Denim reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 159 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Denim brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/malefashionadvice, r/PetiteFashionAdvice, r/rawdenim, r/ThrowingFits, r/kindle. Top-rated brands include Levi's (4.5/5), Naked and Famous (4.3/5), Madewell (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews159
Subreddits24
Posts33
Brands72
Products55
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#1
Levi's
4.5
(14)
"Vouching for 541s (wearing a pair right now)"
"Highly agreed! I've been rocking 541s for years now and theyre super comfy."
"Levi’s 541.
i love them."
"Levi's. Raw denim (501's I think), not any of the blend materials."
"Levi’s are my go to."
"Levi's 501."
"Maybe levis vintage clothing 1947 501 or 1954 501"
"514's here. Also like the XX Chinos (tapered with stretch)."
"Levi’s 541. They have the ones that stretch in the details"
"Abercrombie and Levi’s is all I can wear."
#2
Naked and Famous
4.3
(7)
"Easy guys work for me I bodybuild pretty seriously and they work."
"The Naked and Famous Easy Guy cut has worked wonders for me."
"Check out naked and famous they're well within your budget with lots of choices."
"Naked and famous is probably your only cheaper option."
"X2 on the recommendations for Naked and Famous easy guy and Left Field's Atlas."
"Also been looking at n&f true guy and sugarcane 1947."
"Naked and Famous True Guy or Left Field Greaser."
#3
Madewell
4.1
(7)
"I just bought a pair of darted barrel leg jeans from madewell that would look amazing with this (size down!!!)"
"Madewell has curvy petite and is incredible."
"Madewell makes the best curvy jeans and shorts."
"I usually stick with J. Crew, Madewell, Abercrombie, etc"
"Madewell does very well with their curvy jeans."
"I like madewell."
"I tried Madewell Dean and it looked ridiculous, way too baggy in the hips."
#4
Kindle
3.4
(8)
"I love my denim Paperwhite!"
"I bought the denim one as I have a very strong dislike for the color green. I love the denim one."
"I had a hard time choosing too but went with the denim and I love it!"
"I love my denim one. But I was on the fence too between that and the green."
"I have the denim one coz it is my fave color lol but if I'm gonna buy a new one, I would go with black."
"I wanted the Agave green one but it’s estimated shipping was May, I wanted it ASAP so I got the Denim Blue."
"Denim looks awful in person, I keep skins on my kindle to cover it."
"I have the denim one & eh, it's pretty boring. I bought a nice vinyl skin for it from Etsy & it's much more my style now."
#5
Kato
4.4
(5)
"Agree with Kato. They are comfortable and flexible, but also feel and look like a full cotton pair of jeans. It’s the best of all worlds. I wear Kato jeans to the office almost exclusively now."
"Kato have become my new favorite. Expensive but much better quality than a lot of others and a dark pair work great for the office even around some other people wearing slacks."
"Big fan of the Kato's if you want that raw look without the stiffness"
"I'd look at Kato. Alternatively if you want something less pricey, Uniqlo does a slim fit stretch selvedge denim jean that's really good for the price."
"Kato or Naked & Famous. Probably two of the best quality jeans you can get that have some stretch fabric."
#6
Paige
3.8
(5)
"The paige Anessa wide leg ankle also great option!!!"
"Loooooove paige anessa jeans, don’t even need to crop them!!"
"I have some Hudson, Paige, Joe's that I've bought at resale shops for 20.00"
"Try Paige jeans."
"Paige always does a weird crotch thing on me"
#7
Sugar Cane
4.5
(4)
"Sugar Cane 1947 is pretty high and a nice straight cut."
"The most comfortable option for me has be older repro cuts like the Sugar Cane 1947."
"Sugar cane 1947 and left field Charles atlas."
"Sugarcane 1947 or Levis 501STF."
#8
Joe's
4.5
(4)
"I love Joe's Jeans Provacateur Petite Bootcut - they fit great and I don't have to hem them."
"She showed up in a pair of Joe's (looked brand new someone gave her!) and they fit her PERFECT!"
"I love Joe’s Petite Provocateur jeans. They’re bell bottom/flare and I love that the knee hits where my knee is."
"I have some Hudson, Paige, Joe's that I've bought at resale shops for 20.00"
#9
Torrid
4.3
(4)
"Love it! It runs normal size."
"I recently got a pair of torrid flare jeans that were fitting on top but not too baggy at the bottom."
"I’d try the 10s at Torrid. Possibly too big but I never have this issue with their pants."
"Torrid. They are plus size."
#10
American Eagle
4.0
(4)
"American Eagle :)"
"American Eagle started doing lengths in some of their denim skirts, and quite a few skorts! And a lot of their shorts come in a midi (or 5") length."
"I’ve found both American Eagle and Miss Shop brands there have affordable denim short options in shorter styles."
"American eagle is my go too but the quality is slipping last few years 😭"
#11
AG
4.0
(4)
"AG"
"Also big fan of the AG sage - they are a good rise"
"AG denim sage wide crop is a mid rise and i’ve heard great things."
"AG"
#12
denim
5.0
(3)
"Ultimately went denim for the kindle itself and agave green for the case — best of both worlds!"
"I like the denim better imo."
"Go with the denim. It looks sleek and stylish."
#13
Dirt Pants
4.7
(3)
"Dirt pants are probs my absolute favourite silhouette ever. Good one"
"Wow they are sexy, might have to scoop a pair as well"
"I have these too, it’s an ultra high waist wide leg with the raw hem. They are a unique piece"
#14
Railcar
4.7
(3)
"I’ve used railcar to adjust the waist on my 21oz iron hearts and they did an awesome job."
"Another vote for Railcar! They are the best!"
"I was also looking at Railcar since they were a solid brand back in the day too."
#15
Duer
4.7
(3)
"I am a big Duer fan. The ones I wear are 70% cotton - still very recognizably denim but more comfortable."
"Duer"
"Duer jeans are flexy and very comfortable"
#16
Geth
4.3
(3)
"Worth every penny"
"Geth jeans would be comfy for anyone with bigger legs and they’re a really flattering fit"
"Geth jeans would be a good option"
#17
Uniqlo
4.3
(3)
"I bought a pair from Uniqlo a few years ago that I live in."
"Uniqlo does a slim fit stretch selvedge denim jean that's really good for the price."
"Uniqlo or second hand."
#18
Naked & Famous
4.0
(3)
"If you like raw denim, Naked and Famous has a great stretch formula. Their True Guy fit is an excellent straight/slight taper cut with a mid-high rise."
"Check out Naked and Famous Strong Guy fits."
"I've had luck with their Strong Guy fit."
#19
Banana Republic
4.0
(3)
"BR Traveler jeans. Also check out J Crew (figure out what cut and size you like and then wait for the inevitable sale)."
"You want quality flex Jeans get some RLPolo Selvedge or Banana Republic Travelers. Pricey but worth it."
"Banana republic has been good to me in this department. Might be a bit pricey but comfortable and don’t shrink"
#20
Lucky Brand
4.0
(3)
"Lucky brand is my favorite.. So comfortable. Stretch plenty and then some."
"Of all my jeans, I’ve been really happy with the Lucky Brand Athletic Slims at Sam’s Club. Great for super-casual office wear"
"Lucky Brand. I mean, there’s a ton of brands."
#21
Wrangler
5.0
(2)
"They are the best fitting and flattering jeans, durable, and arguably comfortable."
"Wrangler 13MWZ"
#22
Nudie
5.0
(2)
"Nudie gritty Jackson"
"Nudie gritty Jackson."
#23
Butterscotch
4.5
(2)
"If you’re in South Bay/OC, Butterscotch LBC guys are great."
"Oh I've never heard of Butterscotch, but their shop looks awesome."
#24
Orslow
4.5
(2)
"I would honestly just save up for a quality pair of Kapital, Samurai, or Orslow denim."
"For something more broken in, but still selvedge, maybe Orslow."
#25
3sixteen
4.5
(2)
"Love the 3sixteens, if you can go for it i'd just go for it."
"3sixteen"
#26
Left Field NYC
4.5
(2)
"Left field nyc atlas cut is the only jeans that fit my dummy thicc thighs."
"The Left Field Atlas fit was made for guys like you."
#27
Left Field
4.5
(2)
"I really like the left field Atlas."
"Left Field atlas, chelsea, or smokestack depending on how you want it to hit below the knee."
#28
Mother
4.5
(2)
"The Mother petite line is perfection for me."
"I have several pairs and they all fit like a glove."
#29
Abrand
4.5
(2)
"Have always loved Abrand. I have worn both the a high relaxed and Venice shorts in Abrand ❤️"
"The quality was so nice and perfect on the waist!"
#30
Uniqlo Jeans
4.0
(2)
"Have you tried Uniqlo? You can get things hemmed with your purchase."
"Uniqlo"
#31
Abercrombie
4.0
(2)
"Abercrombie and Levi’s is all I can wear."
"I usually stick with J. Crew, Madewell, Abercrombie, etc"
#32
Nobody Denim
4.0
(2)
"Nobody Denim petite."
"Nobody Denim petite."
#33
Agolde
3.5
(2)
"I like the Pistola Eli barrel jean and the Agolde Riley straight crop."
"It’s one of my least favorite brands. The material is super thick and heavy kind of like Levi’s and it’s quite uncomfortable."
#34
Nudie Jeans
3.5
(2)
"I have the Nudies "dry 16 dips" and it is the exact perfect amount of stretch."
"Nudie from experience…Gustin and Hiroshi Kato also look really nice but I’ve never owned a pair."
#35
Pistola
5.0
(1)
"I like the Pistola Eli barrel jean and the Agolde Riley straight crop."
#36
The Consistency Project
5.0
(1)
"They do custom vintage denim"
#37
Reitmans
5.0
(1)
"They were so comfortable I wore them until they literally fell apart 😅"
#38
AYR
5.0
(1)
"AYR jeans. They’re fabulous and most styles have choice of 26 or 28 inseam."
#39
Jacob Cohen
5.0
(1)
"Jacob Cohen has worked super well for me"
#40
Glitch
5.0
(1)
"Glitch is so good! I will also recommend Railcar or Butterscotch LBC."
#41
Rufcut
5.0
(1)
"Robert over in venice beach at rufcut is my guy!"
#42
DL19F6397
5.0
(1)
"They are soo great my legs aren’t the thinnest too."
#43
Frame
5.0
(1)
"I’m 5,2” and Frame mid-rise styles fit me perfectly!"
#44
Franklin and Poe
5.0
(1)
"If you are going for a denim jacket for dresses or flowy jumpsuits/rompers, personally I recommend a long sleeve TTS cropped jacket especially a dark denim."
#45
Dirt Cooper
5.0
(1)
"Jeans: FW23 Dirt Cooper 16oz selvedge denim"
#46
Angelking
5.0
(1)
"Angelking has the best one"
#47
Maurices
5.0
(1)
"I went with [this] plus-size dark denim cinched jacket."
#48
Talbots
5.0
(1)
"Talbots has wide leg petite denim."
#49
Our Legacy
5.0
(1)
"Start a campaign to have Our Legacy bring back the First Cut denim."
#50
Fidelity
4.0
(1)
"The two pairs of Fidelity jeans I have both are super comfy and have some stretch to them"
#51
PB
4.0
(1)
"PB is as good as it gets as no other batch makes these as far as I know."
#52
Pepe Jeans
4.0
(1)
"You could try pelle or Pepe jeans! Similar vibe and cuts"
#53
Mudd
4.0
(1)
"I was poor in the 2000s and a teenager lol so I usually got mudd or 725 originals"
#54
American Tall
4.0
(1)
"I think American Tall still has some of their denim skirts in stock."
#55
Only
4.0
(1)
"If you have the brand Only, they make a tall line and I just picked up some denim skirts in blue and black from them!"
#56
Hudson
4.0
(1)
"I have some Hudson, Paige, Joe's that I've bought at resale shops for 20.00"
#57
J. Crew
4.0
(1)
"I usually stick with J. Crew, Madewell, Abercrombie, etc"
#58
Double Needle
4.0
(1)
"I've had good experiences on lots of pairs of denim at Double Needle in Highland Park."
#59
Levi's Jeans
4.0
(1)
"I've recently sent a pair of levis to be tailored because of course they're too big."
#60
Anthropologie
4.0
(1)
"Try maeve high-rise wide-leg jeans from anthropologie"
#61
Weekday
4.0
(1)
"Weekday are decent for reasonably priced wide fits"
#62
Twin Cannons
4.0
(1)
"Twin cannons are probably the best fit"
#63
Natalino, Berg & Berg, Rubato, Brycelands
4.0
(1)
"Other than the Japanese brands already mentioned, worth looking at some tailoring companies."
#64
Men's Jeans
4.0
(1)
"I just get men’s jeans. they fit so much better and are more comfortable."
#65
Target Jeans
4.0
(1)
"Target!"
#66
The Fabric Market
4.0
(1)
"Try [Thefabricmarket.com] great prices and selection."
#67
Pacsun
4.0
(1)
"Pacsun jeans are often looser in the leg."
#69
Evisu
3.0
(1)
"Evisu"
#70
Scotch & Soda
3.0
(1)
"Check out scotch & soda"
#71
Rails
3.0
(1)
"I just purchased Rails jeans! We’ll see how they fit."
#72
Self Edge
2.0
(1)
"Self edge will do a hem but it will take much longer; and lots of people in the community don’t like them."
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