Abstract: A stay system for hems (12) of long pants (FIG. 1) includes hems (12) that resist getting caught between the heel of a foot and shoe or caught at the top opening of short boots. A stay system comprised of a pocket (14) with stick (16) eliminates the hem (12) from rising up and getting caught and offers the wearer a comfortable and non-obtrusive feel of the stay and pants (FIG. 1). The pocket (14) is made of material and laminated with adhesive on one side. The pocket (14) is attached to the pants by activating the adhesive with heat or the pocket (14) can be attached to the pants by other attachment methods. The stick (16), retained inside the pocket (14), is made of slightly flexible yet rigid material to effectively and comfortably hold the pant leg hems (12) straight down. Other embodiments are described and shown.