Beat the hole-in-the-knee syndrome with Carhartt Jeans for Kids {Review}

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My boys are 4 and 6 and they play rough, and when I say rough I mean hole-in-the-knee rough.  Last year I threw away three pairs of pants that were pretty much brand new because they tore up the knees.  I was so bummed and out to the garbage they went.  Since then I have bought cheaper pants that they could play in but aren’t always the best looking, but hey they were cheap!

Well Carhartt has taken on this tough challenge or creating clothes for kids who play hard!  It makes total sense to me as Carhartt is the brand my dad trusts to be durable workwear.  Carhartt has been perfecting their leading brand for 124 years now so I think they know what they are doing!  The new Carhartt children’s jeans are made to last longer than traditional jeans, with 10-10.5 ounce, 100% percent cotton premium denim, with triple strict construction and five-pocket features provide extra strength and durability.  And yes they come in sizes from 4-16 for boys and girls.  I have no doubt my daughter will be a tom-boy and play rough like her brothers so I will definitely be keeping Carhartt in the back of my mind for when she is bigger!

So I admit I was excited for the challenge of having my 6 year old wear his new Carhartts to not only look nice but be able to actually play in his jeans!  So far we haven’t been outside too much because of the crazy weather here in Chicago but he has sledded in them once so far (of course without snow pants) and just feeling them you can tell the difference.  Its not that the pants are heavier than others, but they are just made with a thicker material and held together tighter.

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Features:

  • 100% cotton denim with full seat and thigh
  • Adjustable waist
  • Triple-stiched seams for durability
  • Side utility band, ruler pocket and double utility pockets (just like dad)
  • Available in sizes 4-7 and 8-16

Overall, I am a huge fan of the Carhartt jeans for kids and they are worth it for the extra money they cost.  Yes they are a little more than some other brands but they will last.  This is especially a big deal for me since I rely on the jeans lasting through both of my boys.  It also ends up costing more anyways if you have to replace jeans because your kids got a hole-in-the-knee (two pairs of cheap jeans are usually more than one pair of Carhartt jeans.)  Since my boys live in their jeans (they’d sleep in them if I let them) I don’t mind spending the money for a high quality product we will get our use of.  I love too how nice the jeans look, as my boys can wear them to school and look presentable and then come home and play in the dirt!

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Love this closure, my son has trouble with buttons and this hook closure is so much easier for him.

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Love that they show the height and weight suggestions for sizes, since sometimes my kids are in-between sizes.

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BUY IT:  Check out the Carhartt website to start shopping for your kids (and yourselves!)  You can also check out where to find Carhartt products from each product page.

Girls:  Available in sizes 4-5-6-6X and 7-8-10-12-14.

Boys:  Available in sizes 4-7 and 8-16.

WIN IT:  (1) US winner will receive a pair of children’s Carhartt jeans in the size and sex of their choice.

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  1. Amylynn H says:

    My son crawls a lot when playing with his cars and trucks. It really give the knees of his pants a workout!

  2. Crystal says:

    Just being a boy! I have NO idea how they wear their clothes out so fast!!

  3. Kelly D says:

    When my son plays on the floor he tends to slide down on his knees, and he has holes in the legs of 2 pairs of jeans now.

  4. kim burnett says:

    Running around outside and falling down

  5. emily l says:

    Theatre! It doesn’t seem like it would, but with all the dancing and such, he’s always falling down and ripping his jeans. lol

  6. Gosh, he’s a boy. I can’t name an activity that he does that ISN’T hard on his jeans!

  7. Sarah says:

    The playground always takes a toll on my son’s pants!

  8. Leanne Hill says:

    He has a habit of running and then sliding on his knees….. boys. lol

  9. Zipper McGee says:

    My son plays on the ground with his trucks and trains.

  10. Chad H says:

    Living in the woods and playing in the dirt sure wear on the jeans.

  11. joanne gentry says:

    Bike riding….my grandson loves to hop on his bike and explore…the bottoms of his jeans get ruffed up. Then jumping off the bike to get into the dirt and weeds to gather “great stuff” wears on the knees as well. Love him!!

  12. Staci Luker says:

    Bouncing around on the trampoline!

  13. Desiree says:

    my son is constantly playing football with his friends….couldn’t tell u how many pairs ive ended up tossing!!

  14. McKim says:

    The biggest thing is playing in the dirt and gravel.

  15. Jessica E Ledford says:

    Playing in gravel on the playground

  16. LISA BLUMENSTEIN says:

    MY 2 BOYS ARE ALWAYS WRESTLING, PLAYING FOOTBALL SLIDING ON THE FLOOR. I AM DOWN TO 1 PAIR OF JEANS THAT DONT HAVE A WHOLE IN THEM FOR MY OLDEST SON. MY YOUNGER SON IS ALSO STARING TO CATCH UP. I THINK HE HAS 3 PAIRS OF JEANS WITH NO HOLES. CANT WAIT UNTIL SPRING LOL

  17. Rebecca Peters says:

    My son is a typical boy and anything to do with outside he does

  18. Candice Hull says:

    We play in mud puddles after the rain and it wears out their clothes. All of us wear out the right knee of our pants first–weird right?
    Thanks!

  19. Amber Stevens says:

    I don’t think its one particular activity my son does that wears on his clothes because it’s mostly everything, he’s a ball of energy everyday. It’s nice to see that there is clothing for kids thats tough but comfortable!

  20. Jennifer Reed says:

    My daughter is always playing on her knees so they wear out quickly.

  21. Terra Heck says:

    They play outside at the campground on the playground equipment. Thanks.
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  22. Tanya Bartlett says:

    Play baseball

  23. cassandra (rab pom) says:

    I would say playing around outside always makes the most mess not one thing in particular!

  24. Melanie Montgomery says:

    PLaying in the yard

  25. Ellie W says:

    My boys are constantly playing tag and wrestling with each other. Their jeans wear out way too fast.

  26. Danielle says:

    My boy plays football at recess.

  27. Mel says:

    Just crawling around

  28. Tara says:

    crawling on the ground!

  29. polly says:

    our 4 year old grandson is always playing outside…crawling in the grass…climbing!

  30. mary gardner says:

    playing football and baseball

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  31. Chris Noe says:

    Just being a 4-year-old boy is hard on Jake’s clothes.

  32. kathy pease says:

    playing kickball and grass stains

  33. susan smoaks says:

    they play outside with the dogs and get really dirty

  34. Kayla M says:

    Running around outside.

  35. carol lewis says:

    Crawl around the floor, play on the playground stuff, and wrestle.

  36. Ashley C says:

    My son loves playing out in the grass. He’s mostly on the ground looking for rocks and digging!

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  37. amy deeter says:

    rolling in the yard

  38. AEKZ2 says:

    My daughter likes to hike and play soccer

  39. Laura Proctor Unger says:

    Playing outside and climbing seems to wear the knees out.

  40. Candace says:

    My 2 1/2 yr old son loves to play with his trucks outside.

  41. Krystal says:

    Playing outside with the dogs and neighborhood kids.

  42. Gianna says:

    Outdoor play.

  43. DanV says:

    Soccer wears out their clothes