I have bought multiple items and while they are good quality they are larger than described and often have to be returned, a great inconvenience.
Men's DuluthFlex Fire Hose Relaxed Fit 5-Pocket Pants
- 8-oz. Fire Hose® cotton canvas for durability
- 3% spandex gives you extra flex when crouching, climbing, lunging
- Prewashed for broken-in comfort right out of the box
- Stain- and water-repellent FendOff Finish
- Classic 5-pocket styling
- Hidden Crouch Gusset® for extra freedom of movement
- Reinforced cuffs for extra wear
- 12"-deep side pockets swallow extra tools and gear
- Extra-wide belt loops
- Relaxed Fit – same generous Tradesman Fit you love, now with a new name. Sits at the waist, and generously sized for ease of movement on the job.
- Imported
Inseam
Waist
Size
- Best Uses
- 569Casual Wear
- 245Going Out
- 241Wear To Work
- 170Business Casual
- 145Travel
- Comfort vs Style
- 283Comfort Driven
- 12Style Driven
- Describe Yourself
- 549Casual Dresser
- 129Career
- 113Classic Style
- 101Bargain Shopper
- 38Classic Dresser
wore these once, and laundered them per the tag and they noticeably shrank. I have not had this issue with my other pairs. Could be a one-off problem (I hope) and not a sign of a change.
It has been some years since I bought a pair of Duluth 5-pocket fire hose pants but this new pair is nothing like the old pair from years ago. The fabric is hardly what you could describe as "fire hose." It is not even as substantial as denim. The original fire hose fabric was amazing and the pant I originally bought has worn like iron and is still going strong. I decided to get another pair but quite frankly I am disappointed in the fabric change. I would still recommend it as a work pant but would only buy it on sale. Compared to the original fire hose pant this one just won't stand up to the original so if you are considering it, wait for a sale. It's worth it at the sale price.

Way to relaxed. Should be marked 48 and not 46 waist and legs too long by at least an inch
The fit is good, the fabric is sturdy and the pants re well made.