing ever fits me no matter which make I try :)
 
lame plumber said:
All this post proves is that everyone has their own preferences obtained through their own experiences, so best buy n try till u find what suits you. All I know is nothing ever fits me no matter which make I try :)
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Stop pretending your a 32" waist then lame, when you give in and admit your a 38" everything will fit better!
 
Ch4 plumbing said:
Stop pretending your a 32" waist then lame, when you give in and admit your a 38" everything will fit better!
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Bar steward, I know I am approaching croppie's waistline, trouble is the 38" waists never have long enough legs and the 40" just fall off my bum all day!!
 
lame plumber said:
Bar steward, I know I am approaching croppie's waistline, trouble is the 38" waists never have long enough legs and the 40" just fall off my bum all day!!
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Johns about a 38" and he's shortish :biggrin5: maybe ask him to cut the excess off for you to sew onto yours mate!
 
My favourites are the Bosch trousers and I've a few pairs of scruffs , they're both good hard wearing trousers ,
 
I wear cheap ****ty Dunlops from Sports Direct,wore Snickers from back in the day in 1990,when they only came in blue nylon,but cannot stretch to the price of Snickers and find em now too low waisted,bought my last pair of Snickers 2 years ago,for 65 quid,got a Snickers hoodie which is far more useful than overpriced trousers,which every labourer wears to pass them selves off as a tradie
 
Old jeans as we always did before the building sites turned into some kind of fashion parade and the vans all looked like some kind of custom car show.
 
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