The 13 Best Jeans of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Great jeans are comfortable, stylish, and versatile—a wardrobe staple you can wear running errands, going out, or grabbing dinner with friends. Finding a pair you really love makes getting dressed a lot easier, though it can take a bit of trial and error to pin down an option that fits right, feels great, and looks good with everything in your closet. That's what we're here for.
To find the best jeans for every style, size, and fit preference, we recruited 86 testers with different body types to wear 44 pairs in real-life conditions over several weeks and vet them for fit, quality, comfort, durability, and overall value for the price. To round out our research, we tapped stylist Audree López for expert tips on buying jeans and how to style them.
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They’re sturdy but comfortable, and their classic cut makes them easy to wear.
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They come in a limited range of sizes and lengths.
With their classic cut and comfortable feel, Calvin Klein’s Original Straight Fit Jeans impressed us more than the pricier jeans we tested. They have a medium rise, straight legs, and five pockets, and they come in several washes. (The light blue wash we chose was perfect for casual wear and didn’t transfer dye onto our clothes.)
Though the jeans are made of a “cotton stretch blend,” they feel thick and sturdy—perfect for everyday wear. They didn’t stretch out or lose their shape during testing. And while they don’t have much give, they fit well—never pinching or digging in. The jeans didn’t fade or shrink in the wash, instead emerging slightly softer than they were before. We expect to wear them for months before noticing a difference in fit or feel.
Our only qualm? We wish the jeans came in more sizes and lengths. But they’re high-quality, sleek, and versatile—a steal at their current price.
Size Range: 25–32 | Rise: Mid rise | Inseam: 29.5 inches | Material: 99% cotton, 1% elastane
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