edbikebabe wrote:
My thighs touch/rub. Guess where every single pair of my jeans wears out first - in the inner thighs. things that rub will pill.
If it happens the first time you wear them that might be a problem, but clothing wears out. I assumed since he was responding to a large number of complaints about the quality of the pants, that it wasn't a normal wear problem.
Like AP and Kiki, I have brands that work well and don't pill, even years into wearing them 3-4x/week running through 5 cold winter months. It has taken some trial and error, but when I find a brand that is consistently good, I'm extremely loyal and I will gladly pay more for quality.
In addition to the items Kiki listed in things she looks for when purchasing, I would add that I definitely consider a company's ethos. I don't want to support a company like Lululemon because they aren't promoting all women or all athletes. With so many companies to choose from who are both making quality goods
and working hard to promote women in sports, consider working conditions of employees, their impact on the environment, and even some who give back in other ways (Patagonia), I try to consider the whole picture and purchase accordingly.