Featured Product: Carhartt Duck Work Dungaree - Double Knee

Double Knee Forever!

5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)
Submitted by Tanicala Rogelio from Honolulu, HI, January 20, 2007

"I am UNION IBEW 1186 electrician who owns 5 pairs of double knee dungerees and I wear one each day. They last on average about 2 years each. Besides they are made in the USA by union hands. WIN, WIN. Try one on for size.. They start of oversized but after a few washes they shrink to the right size. I would suggest just order your normal pants size, unless you're gonna wear them over something else. As far as I'm concerned these are the only pants worth buying and wearing to work."

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Timberland Pro Titan Work Boots the Toughest Available?

Okay, I get a lot of questions from customers asking me to recommend the “most comfortable” or the “toughest” work boots available.

That’s a real tough question, and the answer is, well, it depends.

Much of it is subjective, and has to be. Feet are like clouds, coming in different shapes and sizes, and not all work boots will fit everyone the same. Equally, much of it depends on the work boot being a good match for the work conditions for which it’s being used.

I, myself, have always been a huge fan of work boots that are made from full grain leather featuring a Goodyear welt (stitchdown) construction. Aside from comfort, my feeling is that these are the most durable and provide the best value. However, after watching a recent video from Timberland that shows their new Ever-Guard leather work boots being abused in a sandblasting booth, I’ve come away rather impressed.

My first mental image of Timberland Pro work boots prior to adding them to our line was all fluff, no substance. I thought they would rest on the success of their urban line, targeting comfort and style. Man, was I wrong.

Timberland seems to offer the most complete package of any brand I’ve seen; comfort, style, durability and price. At the very least, they have been the most innovative work boot manufacturer out there.

Here’s a real life example:

I’ve been selling Timberland’s Ever-Guard metatarsal work boots to a local foundry in Amherst, Ohio for almost a year now. The foundry has one of the harshest work environments. The black acidic sand they use for the molding process destroys boots in a matter of weeks. The Ever-Guards, although not impervious, have held up fantastically well for the tortures of the foundry.

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Featured Product: Carhartt Double Knee Logger Dugarees

Carhartt Double Front Logger Jeans

5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)
Submitted by Paula Gee from Fairfield, CA, January 19, 2007

"My husband is a bridge builder/carpenter and will only wear these jeans at work (at home, too, actually). They are heavier and last much longer then any other work pants he has worn in over 20 years in this field."

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Carhartt for Women Available Fall ‘07

Carhartt announced plans to roll out its new women’s workwear line nationally for Fall 2007. The long anticipated line, designed specifically for the female figure, features a full line up of pants, shirts, jackets, bib overalls and accessories.

In 2006, Carhartt placed the women’s workwear line in several test locations across the country. And, according to their initial sales figures, results exceeded expectations.

Carhartt has been careful with new releases and lines in recent years, therefore we expect their women’s clothing to be well thought out and representative of the quality one expects.

Over the past two years, ConstructionGear.com has been receiving a growing number of requests for women’s workwear, especially items from the Carhartt brand. In response, we’ve ordered the full line of
Carhartt for women, which should be available from our web site sometime in May of 2007. We expect heavy demand and foresee quantities to be limited throughout all of 2007.

Featured Product: Arborwear Original Tree Climbers Pants

a great item 5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)
Submitted by chris burkey by from Detroit, Michigan, March 11, 2006
"I bought two pairs of these, comfortable, durable, and cut perfect for movement. truly, my favorite pair of pants. also the best cell-phone pocket design yet."

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Looking For New Work Boot Lines...

ConstructionGear.com is looking to add a couple new work boot lines to it's lineup, and we'd like your thoughts.

Currently, we offer CAT, Danner Georgia LaCrosse, Carhartt and Wolverine.

So, do you have a favorite that you'd like to see us carry? If so, email us with the name of the brand, and we'll be happy to consider it!

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Featured Product: Georgia Giant Romeo with Crepe Wedge Sole

Best work slipper ever!!!

5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

Submitted by tombuerk@comcast.net from Pennsylvania, April 11, 2006

"I forget how many pairs of these I've worn out. They are the best romeo on the market, and the best price!"

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