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4.5
I LOVE THESE PANTS. They fit great and while the material is not heavy and thick; that's perfect as there is usually a lot of heat in certain areas of a kitchen. If you're doing prep you won't be cold and if you're working the stove and ovens you won't bathe in a river of your own perspiration. Black, as a color is perhaps going to feel hotter in Summer and early Fall months and so is ANY OTHER color if you're working outside events in direct sunlight or are assigned to outdoor grilling. Just wear white or some other light color if your environment is hot.Getting the proper size could be a bit tricky since the descriptions run S, M, L, XL, 2XL and so on, and no method is provided to translate this manufacturer's sizing into sizes you might be more comfortable with such as 34x31 or 32 Long. I'm a little bigger around the middle than I'd like and that's the price I pay for loving food and cooking. I usually order regular pants in 40x31 or 40x32 and wear Nike warm-ups in size XL.I ordered this pant in 2XL and they fit so well and have the room I like in a pant. I couldn't be happier. Even better, the pant inseam came in at 32" on my 2XLs, which is exactly correct for me. Before purchasing these pants I read another reviewer who wrote the pants are tight and not a good fit.It's easy to solve a problem with an order by returning them. Note my comment on Amazon's refund/return/exchange policy below.---------------------------------PURCHASE SIZE: Since most all brands of men's pants run to the small side, especially in the waist and crotch, try going one size larger than normal. When they arrive if the pants don't fit to your liking, return them and go up or down a size.---------------------------------AMAZON RETURNS: I've never had a problem with Amazon's refund process and now, with their instant credit you don't have to wait a long time for your refund. In fact you can take it as an Amazon credit which means you can repurchase a replacement without waiting for your bank to process a credit to your account. This is nice since you're not out twice the cost while you wait for your refund and your buying power is not diminished. Just be sure to print the return label and send the item back BEFORE the drop-dead date for the refund. SAVE YOUR PACKAGING--ALL OF IT--FOR YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE.---------------------------------This pant is not the baggy, traditional chef's pant. That's not a reason to pass on this brand. For my tastes they look more stylish than really baggy pants. They are roomy enough in the waist and crotch and that makes them very comfortable.BAGGY/NOT BAGGY: If you must absolutely have traditional, baggy chef's pants this pant is not for you.---------------------------------One reviewer noted the pants collect lint when washed. ALL black clothing collects lint of some sort when washed IF you don't wash them with other black, non-fuzzy materials. If lint is a problem, wash the pants as a single load or with another pair of these black pants. I will own more than one pair of these pants as I don't wear the same pair of pants for a full week in the kitchen. NOT A GREAT IDEA to wash these pants with light colored materials or any color towels as you will become a collection point for the excess lint in the Universe.After washing, dry them on low heat with a sheet of fabric softener. Before drying BE SURE to clean the lint filter on the dryer as that helps prevent lint on clothing when drying. If you still get some lint, buy one of those rollers they sell on Amazon, at dry cleaners or at any ACE Hardware.LINT: Learn to live with it; save it and take up felting as a hobby. Don't wash black anything with fuzzy clothes or lighter color stuff, especially towels.---------------------------------PROS:--Great value for the money--Great fit and comfort--2 front and 1 back pockets--Elastic waistband--Nice long drawstring for tightening the fit at the waist if you choose--Easy care--Stylish look that looks great for short trips to the dining area--Black, in an otherwise sea of white, where you supervise others makes you easier to find quicklyCONS:--Cost more than a pair of white from the same maker---------------------------------I highly recommend you try a pair of these pants. If you can't wear black in your operation, buy them in white from this maker.ADDED 3/8/13There is one thing to do when you get these pants. The nylon cord sewn into the waistband to adjust the fit is not finished well. They tie a knot in the ends to keep fraying to a minimum. When you wash them, the know will come undone and the cord will fray. This is true for all the pants in their line with this nylon cording. The SOLUTION is to take your hand-held torch or a long match and use the flame to melt the ends of the pull. This stops fraying once and for all. It's easy to do, doesn't catch fire, release hazardous fumes, and does stop fraying when washing. These are still a great buy.These are very good pants, but I am a 38" waist, and ordered a large, and they were just a bit too tight. I'd go up one size.he comprado pantalon de la misma marca y me ha quedado bien. este me wuedo corto de la ingle y es chico.I bought three pairs over a year ago, wear them all the time, they still look new. I'm 5'9", 150 lb, small is just right. I was looking for something that didn't look like regular khaki pants and sturdier than dress slacks. Perfect!Runs small with those who have a larger midsection. They have zero give in the fabric. They easily rip at the seams.i had to get them hemmed , but they are great pantsI may just switch over the wearing Chef's pants for the rest of my life, with untuckit shirts. The only problem is that so far the selection of colors available, other than black or white, is disappointing. Sometimes these types of pants have undersized pockets or none at all. These have full size front pockets and one slightly undersized pocket on the the but, but its big enough for a wallet.I got the xl because I'm tall and they fit great. I'm happy to say they feel great at work, lightweight and don't attract lint like some fabrics do. I strongly recommend these.I’m a female, 5’7” and normally wear sizes between 12/14/16 in UK brands, I went for a medium size in these. The elastic band is a bit tight at times but I have gotten used to it after a while ( if you’re going normally with a size 16 and above I’d probably go for a Large) but I still find them comfortable, they’re also high waist. They don’t shrink in the wash but I always wash them in 30-40 degrees, and they’re a good length. They also have two side pockets and one at the back. Great purchase!Los compré para mi esposo que es chef, son de excelente calidad, perfectos a la talla que en este caso él es M, la tela es resistente y no se arruga. Le gustaron tanto y era lo que buscaba, que a las 2 semanas compramos otros iguales.I have been buying and returning these pants and the blacks ones from the same company because no two smalls are the same. Some smalls fit like a medium or even a large, but with a small tag on them. So, I keep buying and returning until I actually get the right size. I think a lot of medium or even large pants have been sewn with a small label. Just a heads up!Haven't worn baggy pants in a while! Ordered these because:1. They are from a well known company - Chef Works whom I have purchased other items from them before that are high quality.2. Didn't want to use a belt :)Though the pants fit as expected - I have too many heavy items in my pocket and would recommend one size smaller if you like a tight waist fit.Even if these pants may be a little shallow in the crotch for most guys, they are lightweight and well-spaced for mobility, with a neat, non-slouch, look. At 5X, the elastic waist fits me just right (I weigh 310 lbs), and there's a drawstring if I need to tighten them. Also, the pockets are usefully well-sized. If I need more, I'll be sure to buy here.
