High rise khakis

Kostya · Mar 1, 2011

I'm still searching for that perfect pair of HIGH RISE khakis/chinos. By 'high rise', I don't mean period high-rise with a buckle back, I just mean a regular pair of khakis for everyday wear that fits me well. Everything I've tried on, with perhaps the exception of Bill's Khakis have too low of a rise. Bill's Khakis are great, but they are bit more dressy than what I'm looking for.

Ideas?

Rudie · Mar 1, 2011

Buzz Rickson's.

Troglodyte · Mar 1, 2011

At The Front's are great, and a steal at $50:

http://www.atthefront.com/us/uniforms/khakis.html

Trog

Edward · Mar 1, 2011

I'm extremely impressed by the PIR Cargos I recently bought on eBay. I plan soon to order some of their Overlord model (without the thigh 'cago' pockets). Good, wide late thirties/ early forties style legs, nice dished aluminium buttons, with braces buttons fitted and button fly. They sit just on my navel, which is a very comfortable height. Come as standard with 35" inside leg, which is ideal if you want to have them take up with a cuff. Alas, I discover, I have waited too long and the half-price sale is gone - curses! Still significantly cheaper than the Buzz option, though, especially if you are Stateside.

Troglodyte · Mar 1, 2011

I believe PIR also offers a discount to members of the Fedora Lounge. Worth checking--they're nice folks!

Trog

Edward · Mar 1, 2011

Does anyone remember the username of the PIR folks on here? The last I tried, their website contact form wasn't working...

norton · Mar 1, 2011

Brooks Brothers Hudson fit.

1961MJS · Mar 1, 2011

Edward, are those PIR's button fly or zipper?

Thanks

djgo-cat-go · Mar 1, 2011

norton said:
Brooks Brothers Hudson fit.

from the pictures they don't look particularly highrise to me... and not baggy enough..

djgo-cat-go · Mar 1, 2011

Edward said:
I'm extremely impressed by the PIR Cargos I recently bought on eBay. I plan soon to order some of their Overlord model (without the thigh 'cago' pockets). Good, wide late thirties/ early forties style legs, nice dished aluminium buttons, with braces buttons fitted and button fly. They sit just on my navel, which is a very comfortable height. Come as standard with 35" inside leg, which is ideal if you want to have them take up with a cuff. Alas, I discover, I have waited too long and the half-price sale is gone - curses! Still significantly cheaper than the Buzz option, though, especially if you are Stateside.

Would you like to share a link to PIR.. I couldn't find a pair of PIR trousers on the bay.. Also the searchterm 'Overlord' came up with some rather obscure games and other stuff that have nothing to do with trousers...

resortes805 · Mar 1, 2011

I have to second the recommendation for Buzz Ricksons.

Edward · Mar 2, 2011

1961MJS said:
Edward, are those PIR's button fly or zipper?

Thanks

The Yardborough model, as I have, are button fly. Not sure about the others. I was sure they are, but I can't find any confirmation one way or the other on the website.

djgo-cat-go said:
Would you like to share a link to PIR.. I couldn't find a pair of PIR trousers on the bay.. Also the searchterm 'Overlord' came up with some rather obscure games and other stuff that have nothing to do with trousers...

http://www.pirclothingco.com

djgo-cat-go · Mar 30, 2011

Thanks Edward.

I ordered a Buzz Ricksons Chino:

djgo-cat-go · Mar 31, 2011

shucks.. Buzz Rickson Europe ran out of size 36.. According to Rob size 36 will never be available... ever again?!... bummer..

scotrace · Mar 31, 2011

Because of the primary market? There have to be plenty of Japanese men with 36 waists.

djgo-cat-go · Mar 31, 2011

scotrace said:
Because of the primary market? There have to be plenty of Japanese men with 36 waists.

That's what I thought.. they'll only go as far as a size 35.. It just makes no sense.. leaving out the bigger/taller-sized US/EU market for this type of repop-clothing.. I'm a dissapointed tall EurAsian...

Edward · Apr 1, 2011

Yeah, give PIR a go, then... I've looked at Buzz before, but always ben lost by the 35 limit. guess they have ther primary market in Japan, and don't need us "fat" westerners...

AlSailor · Apr 2, 2011

If you are looking for something on the cheap side, give Dickies 874 a try. Solidly made, high rise, less dressy than Bills, real workwear pants.

At the Front khakis are more of a period pant style, in my opinion.

Trotsky · Apr 2, 2011

I agree, I have two pair of ATF Khakis and LOVE them, best price/quality on the market, easy.

Guttersnipe · Apr 2, 2011

Trotsky so right about At the Front's khakis. Dollar-for-dollar they are the best "premium" khakis on the market.

I'm always surprised that people don't go the route of buying reproductions intended for reenactor more. I've definitely seen a number of threads with tiles like "who makes to most authentic [_____________]?" Historical reproduction companies almost always win in this regard plus, since their products have to stand up to active use, they tend to produce hard wearing products.

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