Techie Clothing

[supertechie1]

Hey all.. i've got a question that i'm sure many of you have opinions about and i was just wondering what works.. I building my inventory of techie clothing, footwear, and accessories.. ie flashlights, multitools etc. Does any one have any suggestions on good techie blacks. Especially pants.. i cant seem to find just the right ones for the job. I need blacks to wear for shows and stuff and althought i've been at this for quite awhile i can seem to find anything thats "just right".. but anyway not just tech pants but shoes, shirts if theres an amazing suggestion that works better than a regular old tshirt, and any accessories that would be good for the job. Prefered brands and where did you get them at would also be great. Thanks!

[avkid]

First I have to know one thing, are you guy or a girl?

[supertechie1]

Guy.. haha sorry i suppose that would be helpfully.. definantly didn't proofread to well.

[CURLS]

Well this is for the guys out there.

Back when i was a hs tech guy one of my favorites was the black unionbays survivors. Although later on I found some lame ass but comfortable black cargos made by tony hawk clothing. BUT, nowadays for COMFORT reasons I would have to prefer black jeans of some sort. But then again straight up I don't remember the last time I was a hand and had to wear blacks out on stage. So as an audio engineer I get the privilege to wear comfy jeans or whatever I may prefer that day.

On the subject of footwear I USE to enjoy wearing black caterpillar sneakers with the steel toe or black timberland hiking shoes. HOWEVER, then again as I mentioned now b/c of comfort. I learned over the years that wearing boots and stuff like that kills my back, and I would much rather like most of my coworkers wear comfortable walking sneakers that are darker colored. A lot of stagehands prefer New Balance 473 Trail running shoes for pure comfort. They just don't offer steel toe obviously.

[Footer]

I have a few pairs on the union bay cargos, they used to sell them at kohls. I think I bout about 4 pairs about 5 or so years ago, so mine are in well... interesting shape. When I do have to wear blacks, though rarely, its usually those pants, either my all black sketchers (which double as "looks good with jeans" wear) or my red wings, some random black shirt, and to top it off.. the best hoodie ever. Really. Its the best hoodie EVER. Go, look at it, if you don't think this is the best hoodie ever, you are insane. Go. Look. Really. http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/40_hoodie.shtml

[soundlight]

Pair of black cargo pants from the thrift shop, black Merrell mocs (suprisingly comfortable, and no reflective surfaces - just flat black) for shoes, and a Dickies black work shirt (if I'm out in the house running sound) or a black t-shirt. Usually a basic black belt as well, just to hold the leatherman holster and Streamlight holster.

[avkid]

Redwing WORX 6550 Oxford
Men's Composite Toe Oxford
Soft Polyurethane Coated Leather
Removable Polyurethane Footbed
Superior Slip Resistant SSRT Black Sole
ASTM F 2413-05, M I/75 C/75 Composite Toe EH
Electrical Hazard Resistant
http://www.redwingworx.com/order/6550.htm

I love these, they are large but surprisingly light.
They are now my everyday shoe for Spring, Summer, and part of Fall.

[derekleffew]

www.dickies.com

pants: 874 Traditional Work Pant, BLACK, of course
shirts: 5521 Blended Polo Shirt, Black
shoes: any good quality all-black cross-training or walking shoe


and it's "technician," or "tech;" not "techie."

[gafftapegreenia]

Originally Posted by derekleffew

and it's "technician," or "tech;" not "techie."

Lets not start that.

[sound_nerd]

I find that army supply BDU's are the best pant for the job. I have a few pairs of black pants and some black shorts that I use on gigs. They last a long time, I've got a pair of shorts that's seen 3 summers of gigs and are still going well.