Alright ladies and gents, I think I’m close. I am ready to pull the trigger on another pair of coveralls but am torn between two. Reed’s and Red Kap. They both look great but I am leaning more towards Reeds because of the left breast pocket it comes with. However, I just can’t decide. Any opinions to sway me to a decisiom would be appreciated!
I have vintage Red Kaps weathered, and the Reeds are definitely better. I need to scoop the Reeds because I’m not happy with the Red Kaps.
I own both. Other than them being a little tight (which is nothing wrong with the coveralls themselves), I thought the Red Kaps were pretty good. When I ordered them, I didn’t have 100% accuracy in mind, I didn’t care about having every pocket and loop there, so long as they were charcoal and had no visible logos or out of place zippers. They got the job done. Really, I’m the same with my Reeds, but if it’s true that they have more accurate pockets, then that’s a plus for them. The Reeds I ordered were way cheaper. I got them from here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Industrial-Work-Coverall-Charcoal-by-REED-USA-65-Polyester-35-Cotton/152706494745?var=452562850573&hash=item238e043119%3Am%3Am7nitelhyf7vNmtnPnG12Eg%3Asc%3AUSPSPriority!48471!US!-1&_sacat=0&_nkw=charcoal+coverall&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xcharcoal+coverall.TRS0
They don’t have a lot of variety in the sizes though, so I don’t know if yours will be on there. They shipped in like 3 or 4 days. I recommend them if they fit.
Thank you! So what size Kaps did you order?
Dude, thank you so much for the link. I am leaning more towards Reeds. I’m not a stickler for coverall accuracy, but if I have the option to grab a pair with the flap why not I suppose.
I got 46R but they were a bit too short as well. Just ordered some Reeds today so hopefully they’ll be better!
I’m 5’10” and was going to get 44R. How tall are you?
I’m 6’2” but the Red Kaps I bought were already weathered and at a good price so I figured I’d try it anyway lol.
Well, I guess you can’t go wrong there. It’s been over 10 years since I’ve bought a pair of coveralls, so I am excited to get a pair or two to add!
I just received my Reeds. They are a bit darker and baggier than I like, but overall not bad at all! Still keeping my eyes out for some Big Macs in my size. These were 40 Tall btw. I think the overall fit is nice, but the bottom is definitely baggier than the top. Luckily my lady is handy with the sowing machine, so I may take things in a bit 
Are Reed coveralls no longer in production? I can’t seem to find a retailer.
Gotta’ say, these look pretty close to Big Macs, pretty stellar.
Not sure, but all I can seem to find is eBay links.
I’m 5ft 10 with a 43 inch chest, not sure what size to get. I thought 44 regular would do. But I am going to build a 6ft mannequin to put these on as well. Maybe go 44 tall?
That’s what I would do. I am about 5’10” as well but some people tell me get R, and T. So I am not sure what the cut-off is for each respectively.