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Empire Contact Pants Reviews
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Number of Reviews: |
13 |
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Average Rating: |
8.8 / 10 |
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Manufacturer Website: |
Click here |
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Suggested Retail Price: |
$125 |
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We know you play hard and we respect that. At Empire, we also believe that hard work deserves a reward... so here you are. Introducing the Contact E-Series pants. These pants were constructed with the hardcore paintball player in mind. The guy/girl that is out there both days every weekend, running drills during the week, rain or shine. You need a pant that can be there with you every step of the way. The Contact line was developed to protect and enhance your paintball experience. They are durable, vented, protective and lightweight. Your body will thank you. Every detail has been researched, tested and refined for perfection.
* Whether you are the guy running out to the corners or the snake on the break, our Slider Hip pad will keep you from limping off the field. These built-in pads keep the raspberries in the produce department, not on your hips. Self-contouring design rises above the waistline to cover your hip bones.
* Kevlar pre-curved Dual density knees. The most technically advanced knee on a paintball pant - period.
* Em-Flow Panel design™ air intake in the front and output in the rear. Heavy duty lilac mesh construction.
* CB pad and waistband padding. You (and your girlfriend) will thank us later.
* Buckle internal hideaway key pocket. Now you can take your car key on the field with you with out fear of losing it on the field.
* Neoprene protected pocket covers. Keeps the dirt out of your zippers and the paint away from any hard spots.
* Dual density reinforced pad zones on shin and side of knees, because not all sliding happens directly on your knee.
* AIR mesh TPR rear logo. Not only will this help keep your harness in place but you will also use this to hang your pants after a hard days play.
* Neoprene lined internal swab pocket
* Triple stitched double mesh inseam
* We not only started the 4-way stretch panels above the knees, but we have perfected it. These panels give so your pants don't have to.
* Cinch cord cuffs because we know not everybody is the same height.
* Adjustable Velcro waist, that can cinch down an extra few inches.
* Colorfast sublimated polymesh panels
Size
Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.
Colors
Yellow, Red, Blue, Gray |
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| The Empire Contact Pants are older, so while they may be available used and in a few cases new, they are not commonly available anymore. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
3 months |
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Proto 07 pants
dye 06
smart parts fighter 3 |
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| Marker Setup: |
proto pm7 stock red
karnivor sto e2
2004bko with hybrid grips and everything else stock
phantom pump! |
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| Strengths: |
Padding
comfortable |
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| Weaknesses: |
A little heavy |
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| Review: |
I bought theses becuase i was tired of my proto pants becuase they had very little padding when i got the empire pants i tried them on and they felt really heavy compareed to my protos and smart parts but eventually i got used to it. i felt the knee padding and there great ive used them almost every weekend for the past 3 months and they have lasted geting slammed and riped and battered from speedball / airball
and the woodsball. |
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| Conclusion: |
After im done with the pair i have now im def buying another empire pair there great |
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pbtx07 |
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 |
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Period of
Product Use: |
6 months |
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Jts, these are way better than the jts |
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| Marker Setup: |
PMR, Custom grips, NDZ feedneck, ndz backcap, proto eye cover, proto trigger, and virtue eyes. With freak barrel kit B2 hopper with custom shell and 48/45 DXS tank. |
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| Strengths: |
Knee padding, breathing ability, style |
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| Weaknesses: |
None really just get at a store to make sure they fit right |
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These pants are real nice and the styling of them is also really cool. The knee pads are really comfortable and i dont worry about hurting my knees when i slide. The venting is alos a big plus cause im from Texas and summer ball is really hot so I try to stay as cool as possible when im playing and these do a great job of that. I like where the squeegee pocket is on the leg on other pants they were lower and more on the calf so when you were on your knee it would be kind of awkward getting it out but this one is more on the thigh which makes it alot easier to get out when on a knee. The adjustable straps on the side are also pretty nice feature so if you want to relax a little you can loosen them but then when game time rolls around you can strap it up alot tighter and make sure your pants dont fall down. the ankle straps are good i had the jts and instead of the strap being in the pants double one end always stuck out and i like them tight around my ankles which meant there was a long piece of elastic string stuff on either side of my feet so it was alot eastier for me to trip over, but these pants put that end into the pants also so you dont have to worry about tripping over it. the two front pockets are pretty nice and deep so you can put money or whetever in there and not have to worry about it falling out when you are sliding around. The hips are also very well padded and help with the slidding cause again like the knee pads i dont even worry about sliding on anything cause it is very well padded and comfortable. The crotch is also very nicely padded which is a huge plus for guys I have been shoth there and didnt feel it in these pants luckily. |
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| Conclusion: |
I would recommend getting these pants they are really nice and knee pads are pretty good to. typed enough in review to convince you to buy!! |
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| Rating: |
| 9 out of 10 | Last edited on Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 at 9:21 pm PST |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| 1 year | 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Jeans - Did not last more than three sessions. |
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| Marker Setup: |
Piranha EXT Red/Black Fade
J&J Pro 1 barrel
FBM Trigger
Clamping Feed Neck
45 / 3000 |
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| Strengths: |
Comfortable
No Movement Restriction
Durable Padded Knees |
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| Weaknesses: |
Some small seam failures - see review. |
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| Review: |
As a recreational speed ball player with a morgage and kids, I only get to play once every two to three weeks. I play at an indoor facility with very slick turf. This works great for sliding into bunkers while shooting. After each session I would leave with sore knees and by the third time both knees of my jeans would be torn. I decided it was time to get some paintball pants. Went to the local store to find a pant that would last and give some padding to my old knees. The lower priced pants did not seem to have the padding I was looking for so the owner suggested I try on the Empire Contact pant for comparison. Wow, they were comfortable and allowed easy movement. After some quick calculations I realized I was spending about $140 a year on jeans, so these would be cheaper (if they held up) and offer some real nice knee padding. I could not resist, so I bought them and have used them for the last year.
I was not sure if the knees would hold up to the amount of sliding, but after a year they are still going strong and the padding has worked out fantastic. The pants do not restrict any movement on the field and the adjustments work well with my 25# weight fluctuations. I did recently have a seam open near the right hip pad, but I repaired it and all is well. |
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| Conclusion: |
Worth the money, actually saved me money over the year.
Very comfortable and flexable.
Knee and hip padding are a turf sliders dream.
I give this a 9 because my wife did not understand why a recreational player would need a $100+ pair of pants and the small seam failure. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
Only tested |
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
BDU |
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| Marker Setup: |
Speedball -
SP Ion, 14 Inch Blue Freak Jr., Blue SP Q-Lock, Blue SP On/Off, Blue Max'D Body Kit, 68/4500 Crossfire Tank, 68 Empire '06 Tank Cover
Woodsball -
MR-2, 20 OZ C02 tank, Egg , Tru-Flight 14 " barrel
Overlord pistol W/Ariakon holster, and extra magazine. |
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| Strengths: |
Stylish, padded, excellent price,adjustable |
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| Weaknesses: |
None so far |
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| Review: |
Well, after I ripped the crotch out of my BDU, I needed something to replace them, and plus, the BDU wasen't very comfortable in the first place, so I decided to go with my hommies at Empire for my new pair of pants. I chose Contact pants, and man, am I glad I did! I was worried about sizing in these, well it ends up they are extremy adjustable, I got Larges, and they fit 34-38 waist, and I'm realy glad, because then I can use them for the next few years (If they last that long!).
The cod, or what ever you want to call it is padded which is a plus, it zips up, then velcros, and then buttons, so your fly won't come down in a game (Worst Nightmare!). The knees are also padded very well, which I deffintly need. These pants flat out look awsome, and I'm sure you'd enjoy them!
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| Conclusion: |
I'd recommend them, hands down, I love 'em! |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
old baggy pants that ripped (that's y i needed this)
redz envy 05 pants (just tested) |
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| Marker Setup: |
m98 (not custom) no, not a wal- mart or kmart gun... one of the old ones
teardrop barrel
psychoballistics z- drop
macroline kit
dead on proseal
empire reloader 2
cross fire 68/ 3000
(i need a new marker) :,( |
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| Strengths: |
KEVLAR!!!
Very durable
Looks
Great padding
Very adjustable waist |
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| Weaknesses: |
These can fit an anorexic guy to a pot-belly,
Very very expensive |
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| Review: |
i ordered these pants about a month ago cause my military style pants that i used to use finally ripped from sliding into bunkers, when looking for pants, i was lookin at an APG mag. (cause guam doesnt get any other paintball mags. i think) i saw a pic of Brian Fow and Googled all that stuff (cause it looked good. lol) when i saw the price, i was shocked $112!!! that's a lot! my parents dont buy anything for me, so i just gave up on getting a new marker and got all the EMPIRE contact gear instead. so i ordered. when they came in about a week later, i immediately tried everything on so i would know if i had to send anything back. these pants have a lot of pokets. even one for your keys! hip padding, knee padding, pull strings at the ankles, and even a nifty little name tag thingy for ur name, team, and number. when i tried the stuff on, the gloves literally "fitted like a glove" the jersey was good, but the pants i thought would never fit (too big, im about a 32" so i got Medium) and i thought i might have to send them back, BUT, i found out that there is velcro for the adjustable straps all the way around the back of the waist! u guys who said that they were too small or too big i dunno why you would say something lyk that! lol i tightened them and they fit and never rode up or fell down when i played the next sunday.
On the field these got me a lot of stares... or it was cause of my crappy mask and top of the line clothes combo ( i have a Scott Hotshot and put a thread in the mask forums so i could replace it.) when i used these, i couldnt feel anythin when i slid into the snake! or into the fifty! yes, on the brake, i play front.haha with an old school m98 i got from my older cousin! yes, people laugh at me... :.( i can take people out wit it tho! im glad my knees dont get ripped up anymore cause of the padding. water doesnt get into the knee parts too! the hip padding is my savior! these are very comfortable too, i didnt wanna take them off.. until i got paint on my chair. haha stupid me. |
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These pants are the best! pockets for a squeegee, and keys, normal pockets for whatever, great padding, pull- strings (cause we're not all the same height) and also a pretty kool hook at the back to make hanging these to dry easier. i would deffinately reccomend these for rich noobs, intermediate players, and pros alike. these hold up grat on the field and can fit a lot of people, and to top it off, they look good too! |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
05 Empire Pants
BDUs |
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| Marker Setup: |
'05 Angel Speed (Black/Red Fade)
Evo II Z-boarded
Hybrid MDF
Hybrid Grind on/off
SM-1 Orbium 3 Barrel Kit
Crossfire 68/45 LP tank
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| Strengths: |
Strong Knees
Hip Pads
Cinches
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| Weaknesses: |
There were not any of note |
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| Review: |
This pant is perfectly suited to the tournament/agressive paintballer. The built-in padding has saved my tail the last 3/4 times i've played with them. The knees padding is a bit more flexible than the old school kneepads, and the hip pads are a dream. Without a doubt getting into a bunker is a much less painful task that it was before. They're well articulated and my large pair fit me exactly as i ordered them. no complaints. A+ |
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If you play agressive and can afford these pants they're well worth the c-note |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
4 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Planet Eclipse Distortion Pants |
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| Marker Setup: |
Olive/Black G4H Nexus Ego
Star upgrades
14" Shaft 2 piece barrel |
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| Strengths: |
Durable
Good looks
Comfortable |
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| Weaknesses: |
Kinda Heavy
Sizing
Back is hard rubber |
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| Review: |
I got my Empire Contacts in on Thursday and took them out today to practice. The first thing you notice is how well they feel when you're wearing them. They are baggy, but not uncomfortably so.
The kneepads are made out of kevlar and are very comfortable to slide on. The pants gave me a great range of motion and good protection from shin/thigh/crotch shots. Also they are very good for sliding on.
The only complaints that I have towards the Empire Contact pants are the sizing (luckily I correctly chose XL when I usually wear a Large) and the upper back portion of the pants. The upper back is made out of hard rubber, and only seems to serve as breaking balls. |
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Overall you will be hard pressed to find a better quality pair of pants out there designed for paintball. They are stylish, rugged, and comfortable. Besides some minor flaws, they work exactly how paintball pants should work. |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
REACT |
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| Marker Setup: |
currently none, m6 w/ ul and ul frame on the way |
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| Strengths: |
Looks, padding, quality |
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| Weaknesses: |
Zipper |
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Well, i'm an empire guy, i just like the way the stuff looks, and they have very good quality in their products. Before the Contact's i was using REacts, and dint think they could get much better. I got hte Contact pants for Christmas and fell inlove, they fit great, and feel great. one thing i like about them was that there was less color than the previous pants, the padding, as with all empire pants, is great, i really like the hip/slider pads, they really do their job. The pants are very durrable, i havent had any frayed stitching or anything of that sort. The only complaint i have is that the Zipper doensnt zip anymore, it goes up all the way, but does not close the zipper, only at the top. this was a dissapointment because, even though i have worn the pants every weekend to work (ref at field) and only played in them twice, the zipper shouldnt be broken. other than this these are great pants, iw ould choose them over any other out there right now, except maybe those draxxus pants. |
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| Conclusion: |
Buy these pants, great looks, feel, fit, and function |
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The accuracy of this review is disputed. Please see discussion on the comments page.
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 0 of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Diablo D13 05
Empire React 05 |
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Who cares...it's about pants |
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| Strengths: |
Looks |
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| Weaknesses: |
thin/no pads on knees
Not baggy, WAY SMALL! NOT SO COMFORTABLE |
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| Review: |
The pants look good, concept is good, just made really small than what is advertised. Pant legs are not baggy! No way to catch a bounce on break with out baggy pants!. The padding in knees is nothing to jump around about. There isn't much at all actually. I like them, the design is good. Just not worth the money for the name "EMPIRE". I wish they would have been baggy and more room. I hope they make better ones next year. I think this year was a step backward than forward. I am going to try the Diablo pro pants next. I give them a 3 out of 10. Just nothing to really be excited about or good enough to rave about them. Sad really. |
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Don't wast your money. |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Empire Inverts: Pretty nice pants |
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Black-Orange Ripper 2 with VP bolt, pistons, and hoseguard, a function ASA, katana style techna, m3 infamous board, lucky 15 and hybird grips.
Dust black dm6 all stock...soon to have lime green accents or a lime fade. |
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| Strengths: |
See Review \/ |
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| Weaknesses: |
See Review \/ |
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| Review: |
Alright, Empire has done it again, making a great product, and again with the Empire Contact pants, they have outdone them selves.
Key Strengths:
Padding/Weight/Durability- The Padding is wonderful, on the lower leg area, and even some on the hip part of the pants for hip slides. They are very lightweight, and they can take a beating.
Grip/Other Stuff- Has very nice grip to the ground when hipsliding/diving/knee sliding etc. Keeps you in place, No stumbling or anything. They look nice, kinda limited color choices, I beleive the colors are Gray, Black, Yellow, Red, Blue, correct me if I'm wrong.
Key Weaknesses:
The pants sizes: I really shouldnt even be talking about this, but Empire was kind of off with the sizing, I orderd Size Large, They gave me what seemed to be mediums. I sent them back to pbgear (actionvillage) and got Size XL. After that they were fine. |
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Other than the pants sizing problem, I would defianetly recommend these pants to anyone. |
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