Denim is a strong cotton warp-faced textile in which the weft passes under two or more warp threads. Jeans are a type of pants made using this strong cotton material called denim. They were invented in the US in 1872 primarily for the workers.
In the 1950s, jeans became very popular among the young adults and teenagers as a fashion symbol. Some of the historic jeans’ brands include Levi’s, Lee and Wrangler. Now, jeans are the most common types of pants. They are mostly worn as casual fashion clothing. We have so many options to choose from when it comes to jeans since they are made in many different styles and colors. Today, there are way too many jeans brands that it’s even hard to keep count of them.
While there are so many options available these days, it might become even harder to pick the perfect pair for oneself. Even if we know what style or design we are looking for, what also goes in while finding the perfect jeans is knowing about its wash, weight, stretch, buttons, pockets and belt loops. Well we’ve solved this problem for you. Here’s our list of the 25 best denim jeans for men along with their price range.
#1 UNIQLO REGULAR FIT STRAIGHT JEANS
If you’re looking for solid straight-legged jeans that don’t cost you hundreds of dollars, Uniqlo is the perfect stop for you. Made from premium selvedge denim, the pair has a vintage denim-like texture. The front and back pockets are placed high. They’ve been produced with a waterless wash method which means they are very eco-friendly in terms of production as they reduce the use of water at the time of processing by 90% or more. The pair costs you around 50 dollars.
#2 EVERLANE THE RELAXED 4-WAY STRETCH ORGANIC JEAN
Made using the organically farmed and milled cotton from Turkey, Everlane uses production methods that not only reduce water consumption by 55% but also lower the CO2 emissions by 80%. The pair is available in three different colors, namely; dark indigo, indigo fade and black. The jeans come with a 365 days guarantee, according to which if the buyer is not happy with the durability of the pair one year after the purchase, he can get them replaced. You can purchase this pair for $78.
#3 FLINT AND TINDER VINTAGE OVERDYE STRAIGHT
This pair is made from 99% cotton and 1% spandex and has Flint and Tinder signature antique metal buttons. It has a straight tapered cut and sits just below the waist. These jeans have Herringbone pocketing, a detailed back pocket stitching and tucked belt loops. The 1% stretch added to the pair makes it easier for you to comfortably and flexibly move or sit. It’s available in three colors- vintage over dye, pacific wash and 1 year wash. These straight jeans are available for $98.
#4 UNBRANDED UB322 STRAIGHT FIT 11OZ INDIGO STRETCH SELVEDGE DENIM
These mid-rise, slim straight jeans come with a 1% stretch profile. The pair has a classic five-pocket design and a hidden selvedge coin pocket detail. The brand recommends you to buy your normal size if you want a snug fit and a +1 size if you want a comfortable fit. The pair can be purchased for $110.
#5 OUTERKNOWN AMBASSADOR SLIM FIT FADED INDIGO
The slim cut of this pair sits at the waist and is slim through the thigh and down the leg. It comes in a mid-weight 12 oz organic cotton with a little stretch profile added to it for comfort. Ambassador Slim Fit is available in indigo, faded indigo, Baja blue, jet black, worn indigo, faded black and washed grey colors. Outer known guarantees S.E.A JEANS for life, which means that if the jeans wear out, the customer can send them back to be replaced or repaired for free. These jeans can be bought for $128.
#6 BUCK MASON FORD STANDARD JEAN
This pair of mid-rise jeans sits just below your waist and is tapered from the knee down for a clean silhouette. It has 5-pocket styling with copper rivets and nickel hardware button fly. Made from 99% cotton and 1% spandex, the pair has a combination of strength and flexibility. It’s available in three colors, namely; BOO1 black, D001 dark wash and M001 medium wash. A pair of standard Buck Mason Ford is available for $145.
#7 AMERICAN GIANT DAKOTA STRAIGHT
This pair is designed using 80% cotton, 18% polyester and 2% spandex which makes it a balanced combination of strength, comfort and flexibility. It has a red stitching on the interior waistband and an overall hand-sanded finish. It has 5 pockets and a zipper fly. It can be bought for $154.
#8 ALLSAINTS DEAN SLIM JEANS
These slim fit jeans are made from 99% cotton and 1% elastane. They have an exposed button and concealed zip-fly fastenings at front. It has belt loops and five pockets as well as turn up cuffs. The pair has a contrasting stitching and v-shaped yoke at back. This pair of strong and flexible jeans can be bought for $155.
#9 TODD SNYDER SLIM FIT STRETCH MEDIUM INDIGO WASH
This pair is a combination of 85% cotton, 13.5% polyester and 1.5% elastane. Medium Indigo Wash has a broken-in look but isn’t too faded because of which it can be worn with something as classic as a blazer as well as with something as casual as a t-shirt. It has antique copper rivets, chain stitching on the coin pocket and a suede-embossed patch on the back. It is available in medium indigo wash, bleach out wash, indigo rinse and faded wash colors. This pair can be purchased for $158.
#10 NAKED & FAMOUS EASY GUY CERULEAN KASURI
This 12.50z sanforised Japanese selvedge denim is a medium rise with a moderate taper from the knee to the leg opening. It has 5 pockets and a button fly closure as well as an exposed selvedge coin pocket detail. This pair made out of 100% cotton is dyed using the traditional Japanese Kasuri method. The pair is worth $165.
#11 TAYLOR STITCH THE DEMOCRATIC JEANS
This pair has a medium rise with shape to keep the back waistband against the wearer’s skin. It has YKK copper shanks and rivets and a 36” inseam. It has a custom San Francisco map pocketing and a button fly. The Democratic Jeans have been made using 100% organic cotton. This tailored yet democratic fit is available for $198.
#12 RAILCAR SPIKES X001 13.5OZ AMERICAN
The pair has a double waistband construction to reduce the waistband over stretch and a tucked stitching to reduce the chance of unraveling. It also has tucked belt loops under the waist band for a cleaner look. The 13.5oz is made from vegetable tanned leather with hand embossed leather patch. There’s a free complementary chain stitch hem along your length. You can buy this pair for $220.
#13 A.P.C. PETIT NEW STANDARD
A.P.C is often credited for the explosion of the modern day raw denim. It has been designed fromsanforised14.5oz Japanese raw selvedge denim and has a rigid feel which keeps softening as you keep wearing it. This pair has a slim tapered cut, along with a low rise and sleek taper with a narrow leg opening. It has 5 pockets and a button fly closure as well as custom branded hardware and rivets. This pair made with 100% cotton fabric can be purchased for $225.
#14 3SIXSTEEN SL-120X
The SL-120X is a modern slim, straight feature which has a slight taper from the knee down. This pair features 14.5oz raw Shadow Selvedge denim which consists of indigo warps and black weft threads. It has custom gunmetal shanks and rivets. It has a detailed coin pocket and a selvedge fly. It is available in a near-black wash which gradually fades to a very nice blue color over time. You can buy this pair for $230.
#15 TELLASON JOHN GRAHAM MELLOR SLIM STRAIGHT SELVEDGE JEANS
This slim straight fit pair is made out of Kaihara Japanese dark blue line raw denim. Its features include a button fly front, extra heavy pocket bags and lined bottoms of the back pockets in order to enhance their durability. The pair has a leather patch by Tanner Goods and inseams from 34.25” to 35.75”. If the customer requires a hem, they can contact the company directly after receiving their order. An additional quality of these jeans is that since they come sanforised, they’re stretched and pre-shrunk right from the mill. This pair is worth $230.
#16 RALEIGH DENIM JONES JEAN
This super soft and incredibly comfortable pair of jeans is handcrafted in downtown Raleigh. This 11.75oz denim has a touch of stretch as it is made from 99% cotton and 1% stretch. It has a zipper fly and ½ lined back pockets. The pair has a gold-brown stitching and brass buttons and rivets. The front pockets are hand signed on the inside. It has their signature red chain-stitched hem to provide a more elaborate finish to the ends. You can purchase it for $245.
#17 FREENOTE CLOTH RIOS 14.50 OUNCE KAIHARA DENIM
This 14.50oz denim is made with sanforised dark indigo with white fill yarn. It has a button fly construction and a two piece waistband. It has tucked belt loops and custom rivets and button tacks. There are 1/8” double needle accents with flat felled seam. This pair has Japanese herringbone pockets bags, custom labels from Italy and a leather patch. If the customer is not satisfied with the pair, they can return it within 14 days and get a refund. These jeans can be bought for $250.
#18 RAG AND BONE FIT 2 SCHAEFER
This is an Italian denim in a mid wash indigo. It has an optimal touch of comfort stretch added to it since it’s made using 98% cotton and 2% polyurethane. It has a button fly front and button fly five-pocket silhouette. The pair has matte nickel logo donut shank and copper rivets. The customer can freely return the jeans within 30 days of receiving their order if they are not happy with how it looks or fits. You can buy this pair for $250.
#19 NUDIE JEANS GRITTY JACKSON DRY MAZE
This pair made in Italy is fabricated using 100% organic cotton. It has a deep dark indigo tone, flat surface and a uniform diagonal structure. The tobacco thread at seams adds a fine contrast while the dark blue-black pocket embroidery blends beautifully with the deep dark denim. It has a zip fly opening and copper trims. Gritty Jackson is also available in snake eyes selvage, black forest, rugged black, friendly blue and dry classic navy other than the dry ace selvage. A pair of these jeans costs you $255.
#20 LEVI’S 1955 501 JEANS
The 1955 501 is a tribute to the ultimate thrill-seekers of the 1950s: the bikers. This pair is a “distinct anti-fit” which implies that it is a slightly looser cut in comparison to the slimmer and skinnier styles. This non-stretch pair is made from 100% cotton and has a button fly front. With an overall boxier fit, it sits at your waist. It can be bought for $255.
#21 DEUS ISOLA STRAIGHT DENIM VINTAGE INDIGO
This 13oz Japanese selvage denim is made using fine-tuned old school shuttle looms. It’s zippers and trim items are made from Italian Cobra hardware. These jeans available in four different washes have a unique vintage look that. They are worth $275.
#22 ORSLOW 105 STANDARD JEAN
The 105 standard Orslow has a straight-leg, mid-rise design for a regular fit. This 13.5oz Japanese selvedge denim is made from 100% cotton. It has a button up closure and a paper patch tag. This pair is sewn using a white selvedge fabric which has been inspired by a vintage silhouette from the archives of Ichiro Nakatsu’s design portfolio. It’s available for $285.
#23 GLENN’S DENIM GD111 SLIM STRAIGHT
This pair has a mid-rise, fitting slim through the seat and thigh, along with a straight narrow legall the way down to the hem. It’s made from a deep black denim and is washed which means that it’s pre-shrunken. This 14oz non-selvedge denim has 5 pockets and a button fly front. It has a single needle construction throughout and has a genuine leather patch on the waistband. The pair has “Glenn’s Denim” signature buttons and rivets in nickel. It’s worth $295.
#24 ACNE STUDIOS CLASSIC FIT JEANS
Acne studios classic fit jeans are made from rigid denim with a high rise and a straight leg. It has a button fly front. It’s available in 4 colors, namely: dark blue, light blue, moss green and black. For those who get concerned over a little stretch fit fabric, these jeans come unwashed and untreated straight from the factory. The pair is worth $320.
#25 IRON HEART 21OZ SELVEDGE DENIM STRAIGHT CUT JEANS
Made in Japan, this pair is a classic straight cut with a medium rise. This 21oz pair uses rope dyed indigo warp. It has a button fly front and hidden rivets. Its rear pockets are unlined and the belt loops are sewn into the waistband. As the pair is sanforised and one-washed, little or no shrinkage is expected. The rich black color will eventually fade to become a pretty indigo color over the washes. It would cost you $395.
