Best Men's Jeans
Top men's jeans ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Levi's 501 Original Fit Jeans
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Timeless straight-leg cut
- Available in rigid and stretch denim
- Enormous size and wash selection
Cons
- Button fly is not for everyone
- Fit varies across washes and fabrications
Don't buy this if…
- Check the fabric spec before buying, since modern 501s range from rigid shrink-to-fit to stretchy versions that fit completely differently.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Comfortable regular cut
- Zip fly convenience
- Wide availability in big and tall
Cons
- Basic styling excites no one
- Mid-weight denim wears at the crotch first
Don't buy this if…
- Skip if you want a modern taper, since the 505 leg stays roomy and straight to the ankle.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Heavy nearly-15 oz denim
- Designed to fit over boots
- Bargain price for the fabric weight
Cons
- Rigid until broken in
- High rise feels old-school to some
Don't buy this if…
- Buy your true size and let them break in, since sizing down makes the rigid denim punishing for weeks.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Exceptional stretch and comfort
- Flex waistband forgives big meals
- Affordable price
Cons
- Soft denim looks less crisp
- Stretch fabric bags at the knees by day's end
Don't buy this if…
- Avoid if you want raw-denim looks, since the knit-like stretch fabric reads casual and soft.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Durable mid-heavy stretch denim
- Room for work movement and layers
- Reinforced stress points
Cons
- Relaxed cut looks baggy on slim builds
- Limited wash options
Don't buy this if…
- Skip if you want a tailored fit, since the work-first cut prioritizes squat room over silhouette.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Athletic-thigh friendly cut
- Soft premium-feel washes
- Comfortable mid rise
Cons
- Pricier than basic brands
- Softer denim wears faster
Don't buy this if…
- Do not expect workwear durability, since the soft fashion denim trades toughness for hand feel.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Flattering modern slim cut
- Stretch denim keeps it comfortable
- Ubiquitous sizing and washes
Cons
- Tight on muscular thighs
- Stretch fabric bags out between washes
Don't buy this if…
- Avoid if you squat or cycle seriously, since the slim thigh becomes restrictive on athletic legs.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Extremely cheap
- Consistent basic fit
- Huge size range including big and tall
Cons
- Flat generic wash
- Fabric thins after a year of wear
Don't buy this if…
- Do not expect premium denim character, since these are commodity jeans built to a price point.
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