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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: sionarancsle on December 21, 2022, 08:25:47 AM
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Hi!
I'm a tall, skinny guy and after ordering an RVCA Americana and getting f*cked by the 32 inseam (it's just too short and looks stupid) I'm back on my mission to find the perfect pants to skate in.
I have 2 chinos that work for me and have the siluette I enjoy, which is not too baggy, not too skinny.
- Carhartt WIP Master chino in 32x34
- Dickies 874 32x34
Since I have enough chinos I'd like some jeans. A nice blue wash and a black one. I'm currently looking at the following items, if you own them please share some experiences and maybe post a picture of a fit. Also if you have recommendations other than these items that fit into the siluette and are worth it let me know.
- Volcom Solver 32x34
- Levis Skate Baggy 32x34
Thanks :)
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Volcom Solver are quite slim. I have a bunch in 30x34. Great pants if you want something a bit more slim than regular fit. Levi’s Skate Baggy are quite baggy. More so than Polar 93 maybe a bit less than Polar Big Boys. I have a pair in 33x34 which fit about the same in the waist as the Volcom 30”. I’d say that I’m more close to 32” in waist usually but it can go wherever depending on the brand, material and model.
So yeah, you picked two very different fits and I don’t think you should go with the same waist size in them.
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I’m 6ft long legs and ordered a pair of the Levi’s skate baggy and sent them back. Found the legs a bit billowy and short for my liking. I have a pair of the levi skate capenters in 31x34 and they’re perfect. I just treated myself to another pair of carpenter style jeans from route one here in UK (fwiw)and they are also perfect. They Have a nice little taper.
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Volcom Solver are quite slim. I have a bunch in 30x34. Great pants if you want something a bit more slim than regular fit. Levi’s Skate Baggy are quite baggy. More so than Polar 93 maybe a bit less than Polar Big Boys. I have a pair in 33x34 which fit about the same in the waist as the Volcom 30”. I’d say that I’m more close to 32” in waist usually but it can go wherever depending on the brand, material and model.
So yeah, you picked two very different fits and I don’t think you should go with the same waist size in them.
Posted some pics, Solver or Polar93 would be closer to the amont of bagginess of my current pants? Levis baggy out of the question then.
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which pants are you wearing in the photo? I'm in the same boat as you.
I actually have 2 of the Volcom Corduroy Solver pants, really like them. not too skinny, nor too baggy. definitely recommend the volcom ones, I imagine the jeans/corduroy uses the same dimensions.
On the hunt for something else than the corduroy pants, but I'm afraid the dickies/carhartt (work)pants are all gonna be too big or baggy. The ones in your photo looks perfect!
edit: just checked ( since I have them on)
Its the Vorta corduroy slim straight. Size 32
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which pants are you wearing in the photo? I'm in the same boat as you.
I actually have 2 of the Volcom Corduroy Solver pants, really like them. not too skinny, nor too baggy. definitely recommend the volcom ones, I imagine the jeans/corduroy uses the same dimensions.
On the hunt for something else than the corduroy pants, but I'm afraid the dickies/carhartt (work)pants are all gonna be too big or baggy. The ones in your photo looks perfect!
All photos are Carhartt WIP Master Denison 32x34
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I would say Volcom Frickin' Modern pants, i have about 4 pairs and they'd look about what your after
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Can anyone who owns the Polar 93 denim share how "baggy" they are/ how the fit is, and if they are true to size? I couldn't pull off the big boys but really want a semi baggy fit pair of jeans.
I had a size Large in the big boys since that's what I wear in the surf pants, and those fit great and have the perfect amount of baggyness imo, but the big boys were just too long, wide, and baggy for me.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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Always been a big fan of Levi’s 550
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I would say Volcom Frickin' Modern pants, i have about 4 pairs and they'd look about what your after
Volcom Frickin pants are chinos, not denims, as far as I know their similar denim offering is the Solver.
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Nice thread. I get all my trousers from TK Maxx, but it's a pain having to go in 10 times for the 1 time that they have something I like. Making a list of the recommendations.
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Why not just get some more Volcom Solver jeans? The price is usually pretty reasonable. I like loose without baggy denim and though I’m shorter (5’10”) these really fit the bill for me.
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Why not just get some more Volcom Solver jeans? The price is usually pretty reasonable. I like loose without baggy denim and though I’m shorter (5’10”) these really fit the bill for me.
I was just looking for some feedback/past experience from you guys, my local has Solver jeans so I definitely will check them out after the holidays.
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Uniqlo wide fit talls as someone mentioned in the loose fit pant…..loose which implies not too baggy….may be a great place to pose the question….
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Volcom Solver are quite slim. I have a bunch in 30x34. Great pants if you want something a bit more slim than regular fit. Levi’s Skate Baggy are quite baggy. More so than Polar 93 maybe a bit less than Polar Big Boys. I have a pair in 33x34 which fit about the same in the waist as the Volcom 30”. I’d say that I’m more close to 32” in waist usually but it can go wherever depending on the brand, material and model.
So yeah, you picked two very different fits and I don’t think you should go with the same waist size in them.
Posted some pics, Solver or Polar93 would be closer to the amont of bagginess of my current pants? Levis baggy out of the question then.
Pics aren’t loading. Polar 93s are way baggier than Volcom Solver. Volcom has two baggier fits than the Solver which are still less baggy than the 93s: Kinkade & Modown. Then there’s the Billow, which is slightly baggier than 93s but less than Big Boys.
Solver for me is hugging my thigh and then quite regular below the knee. Excellent fit if that’s what you’re after but far from loose or baggy.
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Stan Ray 80's Painter Pants and the slightly wider Stan Ray OG Painter Pant would fit your request well, I think, if it's denim you are looking for.
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Carhartt WIP double knee and single knees are a little slimmer than mainline double knees and come in a 34 inseam. Not all the colors come in 34 inseam tho. Waist runs pretty large on them btw
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Carhartt WIP double knee and single knees are a little slimmer than mainline double knees and come in a 34 inseam. Not all the colors come in 34 inseam tho. Waist runs pretty large on them btw
Put that BTW IN ALL CAPS CARHARTT WIP WAIST RUNZ SO FUCKING LORGE BRO
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Polar 93's say they're semi-baggy but are overall for me baggier than RVCA Americana's. They're my favorite pant though because they're well made and super comfortable (especially the cords). It's about as baggy as I can get without looking absolutely ridiculous.
I think Volcom's might run a little bigger than other companies. RVCA Americana's in size 30 fit me perfectly, Polar 93's have just the slightest looseness that requires a belt but the belt fixes it completely. But the Volcom size 30's I have fit more like a size 32 in everything else I've got. Gotta run two notches on my belt with the Volcoms.
I've been looking at Louie's green Volcom cords though, they look like a good semi baggy pant for sure.
https://www.volcom.com/products/louie-lopez-tapered-cord-cedar-green?variant=39809733132355
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Budget?
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Another mention is vintage silvertabs in the loose fit they are far less sought after than the baggy fit and the denim quality is super nice especially when u get made in usa ones. They also have a nice taper so wont drag on ground
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Polar 93's say they're semi-baggy but are overall for me baggier than RVCA Americana's. They're my favorite pant though because they're well made and super comfortable (especially the cords). It's about as baggy as I can get without looking absolutely ridiculous.
I think Volcom's might run a little bigger than other companies. RVCA Americana's in size 30 fit me perfectly, Polar 93's have just the slightest looseness that requires a belt but the belt fixes it completely. But the Volcom size 30's I have fit more like a size 32 in everything else I've got. Gotta run two notches on my belt with the Volcoms.
I've been looking at Louie's green Volcom cords though, they look like a good semi baggy pant for sure.
https://www.volcom.com/products/louie-lopez-tapered-cord-cedar-green?variant=39809733132355
Thanks for the info on the 93s, so would you recommend getting your normal size in them, or go a size down?
And I’ve actually been eyeing up those same Louie cords too, they look like a good fit and that was my soty vote lol
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550s and Polar 93s look cool. For 550s i go two inches up in waist and i think it's okay, it might be really baggy though.
I also get janitor pants on ebay w/ two inches up in waist and they fit cool.
I'm not as tall as you though.
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Polar 92s are more tapered and give a cleaner look than the 92s
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I like the Dickies Chatom Pleated a lot. Has a suit like silhoutte with a little taper at the bottom. More baggy than a 874, but less than a Polar Surf Pant
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Slam City Skates has this comparison of a few Dickies styles. L to R: 874, 873, 872, 803. All 32x32, model is 6'
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0020/1628/0646/files/dickies-size-guide2_1200x.jpg?v=2405750135066052383)
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I like to check IG @whatpantsarethose and then looked for the ones I like on Vinted.
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I would say Volcom Frickin' Modern pants, i have about 4 pairs and they'd look about what your after
Volcom Frickin pants are chinos, not denims, as far as I know their similar denim offering is the Solver.
I misread the assignment :-[
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Polar 93's say they're semi-baggy but are overall for me baggier than RVCA Americana's. They're my favorite pant though because they're well made and super comfortable (especially the cords). It's about as baggy as I can get without looking absolutely ridiculous.
I think Volcom's might run a little bigger than other companies. RVCA Americana's in size 30 fit me perfectly, Polar 93's have just the slightest looseness that requires a belt but the belt fixes it completely. But the Volcom size 30's I have fit more like a size 32 in everything else I've got. Gotta run two notches on my belt with the Volcoms.
I've been looking at Louie's green Volcom cords though, they look like a good semi baggy pant for sure.
https://www.volcom.com/products/louie-lopez-tapered-cord-cedar-green?variant=39809733132355
Thanks for the info on the 93s, so would you recommend getting your normal size in them, or go a size down?
And I’ve actually been eyeing up those same Louie cords too, they look like a good fit and that was my soty vote lol
i have a few pairs of 93s and the waist runs large, a 32 is actually 34, not sure if it’s still like that though, doesn’t help that polar took down the sizing charts from their site. i think end clothing or ssense has measurements listed for them.
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Polar 93's say they're semi-baggy but are overall for me baggier than RVCA Americana's. They're my favorite pant though because they're well made and super comfortable (especially the cords). It's about as baggy as I can get without looking absolutely ridiculous.
I think Volcom's might run a little bigger than other companies. RVCA Americana's in size 30 fit me perfectly, Polar 93's have just the slightest looseness that requires a belt but the belt fixes it completely. But the Volcom size 30's I have fit more like a size 32 in everything else I've got. Gotta run two notches on my belt with the Volcoms.
I've been looking at Louie's green Volcom cords though, they look like a good semi baggy pant for sure.
https://www.volcom.com/products/louie-lopez-tapered-cord-cedar-green?variant=39809733132355
Thanks for the info on the 93s, so would you recommend getting your normal size in them, or go a size down?
And I’ve actually been eyeing up those same Louie cords too, they look like a good fit and that was my soty vote lol
Thanks man, yeah that's usually what I have to do with most brand's baggy denim, need to go down to a 32 to get a true 34 waist. I'll check End's site since I noticed they took that down from Polar's too, appreciate the info!
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Levis 550 is the answer. Polar's are too short for taller people (188cm+).
Levis 550 isent too baggy when u wear correct waist size, and they have taper so it drapes nicly. Straight fit jeans are... no bueno
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Can anyone who owns the Polar 93 denim share how "baggy" they are/ how the fit is, and if they are true to size? I couldn't pull off the big boys but really want a semi baggy fit pair of jeans.
I had the same issue, and my favorite jeans / pants right now are the Polar 93's - they are a smidge bigger than true to size. I wear a 36 waist normally and although I didn't, I could have very easily ordered the 34 waist instead.
I found that the GX1000 DMT jeans (the ones with 2 fantasia Mickey Mouses smoking DMT out of a glass bottle on the back pocket) are a really great "not crazy baggy" option and are well stocked in a ton of skate shops online. They are a bit more tapered at the ankle than the Polar 93 jeans, but they might be a good option if you want baggy, but not "BIG BOY BAGGY"
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Polar 93's say they're semi-baggy but are overall for me baggier than RVCA Americana's. They're my favorite pant though because they're well made and super comfortable (especially the cords). It's about as baggy as I can get without looking absolutely ridiculous.
I think Volcom's might run a little bigger than other companies. RVCA Americana's in size 30 fit me perfectly, Polar 93's have just the slightest looseness that requires a belt but the belt fixes it completely. But the Volcom size 30's I have fit more like a size 32 in everything else I've got. Gotta run two notches on my belt with the Volcoms.
I've been looking at Louie's green Volcom cords though, they look like a good semi baggy pant for sure.
https://www.volcom.com/products/louie-lopez-tapered-cord-cedar-green?variant=39809733132355
Thanks for the info on the 93s, so would you recommend getting your normal size in them, or go a size down?
And I’ve actually been eyeing up those same Louie cords too, they look like a good fit and that was my soty vote lol
The 93’s are more true to size now . I have some in 32/32 from two years ago and they are like you said a little bigger than advertised , but I’ve tried on newer ones and they are way smaller . Also depends on the denim material and color wash imo
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Levi's 550s
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I’m seeing Levi’s 550 a lot, haven’t tried that fit, but have heard good things. you might like Levi’s 505 as well. probably the most “not skinny, not baggy” jean you can find. and levi makes every fit in multiples lengths. I just bought two pair of the made in USA levi 514. which are a straight fit. they’re ok, but they feel a smidge too slim. Also, any gap jeans in the “relaxed” fit are also very good.
best I can say when looking for good denim, find a pair(s) that are thick, and don’t have too much Lycra/stretch. that shit sucks, and after while, the Lycra material stretches out, (especially in the crotch) and looks very odd. any pair of Levi’s that are labeled “premium” are always a good bet. they aren’t mass produced in Bangladesh like all their cheap, price point denim. but they also offer a lot of jeans with 0% stretch, which are my favorite.
I think the most important thing I’ve learned over the years buying jeans and pants, is the fitting room is your best friend. no two people are the same size, and pants for everyone differently, what might be tight as hell in you, might look like a tent on someone smaller with the same waist size.
I’ve made the mistake multiple times over the years, seeing pants online, liking the way they look on the model, and the when I get them, they fit terrible. and yea, you can always return them, but we all know that’s a pain in the ass and a half, especially this time of year.
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I agree with this. And dont buy Levi's thats not atleast 98% cotton. No hemp mix... Levis Stay Loose for example. Terrible pants.
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carhartt relaxed fit does it for me
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Brixton Labor denim relaxed fit. No stretch in these so I wish I went up a size. Generally fit medium loose after the first wash. Prior to first wash they seemed pretty baggy, so they shrink quite a bit which is why I wish I went up one size. Very durable.
(https://i.ibb.co/qBLJxmD/76-D9-FF79-8-DCF-4-B82-8-DAD-10-C727392-B59.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qBLJxmD)
(https://i.ibb.co/z8Xz0yw/5-A81-BF66-4995-4-F93-8901-29-B926-A0906-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z8Xz0yw)
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Polar 93's say they're semi-baggy but are overall for me baggier than RVCA Americana's. They're my favorite pant though because they're well made and super comfortable (especially the cords). It's about as baggy as I can get without looking absolutely ridiculous.
I think Volcom's might run a little bigger than other companies. RVCA Americana's in size 30 fit me perfectly, Polar 93's have just the slightest looseness that requires a belt but the belt fixes it completely. But the Volcom size 30's I have fit more like a size 32 in everything else I've got. Gotta run two notches on my belt with the Volcoms.
I've been looking at Louie's green Volcom cords though, they look like a good semi baggy pant for sure.
https://www.volcom.com/products/louie-lopez-tapered-cord-cedar-green?variant=39809733132355
Thanks for the info on the 93s, so would you recommend getting your normal size in them, or go a size down?
And I’ve actually been eyeing up those same Louie cords too, they look like a good fit and that was my soty vote lol
This is super helpful to know, thank you!
Do 93s have good taper?
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Levi's 550 or even 505 sized right. I have had many pairs of Polar 93 and the fits are super inconsistent. They've gotten shorter and the inseams are shorter than advertised and the rise is really high so if you try to wear them slightly lower they bind your knees. That plus the quality being no better and the embroidery on the pocket not really befitting anyone not reliving 90's trends and you are not left with many options. Not as great as Silvertabs, but easier to get. I always go one waist size up and wear a 32 inseam OR I buy the big and tall with like a 36 or 38 and have them tailored.
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Polar 93's say they're semi-baggy but are overall for me baggier than RVCA Americana's. They're my favorite pant though because they're well made and super comfortable (especially the cords). It's about as baggy as I can get without looking absolutely ridiculous.
I think Volcom's might run a little bigger than other companies. RVCA Americana's in size 30 fit me perfectly, Polar 93's have just the slightest looseness that requires a belt but the belt fixes it completely. But the Volcom size 30's I have fit more like a size 32 in everything else I've got. Gotta run two notches on my belt with the Volcoms.
I've been looking at Louie's green Volcom cords though, they look like a good semi baggy pant for sure.
https://www.volcom.com/products/louie-lopez-tapered-cord-cedar-green?variant=39809733132355
Thanks for the info on the 93s, so would you recommend getting your normal size in them, or go a size down?
And I’ve actually been eyeing up those same Louie cords too, they look like a good fit and that was my soty vote lol
This is super helpful to know, thank you!
Do 93s have good taper?
They don’t really taper. More of a baggy straight fit
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Echoing the Polar 93’s. A nice relaxed fit, but not baggy.
I’ve also been wearing the Kirkland/Costco jeans. The fit is really similar to the 93’s, but aren’t as tapered and have a bit more room in the crotch. I actually find myself wearing them more over the 93’s because they are a tad bit more comfortable and I wouldn’t be upset if I messed them up because they’re only $10~. The denim is hefty, yet soft. They don’t feel cheap like other budget jeans I’ve had.
In terms of sizing: I wear 32x32 in the 93 and 34x30 in the Kirkland. Kirkland seem to be about an inch longer than the 93, despite the size difference. Waist feels the same