Editor's Note: ​This is your 56th known stopped pick-pocket in Paris. Scott was wearing a pair of Convertible Travel Pants on the trip.

​Dear Clothing Arts,

Long overdue getting you this, but here’s a good and bad news event. Four friends and I did a Germany to France tour from May 25 through June 10, 2023. Before the trip, I purchased two pairs of your convertible pants (unbelievable for all sorts of reasons – great looks, comfort, feel, washability, and incredible pick-pocket safety). At that time, I highly recommended getting a pair or two to the guys. One bought a pair of shorts (he should have purchased at least a pair of convertibles, which he regretted, but he’s cheap), and the other two guys didn’t buy at all (they’re even cheaper.)

Bad news. We’re now on the last leg of our trip in France, heading to the Eiffel Tour by subway. Of course, we stick out like real knuckleheads (which we are – but fun) from the U.S. trying to navigate subway directions. We might have well shouted we’re here, “Come all “pick-pocketers.” In my defense, I had pleaded with the guys to be extremely careful with their wallets. Keep your hands in your pocket, hold onto your wallet, stick close together, and don’t get caught surrounded by a bunch of kids asking questions. I might as well have been talking to a brick wall to one of the guys. It didn’t take two seconds getting on the train (I didn’t even notice) when, unbelievably, a lady held up a wallet and said, anyone named John Baptiste (our buddy) here? As you would expect, $500 is gone. But that’s all they took. John got his wallet back with everything in it except the money (I guess there “is honor among thieves.) I asked John what happened. I don’t think he knew, but his brother said he got surrounded by four or five kids asking him questions and just like you read about, a “textbook hit” – amazing.

Good news. This may sound crazy, but my other buddy (the semi-cheap guy) who bought your shorts had the same thing happen the next day. I had noticed two boys a little further back the aisle from us and two girls close behind one of my friends. It seemed like they were just there. (I bumped into my friend, who had his back to the group, and he guarded his wallet.) As we got off the train, my buddy, who was wearing your shorts, felt his pocket tugged long enough to realize what was going on and slapped a girl's hand away. He said she then just looked at him with a cold, unblinking stare – like, what are you doing? It bothered me enough that he mentioned how cold the stare was a couple of times after that – there was absolutely no feeling.

Forgot. Funny, but not funny to John. After the incident going to the Eiffel Tour after John got taken, one of the other “cheap” guys immediately handed me his wallet and said, “Hold on to this for me.” I did, but I never gave him his money back – just kidding.

In summation, I’m so glad I found out about you guys. Your pants provided me unbelievable comfort, knowing nothing was getting out of my pockets. As a note, I kept everything in my front pockets. (If there is one complaint, it was even hard for me to get stuff out of my pockets – a good problem to have!) I'm heading to Ireland soon. It's great comfort to have your convertible pants ready to go.

Thank you, Clothing Arts.  

- Scott

Editor's Note: ​ This is your 27th stopped pick-pocket in Barcelona. Glenn was wearing a pair of our Adventure Traveler Pants in Spain when the pick-pocket marked him. This testimonial came to us via a Facebook comment.

Editor's Note: ​This is your first known stopped pick-pocket in Turkey. Enrique is a long time wearer of our apparel having first upgraded in 2019. He was wearing his Buisness Travel Pants when the pick-pocket attempt was made.

​Dear Clothing Arts,

I purchased a pair of your dress pants, which I have used for years when traveling. Last week, for the first time, I had an attempted pickpocket in Istanbul while riding the Metro. The thief could not lift the left front zipper & quickly stepped out at the coming stop. It was almost entertaining feeling him struggle as my wife watched him from a few steps away.
 
You have a great product, which is also very durable.

Enrique E. from Dayton, Ohio

Editor's Note: ​This is your 5th & 6th known stopped pick-pockets in Milan. It is also the first time a single pick-pocket has attempted a group of travelers both wearing our apparel! Robbie F. from Pittsburgh, PA, and his friend were both wearing a pair of Adventure Traveler Pants.

Editor's Note: ​This is your 55th known stop in Paris! Paul was wearing a pair of our flagship Adventure Traveler Pants. This is your third stopped pick-pocket occuring in the lead up to the Paris Olympic games!

​Dear Clothing Arts,

I was in Paris from July 7 to 11 and had both my dress pants and cargo pants with me. I felt very secure using them, and they actually saved me from a pickpocket. I am obsessive about making sure everything is zippered and buttoned.

I was on the metro for just two stops. Two girls boarded the train, and one sat next to me. Their total time together was less than 3 minutes, but during that time, she managed to open the zipper. Thanks to the design of the cargo pants, the button strap prevented her from opening the zipper anymore.

I didn’t even notice until I got off the train and checked my pockets I found that it was partially unzipped.

Well worth the cost. Also, the dress pants, very very comfortable. My new go-to plane pants even for long haul.

- Paul M. Originally from NY, now in Brunei

Editor's Note: ​This is your first known stop in the Netherlands.

​Dear Clothing Arts,

During a recent trip to Amsterdam, your amazing product saved the day!!

My wife and I were walking around Dam Square in the heart of the city during the evening hours. It was a very busy time of day, and many tourists and locals were enjoying a beautiful evening. Everything appeared normal, and it wasn’t until I returned to the ship when, to my surprise, the right pant zipper was pulled down!!  

Really good thing I was wearing my pick-pocket proof pants and had additional security for money and a credit card, or I would have lost everything and ruined my vacation.  

Many thanks!

Sincerely and a customer for life!!

David H. from Tampa FL

Editor's Note: This is your 54th known stopped pick-pocket in Paris and second in 2 weeks ahead of the Olympic Games. Andrew was wearing a pair of our flagship Adventure Traveler Pants.

Dear Clothing Arts,

One month before the 2024 Olympics my wife and I decided to go to Paris for our 20th anniversary. I decided to buy the pick pocket proof long pants because I heard there were many pick pocket thieves in Paris. I didn’t want to lose my wallet or my passport.

We took the train into downtown and it was very crowded. Everyone's body was next to another. Toward the end of the ride, I caught someone trying to steal my wallet. Thankfully, the wallet was inside the my front pocket within a zippered layer. I swatted her hand away and she ran.

I'm thankful I bought the pick pocket pants! It's a must for the 2024 Paris Olympics!"

- Andrew L. from Glenview, Illinois

Editor's Note: This is your 53rd known stopped pick-pocket in Paris. John S. from Houston, Texas, is an OG wearer of our Pick-Pocket Proof Pants first upgrading in 2014. Over the years he has expanded his secure travel wardrobe to include Adventure Shorts & Pants, Business Travel Pants, and Explorer Chinos. This most recent stopped pick-pocket testimonial came in just last Sunday and jumped the queue of testimonials as it represents the first of what we expect to be quite a few stopped pick-pockets during the Paris Olympics. This was sent in via a ***** review of our Adventure Traveler Shorts. Here is how it happened:

Editor's Note: ​This is your first known stop in Denamrk. Theodore was wearing a pair of Adventure Traveler Pants.

​Dear Clothing Arts,

Your pants saved me from a pick-pocket near the entrance to Tivoli Garden in Copenhagen, Denmark!

- Theodore H. from Rapid City, South Dakota

Editor's Note: ​Over the years, you have reported on hundreds of pick-pockets stopped red-handed, with hands caught in the cookie jar as they attempt to lift your valuables. What is unknown is the total number of deterred attempts where a seasoned pick-pocket will notice that your pockets are more complex than your fellow travelers' unsecured ones. When we set out to design these innovative pockets, our Flagship Adventure Traveler Pants would feature a triple-secure "security" guard to let the best pick-pockets know they should, to quote Oliver Twist, "pick a pocket or two" somewhere else! The testimonial below will be counted as one stop in Greece, as odds are at least one of these individuals was looking to lift Gerard's wallet.

​Dear Clothing Arts,

Last month, I traveled to some of Europe's and the Middle East's pickpocket hot spots. I wore your pants in Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, Cairo, Istanbul, and Athens. I felt secure from being pickpocketed.

A couple of times, I noticed someone approaching from the front, who looked at the flap with the logo and then walked away.

As I recall, I was in Athens at the Parthenon. It was very crowded. I was always on the lookout for individuals who were by themselves. Something similar happened in Santorini, Greece.

- Gerard C. from Pennsylvania