Racewear durability

O’Neal gear has always been durable for me. It’s a bit bulkier especially the element line but they last a long time.

O’Neal Hardware has always been well built and, durable. I have a few different sets of TLD, FOX as well and, always go back to wearing the Hardware. The TLD’s are OK but, feel kinda cheap for what they cost. 
 

The most durable stuff I've worn has been from Shot race gear I believe it's called contact..was very comfy and the sets I've had didn't come with big bulky rubbery logos on them. The fxr I'm wearing now seems pretty good as well.

Almost everything now seems built for comfort over durability.  I love the fit of FXR as it’s stretchy and comfortable but if you ride a lot you’ll get a season maybe a bit more if you’re lucky out of the pants before your ass is worn through. I miss the old Thor core gear in the 2000-2010 range. Seemed better made. Not as comfy but you could have a mild crash without buying a new gear set. 

What durable brand would be a tighther fit from the waist?

I generally have 34 waist and 36 legs with most what I have tried... 

I’ve ran through some gear last year and not all from riding, lost a lot of weight.  O’Neal Element seems to hold up well, but hot in Texas heat.  Fly Racing F16 holds up good too but again hot.  I’ve recently bought vented TLD and Moose Sahara, not sure they will hold up like O’Neal but way cooler.Bought some vented Fly Racing but haven’t wore any of it yet.

Also bought vented Leatt I have will probably hold up but pants are one size to large and not wearing them.

I’m cheap and buy MX close out, Amazon or Walmart online.  Walmart has some good prices at times, worth a look.

Griffs were about as bullet proof as pants got. Thicker and tougher materials but …… indestructible gear means more expensive and they will not sell in quantity so the company goes bankrupt.

https://www.griffs-usa.com/pages/history

I’m the same size.  Moose Sahara seems to be tightest in the waist for me.  I bought two sets of last year Moose Sahara, large jersey and 34 pants.  Fit pretty good. Colors are a little wild but price was right lol……I’m cheap!  Never would have guessed I’d look so good in pink!

I've had really good luck with TLD stuff, hell I still have some pants from 2006 I ride in occasionally. MSR makes some really good stuff but just be aware that the legs are cut a bit more slim than others. 

Skip the techstar. I have a couple spots where the leather is already missing on the pants, and I don’t wear them that much. Supertech is much more durable in my experience. Avoid any Fly that has the mesh venting in the knees. It rips easy. I think they have finally stopped using it on the newest kinetic and kinetic mesh. 

FXR is great and has been way more durable than my last set of Thor. None of the modern gear is as durable as stuff from the early to late 00s though. 

Fasthouse has got to be some of the most durable, and I'e been wearing it for years now. Although I am totally bored with the style and look, I continue to wear it for the durability and fit, at least for me.

I usually try and find the most comfortable gear that doesn’t bind or bother me while riding. I don’t really care for longevity, I think feel and rid ability is more important. The Alpinestars Supertech is expensive but you can find big discounts. It is hands down the best gear I’ve ever owned!

I ride 250 hours a year, RENEN works great for me, KLIM too. Most anything else doesn't last well for me

Totally agree! The cordura lasts forever and they were comfortable. I have a pair of Griffs and Hondaline which were made by Griffs as well as a set of Trim pants. I wear all three sets now. I would like to see the current stuff last forty years like a pair of Griffs.

Been using Renen for two seasons now , very well built 

The higher end stuff typically doesn't hold up as well from crashes.  I've got multiple sets of TLD SE Pro and they are "one crash gear" meaning that first crash you have is most likely going to tear holes in them.  The lower end TLD GP Mono's tend to hold up quite bit better.  Not perfect, but better than the higher end stuff.  Same experience for me with Fox 180s over Fox 360s.  I've had multiple sets of FXR and it has held up the best over all of the others i've mentioned above. 

The new One industries line holds up really well, they also have great sizing options. Heres my review for Whiskey Throttle Media on the gear.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHFaAvEtCVz/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Don't buy Fox , one ride and it looks worse than my 20 year old SoCal gear