Dboy,
How the heck did you do damage to the lower portions of the pant legs? Wading in ponds?
You're not using them outside of UPS are you?
ziffle,
Does a particular Mormon sect require that the knees be covered? In my limited experience, I can only think that UPS would say wear long pants; shorts are optional, and not required.
I have not known UPS to accommodate anyone for any reason, religious or otherwise.