Flex Fire Hose Double Knee Work Pants
✓ 3 expert reviews · Expert-Verified
Est. ~$85 · check retailer for current price
Expert Intelligence
0 of 2 experts recommend it
3 reviews · Carl Murawski
Carl MurawskiYouTubeNot recommendedSentiment 2/5
Competitive alternative with similar features to premium options but less stylish appearance with a more utilitarian work shirt aesthetic.
Strength
- Pencil pockets
- Stretch fabric
- Looks burly and functional
Weakness
- Looks more like a traditional work shirt rather than casual-friendly
- More expensive than Carhartt alternative
Carl MurawskiYouTubeNot recommendedSentiment 2/5
Lightweight double knee pants with good stretch and belt loop strength, but compromised by thin fabric leading to lower puncture and tear resistance. Better for breathability than durability.
Strength
- Thinnest material for breathability
- Good belt loop pull at 77.7 lbs
- Strong hammer loop pull at 89.8 lbs
- Includes stretch
Weakness
- Low puncture resistance at 28.4 lbs
- Double knee only rated 55.8 lbs puncture
- Burns up very quickly
- Ripped material rather than belt loops in test
- Moderate leg tear at 173.1 lbs
Carl MurawskiYouTubeGenuine Workwear (Legacy)
Excellent workwear that delivered real value, but brand aesthetic has been diluted over time as the company shifted toward backyard dad aesthetics rather than true tradesman focus.
Strength
- Awesome quality
- Great No Bull guarantee
- Functional work pants
- Owned multiple pairs
Weakness
- Brand diluted by venture capital and public company pressures
- Shifted away from original workwear mission
- Now more backyard dad aesthetic than trade-focused
