Smartphone in your back pocket? Cracked screen when you flop down on a wooden barstool. Front pocket? You're asking for nasty scratches should you throw some keys in there. The fix, apparently, are wtfJeans, denim designed for gadget lovers. They sport micro-fiber pockets to protect those screens, a hidden memory stick pocket to keep your infos semi-secure, and even extra padding and protection in
special places for male wearers. Granted, the styling is a bit... controversial, perhaps even Kris Kross inspired, but we're digging the look -- and the website, which encourages you to "wear them FTW" and offers special European beta pricing of €59 ($80) for the first 100 pairs. After that only 900 more will be made, and we're guessing they'll sell out quick, so order soon or you could be stuck wearing TLA-free pants. Drowsy unboxing video after the break!
[Thanks,
Tomislav]
posted March 5th 2010 8:29AM
I'm pretty sure Janet wore these jeans in the first episode of Three's Company.
@To Hell
And that might be why they're called what they're called.
@HardToBelieve I agree. Apparently these people never heard of cargo pants. That's what the xtra pockets are for.
@purge68
yea, but no ones gotten a blowjob in cargo shorts since 'nam
I wonder if my future HTC HD2 will fit there.
@theshadow27
Its not as big as you think man, although i wear cargos on most days - I have to wear slim jeans for work and it fits fine.
OMG! WTF?
@Sieg
Very creative comment. Thank you.
@Sieg
i thought those acronyms exactly because the last 20 seconds of the video reminded me of the first 20 seconds of every porno.
wow. these are very ugly. At least they could have hired a competent designer...
Or, just get a neoprene sleeve for your phone, and a keyring for your flash drive. Then wear normal jeans.
I always keep my keys and phone in separate pockets. problem solved.
@Saad the other one
Phone and wallet on the left, everything else on the right.
nice change on controvercial to controversial ;-). you caught it while i was logging in.
This is one thing DROID DOESn't want any part of.
the solution is a carabiner clip for your keys and latch them on any jeans belt loop, crazy cheap and simple solution
@Gonzie Exactly. Keys don't need to go in pockets.
@Gonzie That sounds like a very jangly solution...
@DarkElfa You are STILL looking sad in that image. I asked you days ago what we can do to make you happy again?
@DarkElfa
we're not a company. There's just the two us. :) My boyfriend and myself. :)
And this is the first time in our lives that we're doing something like this. It's ok if you don't like them, or don't like the copy-writing. Just wanted to let you know it was NOT some marketing trick ;)
Simple rules.
Nothing else goes into phone pocket. NOTHING, EVER.
(also, you don't talk about phone pocket)
@stridermt2k i have a strict left pocket=phone pocket rule, bus pass and wallet back right, mp3 player back left, and keys and smokes front left. I have never had a problem. but the concept is pretty neat. I was going to attach a piece of velcro to my pants and another to my phone. but i decided against having someone grab my phone off my person while walking down the street.
@peetuhr
fine strat, but I prefer the phone front left / wallet back left / mp3 front right / keys back left.
@dez Ouch, keys in the ass!
Or just get a horizontal belt clip.
You don't wear a belt? Can't help you if you're LOOKIN' LIKE A FOOL WITH YOUR PANTS ON THE GROUND.
@jgp Fact: You look stupid if you wear a belt clip. They're the fanny-packs of the digital age.
@(Unverified) they're nice if you're wearing slacks, though. Slack pockets don't seem to hold shit very well.
Only Batman looks cool wearing a utility belt.
@(Unverified)
Horizontal belt clips don't look bad. It's the vertical ones that are fugly.
Besides, it can't be seen under my coat, and when I'm not wearing a coat, my shirt usually goes well below my belt.
Where is the iPad pocket?
This is why I have jeans with side pocket holders I can easily put my cell phone on my side pocket I hate putting them in my jacket pocket or my left or right pocket. Even with a case holder that's how I lost my perfectly SLVR phone I miss it so much.
Well...They're not the worst pair of pants I've ever seen. I certainly wouldn't buy them though. A $20 pair of carpenter jeans from Old Navy with a side pocket holds my phone perfectly.
Pants on the ground.
Ah, article mentions a website but doesn't link to, or give the website domain?
@Kid Red Just click on the picture, or click where it says "Source."
Considering that they sound like they are from the Ukraine (Where they are still running Knight Rider like it came out yesterday) these are right in line with current designs. Not to mention the fact that it's a great idea for gadget lovers (people who generally in the past had no fashion sense at all), I say more power to em. They are happy and I'm happy for em. Good job and can't wait to see em for sale.
@Heratiki wrong ;) We're originally from former Yugoslavia, but we live in France. And this jeans is not maid for meetings, it's made so you could sit in front of your PC for hours and still feel ok :)
@Sanja
Hope these things make it for you guys. They look great and seem like they'll do just what they are supposed to do. Don't let anyone get ya down that's for sure. Epic Win IMHO!!!
Front butt FTL
@Sanja I would buy a pair right now, but sadly my size isn't listed. :-/
If you need to wear "special" jeans because your gadgets are so flimsy, then there is something very wrong with your gadgets, not your jeans.
I have always carried my Blackberry (and every other phone I have ever owned) in my pocket since the day I got it - along with keys, money, coins and anything else I can think of - and it's screen is perfectly fine.
I would definitely buy one if these were a bit better looking.
Or if they were cheaper. It is almost the same price as a pair of Levi's.
But if they look really good and the materials are of good quality, I wouldn't mind paying up to a hundred Euros.
Patiently waiting for version 2 :)
Instead of WTF, they should have gone with WWW for Wiggidy-wiggidy-wack.
Just snagged a pair.
will model and put pics up when they arrive
You lucky, lucky people
Europe was also responsible for male-capri's and little mini-pocket 'messenger' bags for men.
Just saying.
@Hate Everything
Yeah, messenger bags suck. They can't hold shit. You're better off with a large camera bag. Wearing a trenchcoat and cargo pants will also help.
@Sanja
Guys might buy the jeans, but I'd recommend a redesign for the ladies version. I want to see a ladies rump and an iphone TIGHT :P
@DarkElfa
"I used to get excited but then I didn't."
So it's your erectile dysfunction that's troubling you?
Suddenly I feel the need to listen to Cris Cross
can i put an iPad in there?