Jeans for Boys!

D. good luck! If you find something let me know! My son blow out his knees all the time. I've begun to just patch his pants up and have him go until they're unpatchable. Even his school pants, I can't afford to buy him more pants every week.

Did you know that Sears will replace their jeans for free if they wear out like that? Something to look into.

S.

I don't know if they still have this program, but Sears used to have a plan that if they out grew, or got holes in jeans you could take them back and get a new pair free. I signed up for it when Sears was still here in Leavenworth.

Hi D.,

Just when I thought I would lose my mind from the jean knee blowouts of my son, they stopped. I talked to him about being more careful. No trauma to him, he is still very active. But more than that, I think he just finally outgrew the stage. I tried patching the knees and that worked but the jeans were stiff and uncomfortable then and it was some work and the patches liked to come off after a few washings (probably helped along by my son, I suspect).

I'm just writing to offer support and empathy. That stage of our clothing life sucked! But, this, too, shall pass. Did you ever notice there are no size 7 - 10 boys jeans in thrift and second hand shops?

L. C.

When my boys were young I had the same problem. I purchased more expensive jeans from Sears and instead of a new pair a week, we only need them every other week. LOL Whatever you buy for them why not try ironing on patches. I assume they still have iron patches. Put one on the outside and one on the inside. Hopefully that will work for you.

My name is L. and I wll be 61 next month. That makes my youngest son 34 so it has been a long time. Maybe the patches will help.

Okay, Sears has a program for jeans. For every pair you buy, if the knees wear out or they get holes, you can take them in and get 1 replacement pair for each pair you buy! Just keep your receipt. This includes any brand in the store!!!

I am not sure how true this is, I haven't given it a shot, but I was told that I believe its sears, but not positive, I know some department store at a mall. But I've heard that they will exchange a pair of jeans if worn out before the child grows out of them. I looked for the email but its been so long ago I'm not sure. It wouldnt hurt to ask around, I mean if you are buying a pair of jeans for $30 or so and never have to pay to replace them unles they grow out of them or say $15 for a new pair however often I mean it might save some money. I know when my boys get that age I will definately be looking into it.

i have 3 boys also... they can't make boy-proof jeans, can they!

Well it sounds like you have tried every jean possible. Have you tried possibly putting an iron on patch on the inside of the knee. They're not costly and it sounds like it may be worth a try. It would be like double material on the knee. Hope this helps.

Try Arizona Jeans from JC Penney, I always had good luck with those.

Hello!! I feel your pain....I have tried Old Navy, Levis, Arizona's, Wrangler, Kohl's.....nothing seems to work. I will tell you I have recently discovered 2 years ago that iron on patches on the inside helps it so much. I went almost a year before I bought jeans. My son loves to play soccer and baseball so sliding on his knees is a priority in his life. LOL!! It is now to the point that he is out growing them instead of them getting holes first. Good luck to ya!!

~S.

SEARS. Keep your receipts. It helps to make yourself a note as to which receipt goes with which jeans.

Sears has a Kids Club Program - no charge to join. If the cloths wear out before they grow out of them, Sears replaces them. You also earn coupons toward future purchases.

D.,

I am experiencing the same problem with my 6 yr. old boy's pants and jeans. In the last two months, I have had to replace four pairs of khaki pants (school uniform) and one pair of jeans. I have tried just about every brand as well, including Gap. I don't know if you shop at Sears, but apparently they have a program called KidVantage Club. You can sign up at any retail register at Sears to enroll. You will automatically receive special discounts throughout the year, and every time you spend $100.00 on kids/infant clothing and/or kids/infant shoes, you will receive a 15% off coupon for your next purchase (The coupon prints out on your receipt immediately.) The best part, though, is the "wear out warranty." If your child wears out his clothing and shoes before he outgrows them, then Sears will replace those items for free! That includes holes in jeans and pants!! I hope this helps.

Sears used to have a guarantee on their kids jeans that they would replace them if they wore out before they were outgrown. Don't know if they still have this or not but you might check it out.

I have the same problem! Maybe you could have a couple of pairs of "play jeans", and some "good jeans". It may mean more changing of clothes, but if they take the good ones off right after school, they could wear them again if they're not visibly dirty. Then just tell them that if they tear up their good jeans you'll buy the girly, flowery patches to put on the knees of those!! ;)

It's been a long time since my kids were little, but Sears used to have a program where if their jeans failed, they would replace them with the same size - free! It's worth checking out.

Good Morning D.. I am a mother of 4, 3 of which are boys (9-12yrs). I have found Levi's to be the best. BUT there are different thicknesses in their jeans. Make sure what you are buying are the thicker jeans. The thinner ones ran holes within 3 or 4 weeks. I've had the thicker ones (some of which I bought second hand from a garage sale) that have lasted 2 years - through 2 of my boys. It is rare I can get a pair to last through 3 boys because they are all three very much boys. They love to play alot outside. Hope this helps! Have a great day!

Did you know Sears has a program that replaces childrens jeans if they blow knees out,etc. as long as the child is still in the same size? I don't shop there but my sister has two boys and buys all of their pants there because of that. You might check into it.

My oldest daughter has the same problem and no matter what brand we buy her it happens. The only advice I can give you is to buy patches. I actually put her patches on the inside and every now and then put a decorative one on the outside (the inside ones are less noticable). Of course she is a girl and they don't make many decorative ones for boys now a days. This seems to help some. We gave up buying the really expensive jeans until she learns to stay off of the floor and her knees. Good Luck.

D. my name is V. and I shop at Sears and or Sears Grand they have a double padded knee just for boys you may want to check them out they are awesome. Good luck

A friend of mine told me that if you buy jeans at sears and they wear out you can exchange them up to a year as long as you keep your reciept.I have not tried this yet but I guess she has done it.Hope this helps

Sears - use their Kidvantage program (FREE!). If they wear them out before they grow them out, they'll replace them! Just keep your receipts. :)

I have had good luck lately with Levi Strauss for my 10 year old. I ahve gone through the same thing. When he was younger I loved Kids R Us brand, but he is too big now :(

Good luck!

We have four boys and a girl and I have a great tip for you. When our little guys were in that stage I went to a sewing store or Wal-mart and bought these iron in patches. they are about 3 in. by 5 in. You iron them on the inside of the jeans right where they always blow out the knee. This reinforces that area and makes it last so much longer!
Best wishes, K. W.
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Hi! I am the mother of four boys and I know what you mean. Sears has a Kid Advantage program that guarantees that your kids will outgrow the clothes or shoes before they wear out or you get another for free! Plus, for every $100.00 you spend on children's clothes or shoes, you get a 15% off coupon towards a future purchase. Try Sears! Good Luck! K

Sears used to have a brand of jeans that were guaranteed not to wear out. I don't know if they still have them. They would replace them if the wore out. I think they were called tough skins.

At one time, Sears carried the best jeans for boys. They had double knees in them and I didn't ever have a problem with the knees. I have 3 very busy boys and they were the best jeans ever.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one with that problem. The school uniform my son wears is the worst. They seem to tear at the sides and knees. It was getting expensive buying new pants. I now sew them up and mend them the best I can.

I ended doing the iron on patch on the inside of the pants and that seems to help.

Thanks to the other mom about the Sears program, I'll have to look into it.

I don't have any suggestion on any brands but I do know that Sears has a kids club and any clothes or shoes that gets ripped or torn before they move to the next size, they will replace for free. So when the knees get ripped out take them in and they'll replace them.

One of the main dept stores has a deal that if you blow out the knees before the child outgrows them then they give you a new pair free. I am thinking it is Sears. Check it out!

go to Sears and buy there brand (Canyon River). if the knees come out they will replace the same size jean for you at no cost. I didnt not know that when my boys were little, but I bought wranglers at KMart.

Sears has a great free program. It is called Kidvantage. They will replace any of the jeans purchased at their stores for the exact same size. Their brand toughskins - do no need a receipt. All others need a receipt to prove they were purchased at a Sears store. So, if you have buy a pair of Levi's in a size 6 - with your receipt they will give you another pair of Levi's in a size 6 at no cost. I ask my family to buy my boys jeans at Sears and then ask them for the receipts, so I can capitalize on this great program. I have done it on my oldest pants so that when my youngest is in that size he has a new pair of pants. It is free to sign up. Good Luck.

Try Sears I think they will still replace them if the wear out.

I like to purchase my sons jeans at Sears, they have a program that when the knees wear out on them they will take them back and exchange them for a new pair. You have to sign up for it, so when your make your purchase don't forget to ask about it.

Have you tried Toughskins jeans from Sears?

Instead of trying to find a brand that's more durable than others; take the old pairs of jeans, and cut them into patches about a five inch square. Get you some of that fabric glue or adhesive for aplying patches without stitching. Turn the new jeans inside out, and secure the patches to the inside of the jeans knees, turn them right side out, and wash. That should give a longer life to all their jeans as it will stregthen the material in the area that wears out the fastest. It works realy well.

Try Sears brand - tough skins I believe is the brand name. Their knees are double layered and sears replaces them if the knees blow out.

D.,
Yeah! I'm with you sister!!! My oldest boys are 7 & 9 and I have the same problem. However, I didn't get mad at the jeans, I got mad at my boys. Well, sorta. I keep asking them if they REALLY need to play on their knees so much. I hound them every once in a while on how they play. But I'm going to say it . . . ready? . . . here goes . . . "Boys Will Be Boys!" :) But hey, if you ever find a pair of jeans that's tough enough, please do tell. I just went to my boys' room and counted the "Holy Jeans" pile on the floor in the corner of their room. (I keep saving them in case I want them to use a bad pair for something.) I counted 10!!! Ten pair of waisted jeans! One of them was a new blue color too. I'm in the same boat you are in. Please pass on the news if you hear of a jean tough enough for our boys.
Thanks and Good Luck!
C.

Go to Sears and buy US Polo. The are a name brand that I think some people buy to look like they have money but not all of us. I buy US Polo for all three of my boys. They look brand new every day no matter how many times I wash them or they wear them. Sears has them for the same price you would buy a crapper pair of Walmart jeans. Southpole is good too, but US Polo fits better. Sears has the kidvantage so every $100.00 you spend on your phone number you get 15% off your next purchase. I learned my lesson on Walmart clothes 3 years ago when I started working at Sears. I relized I was wasting my money before on junk. I now buy clothes that don't fade, don't seem like the material is disolving in the wash. Check them out! I do buy Target clothes for my 7 year old daughter, but she isn't hard on stuff like the boys. Man after reading evryones response about Sears, I'm not sure why the stores are on the verge of closing due to no traffic. I'm not just saying Sears cause I work there though, I say it as a mom of 6 that knows...good luck

Check with Sears to see if they still have a warranty on their jeans. It used to be they would replace them at no cost if the knees blow out.

I have found Gap and Tommy jeans to be the most durable. However I also use Old Navy jeans and use the iron on patches on them. The patches help- but only somewhat- my boys have still have had holes in the knees of the jeans- and then the patch (which is a different color) shows through and can look tacky. Finally I decided that they need to have 1 nice pair for when we go out- so they have a pair that they put on when we leave and take off when we get home- then they wear their play jeans other than when we're out. This seems to help a little for us... Good luck!!

try to go to Shopko(if you have one) or sears... these stores have a program that will replace with the same brand, same size if they wear out. At Sears its easy to sign up for and Shopko even has levis that they will replace... again, same size same brand. Good luck! J.

Someone told me once that they bought theirs at Sears because they are guaranteed. They will replace them if they get holes. It may be a specific brand so check with the store.