[datr]

I've run into this issue with jeans. They develop holes around the crotch six months after buying a new pair.

A decade ago I'd buy jeans and they'd last years. Unfortunately my waist line has since increased and none of those survivors now fit me.

I started with Levi 511s and -- when they started failing -- moved to Nudie Jeans (2x price) as they offer free repairs. When I tried to get them repaired though I was told there was a six week waiting time which seemed excessive.

Next I went with a local atelier (3x price) figuring if I spent more that would solve the problem but it happened again.

[myself248]

In my experience this means they're fitting wrong and there's undue stress in the place that they're failing. For crotch area specifically, look into Duluth Trading's "Ballroom" pants.

Alternately, the moment you buy new pants, add some iron-on patch reinforcement across the area. A two-dollar giant patch can spread the force out quite a bit and probably double the lifetime of the unreinforced fabric.

But really, a tailor should be able to tell you what's wrong with the fit and how to fix it.

[ziml77]

As someone who has also had these issues with the crotch of pants wearing out, I would also suggest trying these options.

It's a combination of stretching and friction. Jeans have it especially bad because they have prominent seams right where the thighs touch, causing an extra large amount of friction. A gusseted crotch (which I believe the Ballroom jeans have) both helps with the stretching and moves the seams around.

[haradion]

In my experience, this often indicates a poorly-fitting cut. If your belt naturally sits below your hips, you'll probably want jeans specifically designed for that.

[yourapostasy]

Have you tried selvedge denim jeans? Try a pair of Uniqlo brand ones for an entry level good value before getting into the more rarefied brands that are even more durable but more expensive.

[onemoresoop]

> selvedge denim jeans

I got these from uniqlo and like them quite a bit but, beware, they're unwashed and will shrink some when first washed so keep that in mind when buying.

[jemmyw]

I've tried various expensive jean brands and really expensive with custom fitting and none of them lasted longer than the cheap local brand I buy from now. Not only can I get 3 pairs or more for the same money, they do repairs for free if it's their fault or really cheaply if it's my fault.

[runnerup]

Bonobos brand jeans have served me well. I highly recommend them.

I too notice the decline in jeans quality. The cheap jeans I had as a kid in the 90’s were nearly indestructible. Sometimes I’d skin my knee but my jeans wouldn’t get a hole…

[philwelch]

I switched from jeans to cargo pants for this exact reason a few years ago.

[jjtheblunt]

upvote as in "ditto: same solution here, worked great".

[robert_foss]

I've got several 5-10year old Nudie pairs. Enough of a buffer to get me through 6-12weeks waiting times easily.