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Public Rec, based out of Chicago, brings a different feel to golf apparel – something you might just identify with. The company, started in apartment, was built from the ground up with one foundational goal. Comfort above all. Public Rec wasn’t always a golf apparel brand, and even today the company likely considers golf apparel […]

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More apparel, interesting. Seems odd that the pants fit so different than the shirts (or maybe that's just the details as stated in the article. I am reaching info overload on all the options out there - and the price points - well they almost seem to all be shooting for similar numbers - regardless of brand, how made, or other variables. My closet has a number of different brands of slacks - all fit different some very very different, and each has a price point that one might think corresponds to a fit - but honestly doesn't.

Anyway @Hawk another great and informative piece - thanks! For a minute I saw and read Public Rec but my brain thought 'Municipal" So many choices/brands.
 
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Great writeup @Hawk ! Never heard of this brand before today. Don't know that I'd be "giving it a try" for the pricing, especially with the comment about being oversized in the pants. But it's great with all the options out there for golfers these days. I do like golf pants that serve as both golf and possible work/office pants.
 
I've got a pair of the Dealmaker pants and your review is spot on. They're soft, stretchy, and look good for golf and my semi-casual work setting.

They're not thin, so I wore them through the winter and loved it, and then again for cool spring golf. They wouldn't be something I'd grab for a dress up round in mid summer though.

They are definitely a relaxed fit, so size it true or down. And after wearing and washing, they soften up even more. So comfortable.
 
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I've got a pair of the Dealmaker pants and your review is spot on. They're soft, stretchy, and look good for golf and my semi-casual work setting.

They're not thin, so I wore them through the winter and loved it, and then again for cool spring golf. They wouldn't be something I'd grab for a dress up round in mid summer though.

They are definitely a relaxed fit, so size it true or down. And after wearing and washing, they soften up even more. So comfortable.
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Definitely a great feeling pair of pants. I'd love the opportunity to try a couple sizes and see what works best for me. It's not always easy sizing perfectly when it comes to mailing things for review. I just try to use my daily wardrobe as a baseline, which gives me a good frame of reference for sizing.

The shirt, while not the most luxurious thing in the world, really does look great. I'm not wild about the prints they have available, but love the fit.
 
The more relaxed roomy description is in my wheelhouse. Pricing is on par with other brands and not a fan of that.
 
I love public rec. been wearing their everyday pants for years now
 
I have about 5 pairs of the Dealmaker pants as well as a pair of the Gameday joggers. I actually like Public Rec apparel better than the comparable Lululemon that is in my closet. I started wearing the Gameday joggers playing golf last fall and this spring when the weather was cooler and they were the most comfortable pant that I had ever worn playing golf.

On thing similar to Lululemon, the pants are indestructible and after 2-3 years of wearing they look and feel like the day I bought them. When I am wearing pants, my go to is always a pair of the Public Rec.
 
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I have about 5 pairs of the Dealmaker pants as well as a pair of the Gameday joggers. I actually like Public Rec apparel better than the comparable Lululemon that is in my closet. I started wearing the Gameday joggers playing golf last fall and this spring when the weather was cooler and they were the most comfortable pant that I had ever worn playing golf.

On thing similar to Lululemon, the pants are indestructible and after 2-3 years of wearing they look and feel like the day I bought them. When I am wearing pants, my go to is always a pair of the Public Rec.
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Love that info.
 
I like the looks of the pants and the shirts, the sizing on the pants is a bit of an issue though. I think I get why they might go a slight bit larger so you have a little more comfort, but I am not a fan of baggy fit.
 
Another brand I would need to see in person. Sounds like I’d need to try them on, at least the pants.
 
The Chino+ pants look really good, and would be my preference over the 5 pocket.
 
For those concerned about sizing, it looks like the return/exchange policy and procedure has you covered:

Don't love something? Return it. We offer free returns on all domestic orders with the exception of the list below. We only ask that you return the item unwashed, unworn, and within 45 days of purchase. When we say "unworn," a try-on is just fine—a CrossFit class, not so much.

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Please be aware that returns in the "started" status that have yet to be dropped off at a Happy Returns Bar or shipped within 30 days will automatically expire.

And the website FAQ offers some sizing guidance:

Each product page has a "Sizing & Fit" section that will describe the fit and tell you whether to size up/down if you're in between sizes.

As a general rule, if you're in between waist sizes:
  • Size down for the Gamechanger Rec Pant and Gamechanger Jogger.
  • Size up for the Dealmaker Collection.
If you're still unsure, send us a message and we can help.
 
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For those concerned about sizing, it looks like the return/exchange policy and procedure has you covered:

Don't love something? Return it. We offer free returns on all domestic orders with the exception of the list below. We only ask that you return the item unwashed, unworn, and within 45 days of purchase. When we say "unworn," a try-on is just fine—a CrossFit class, not so much.

*****

Please be aware that returns in the "started" status that have yet to be dropped off at a Happy Returns Bar or shipped within 30 days will automatically expire.
And the website FAQ offers some sizing guidance:

Each product page has a "Sizing & Fit" section that will describe the fit and tell you whether to size up/down if you're in between sizes.

As a general rule, if you're in between waist sizes:
  • Size down for the Gamechanger Rec Pant and Gamechanger Jogger.
  • Size up for the Dealmaker Collection.
If you're still unsure, send us a message and we can help.
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I appreciate you posting this.

I think it's important people know I'm not criticizing a brand for its sizing. It's just very useful information that I feel needs to be shared so you all can make the best choices when you're online shopping.
 
@Hawk looking back now over what I posted, it seems you found the Dealmaker pants to run large, and the PublicRec site suggests sizing up. Was your experience different?
 
I have thought about picking up a pair and I may need to do that for the fall. I have a few pairs of Stitch pants which I love but they are quite think so when it get cold they aren’t quite warm enough. I could use something a bit thicker.
 
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@Hawk looking back now over what I posted, it seems you found the Dealmaker pants to run large, and the PublicRec site suggests sizing up. Was your experience different?
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My experience was the opposite. For me, a 34 will fit comfortably against my body, but require a belt to avoid sagging. With these I was able to fit a couple stacked fingers between my waist and the pant's waistline.
 
Nice article @Hawk I'm on the lookout for some new pants. I've been noticing that there are a lot of pants in that 100-140 mark for different casual wear companies.
 
Man, the pants look comfy for sure.

Really enjoyed learning about a brand I had no clue of prior, Hawk.
 
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Man, the pants look comfy for sure.

Really enjoyed learning about a brand I had no clue of prior, Hawk.
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I was surprised I hadn’t heard of them too.
 
Learning about all kinds of new apparel this year. They definitely seem a bit different, which is a good thing with so many similar types of brands out there. I'll have to check them out sometime.
 
I have looked at some pub rec stuff a few times. But never pulled the trigger.
 
The fact that they make a belt that doesn’t function well with their own pants puzzles me just a little.

Pants do sound nice if ordered in proper size.
 
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The fact that they make a belt that doesn’t function well with their own pants puzzles me just a little.

Pants do sound nice if ordered in proper size.
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I liked the clothing quite a bit.

The belt was a bit of a disappointment though.
 
I am a big fan of their pants. They are less "shiny" than LuLuLemon ABCs so you can definitely wear them to the office.

I have a pair of the Dealmaker 5-pocket and Dealmaker Chino+ and wear them to work or golf. Great pants!
 
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