Very specific I know but could anyone tell me which has thicker cotton out of theories stamp lounge pants and polar surf pants?
@badmanganjaspliff Alright I've got them side by side.
I would say that that the Surf are thinner (but not necessarily in a good way?) and the Lounge are thicker. Feels like the Surf wont last as long as the Theories Lounge.
Lounge also look better IMO, and feel a bit better in how they fit.
They are very similar in a lot of ways but here is how I would say they differ.
Lounge:
+ Price
+ Slightly thicker and more durable?
+ Better shape (looks better and feels/moves with you well
+ Belt Loop and front button
+ Perfect for cold Fall weather
- Too warm for even moderately warm weather
- Vertical side pocket
Surf:
+ Better for warmer weather
+ Lighter
+ Thin
- Thin
- Weird shape in terms of where its baggy on the leg (sort of balloons out)
- No Belt Loop (but has a loop for your keys which is half a +)
- Vertical side pocket
- Price
I wouldn't buy either of these at full price personally, but I would definitely say the Lounge are a way better value. I'm not an expert on pants, but the Lounge feel at least the same, maybe better quality; and are cheaper. If they were the same price I would choose the Lounge over the Surf pants personally.
I haven't had any other pants from either brands, but this side-by-side is making me feel like you're paying for the brand with the Polar Surf pants? Again, I don't know a ton about pants though.
I definitely recommend the WKND Loosies Ripstop if you like this type of pants. They're a bit more lightweight like the Surf pants, but feel better and seem more durable. Loosies for warmer weather, Lounge for medium/cool weather, and I would probably wear something else during winter (or put some long underwear under the Lounge).
I haven't gotten to skate in the Surf pants yet, so maybe I will have a more glowing review of them once I do... but I am concerned about durability before I even skate them.
Let me know if anyone has a question about these two.