I thought I had struck gold with Levi 541s, wifey went to get me some more as my old pair have now gone at the knees. Discontinued it seems, returned with same size 501s. Literally spray tight across thighs. Can barely do the button fly up. Sitting down is uncomfortable across the bits. Waist is fine.
Really annoyed. Apparently the only other choice had silly taper / tight around the ankles.
Does anyone know the nearest Jean that fits like a 541? Or maybe even where I can get hold of some old stock 541s in normal denim?
Why is life so hard sometimes?
Gap (boot cut I think) are good for me
No idea what 541s fit like but https://www.varusteleka.com/ do man sized jeans with accurate sizing information.
Wrangler Texas Stretch
Women’s jeans. If you have a bum or thighs, this is the answer
Last 3 pairs I've bought have been from next and they've been great. Fit well, button fly so more ball room, which also seem to extend to the thighs. Some even have a bit of lycra in!
Gap Athletic for cyclist legs.
Brant Brant Brant
I've got long legs. Found diesel larkee regular straight jeans with a 34" leg work well. For fitted trousers I'm a 36" leg but the diesels seem to come up longer than they say. Lots of reviews moaning that the legs are too long, but suits me. Good amount of size on the thighs as well.
Levi's 511 for the win
Gap bootcut. Used to quite like next but found the fabric didn't last as long
maybe try 502? You can get them in various taper fits, they're a bit roomier in the thigh than 501.
Whatever style you like, in stretch denim.
Bootcut are too David Brent.
Any climbing/outdoor brand denim. Personal faves are Prana ones, always had a couple of pairs on the go for the past 15 years or so.
Edwin ED55 - jeans for grownups
Hebtroco , just measure the waist on the old ones like the website says. GVNR if you want a less squeezed fit.
For me it’s Gap Jeans in Standard Fit resin rinse 34W 34L
Fit well, last ok, always have 3 pairs (best, everyday, scruffy) on the go. When the scruffy ones die I buy a new pair of best.
I love Singletrack jeans threads! Haha jeans for ‘blokes’, as opposed to millennial snowflakes I presume :). Hope you find some OP, perhaps go to a shop (not Gap) and try some on yourself
Bootcut? Really? Come on now STW, we’re better than that.
Ed-55’s are cracking, you won’t go far wrong with them.
Snowflakes no, blokes = men who have todgers and legs larger than a breadstick
I am by no means massive....in at a mr average 5 11 / 78kg / 32w32r
Crap denim is very very environmentally unfriendly so buy well buy once...
Black Horse Lane NW3 or Hiut Work@/HAck@ would fit the bill fit wise.
The best quality. Free repairs for life.
Next and Gap are my go-to's. That reminds me, need to get another pair or two before the next lockdown.
Hebtroco , just measure the waist on the old ones like the website says. GVNR if you want a less squeezed fit.
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Black Wrangler Texas Stretch or non-stretch are what I have been wearing for the last 30+ years. They fitted, were comfortable and have remained available. Perhaps not the latest in cutting age fashion but then nor am I
Edwin ED55 and Blackhorse lane (in whatever cut suits your shape, I wear E5’s).
There is a company in Sweden called SoSo who do selvage denim in various cuts with one called ‘loose Clarke’ for ‘bodybuilders who don’t neglect leg day’
Not bought from them though as I’m definitely a climber not a sprinter.
All these cuts have a high rise and a taper so you don’t look like you stole a teenagers jeans.
Bootcut? Really? Come on now STW, we’re better than that.
Without a boot cut your socks catch fire while welding.
nothing better than a STW denim thread
Try doing your own clothes shopping & trying them on before you buy
Oh, hang on. COVID-19 means you can’t try before you buy, at least in Tier-3
Uniqlo are good https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/men-selvedge-stretch-slim-fit-jeans-425299.html
I would go a proper long lasting pair like Hebtroco, or Old Town, but I'd need to try them on first.
Accept that you're a fat bastard and add 2" to the waist of the last pair of 501s you bought.
501's fitted me at 16, not by 18 as I'd been riding with a club 2 years. I'd not get a pair past my knees now. I even have to try on many walking trousers as they don't fit cyclist thighs.
Edwin. ED55's as above but they might be a bit tapered for some, ED47's are a more straight fit.
https://www.fatbuddhastore.com/edwin-jeans-fit-guide-i193
I like the alpkit ones with stretch. So comfortable. Also have a handy thigh pocket for phones.
Edwin. ED55’s as above but they might be a bit tapered for some, ED47’s are a more straight fit.
From that range I got me some of those ED209s, now apparently I have 20 seconds to comply.
Another vote for Wrangler Texas stretch.
And another. They’ve become the default. Just taken delivery of another pair a couple of days ago as they’re half price on here at the moment, should you fancy stocking up
Uniqlo regular selvedge denim, none of this skinny fit stuff, looking like you’ve raided your girlfriends wardrobe. The regular fit is just like 501’s used to be comfy, just loose enough to be able to move around easily, and not stupidly expensive. Tip - go a size bigger in the waist; before I bought any online, as I was planning a trip up to London, I thought I’d go to one of their stores and try some on. Good thing I did, the 32”x32” I usually wear wouldn’t go over my thighs, but a 34”x32” was perfect.
One thing I particularly like, there’s no fancy stitching, ripped bits, silly logos etc.
I’d like to try a pair of Unbranded 20oz indigo denim selvedge jeans, though, seriously heavy denim, and don’t sit on anything light coloured!
Nudie Steady Eddie's are a favourite of mine. Pretty similar to ED55 but better fit for me.
Asket do a regular build tapered fit that looks about right as well if the above work.
I used to have to avoid anything remotely slim for the reasons cited by the OP - thighs but also total lack of bum. But then I went to H&M and got some fantastic slim aka modern cut chinos that fit me brilliantly. Then I actually started to enjoy my work clothes so I bought some more, and my absolute fave are jeans cut grey chinos in a slightly stretchy fabric. The stretch is the key, they can be cut to look good standing up but they stretch over my thighs when sitting down. AND they were only £15! However there are many slight variations in chinos in there and they're all in different parts of the shop for some reason, so look thoroughly and pay attention because some of their trousers that look very similar are actually cut differently.
Also Gap Athletic cut are great too. For the first time since the 90s I look fashionable.
Howie's organic non stretch jeans are not bad and last 9 months to a year. Have high street jeans (gap, Levi, etc) last about 6 months for me before they wear out in the thighs. No bike riding just general wear. I do only tend to have one pair at a time.
Only pair that lasted more than a year were from a out door barn type place somewhere in Wyoming. Boot cut, no other option!
Tapered jeans are a bit odd looking. Straight fit or a bit boot cut.
a year? F me. as bars go that's pretty low.
True not great but still twice as long as GAP or Levi type stuff!
A year? my 8 quid primark stretch straight last way longer than that!.
Bootcut?
I have had trousers wear out in a year, at the crotch, but I consider that a negative result.
It that your massive cobblers wearing through them Molls?
WTF do some of you people do to your jeans? I’ve a pair of Levi 511 in (shock) bootcut for when I wear boots. They’re about five years old and still going strong. I’m guessing you’re either washing them too frequently or your superb, manly thighs are rubbing together and wearing the fabric out.
Also have a pair of HebTroCo, not the GVNR, the slightly slimmer one and they are the best jeans I’ve ever owned. If I had a money tree I’d buy another pair and one of those jumbo cord shirts.
They’re the only two pairs of jeans I own so pretty much live in them.
Based on what you've said, Hebtroco do exactly what you're after. I got a pair of their moleskins for my birthday this year and the fit is heinously unfashionable. A real middle aged bloke down the pub cut.
They used to do a nice slim fit - at least I think so, my skinny mate has some old ones that look good- but mine are bad enough that I don't wear them out the house, and won't do until I've had them tailored. But they'd suit someone with thunder thighs and testicles the size of melons.
The regular fit is just like 501’s used to be comfy, just loose enough to be able to move around easily, and not stupidly expensive
I suspect it may be you that has changed, not the jeans...
nothing better than a STW denim thread
But it won't be complete without TJ spitting scorn and contempt on anyone wearing jeans who is over 13. 😁
I would recommend Athletic Denim, but they got bought out by Olympvs Jeans which I have no experience of.
However, last pair of jeans I bought were from Old Navy in the US which us basically budget Gap, I reliably informed they size up the same as Gap. If you are large of thigh and glute but narrow of waist then Athletic fit jeans are great.
Another vote for HebTroCo.
I have a pair of Pure Blue Japan relaxed tapered from these folks, https://rivetandhide.com/shop/categories/jeans.html. Daft money but very good fit and ageing beautifully. I went in the shop, they know an awful lot about jeans and I came out with the best fitting pair of jeans I've ever had. The website also gives all the measurements for thigh, knee, rise etc.
Levi have a fit for all shapes and sizes. Go to one of those big stores with all their models and try them on. Not all 511 (or whatever model it is you are after) are the same, as materials change between sub-models.
Hebtroco here too. Expensive but beautifully made and unkillable.
Got 3 pairs already and another on the way for Christmas. 2 moleskin, 2 canvas.
The canvas Guvnor is the best trouser on earth. Fact.
I found Gap do a relaxed fit version, these are perfect for me, loose in the right places, not too baggy but comfortable. I’ve got some Levi’s but there the untreated ones so keep them for best.
What I struggle with is what to wear when not wearing jeans??!! Early 40’s what do men wear?? Too young for cords and trousers 🤣 can’t wear shorts all the time can you??
One word....
Speedos
Pretty much always get on with Howies
It that your massive cobblers wearing through them Molls?
Caustic baws.
It that your massive cobblers wearing through them Molls?
Well they are pretty impressive but I wear boxer briefs so they are kept well up out of the wear are. It's just lard, I'm afraid.
What I struggle with is what to wear when not wearing jeans??
The grey H&M chinos aren't really chinos in the Gordon Gecko style. I really like wearing them.
Levis 502 are the current ones for 'athletic fit' people. big thighs here and they fit really nicely. they build in a bit of stretch now as well so you can walk up stairs etc. taper over the calf. maybe a bit on the skinny side but not to silly.
Another vote for Rivet & Hide if your after a quality pair of jeans and they are happy to guide the fit over email or a phone call plus they have a guide on how to measure jeans properly using an old pair that fit.
Picked up a pair of 21oz Iron Heart 777 this week for breaking in over the next year as it's all about the fades with selvedge denim
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Bootcut? Really? Come on now STW, we’re better than that.
I miss bootcut 🙁
I need a 36" leg that narrows the options right down as most manufacturer top out at 34"
One of the few options that fitted well used to be G Star (and could usually pick them up at a decent discount) but had to search out the simple un-messed with designs. 3301 straight were good and there were some tapered that had a good sized thigh (though more recent 'tapered' G-Star were skin tight and went back)
Spoke are not cheap but long lengths and 3 different thigh cuts. Haven't tried their denim
£50 off first order for new customers with this link (£25 to me)
https://spoke.mention-me.com/m/ol/ka3jy-simon-still
Spoke are not cheap
Neither are Brant's troozers...
I don't think Brant's trousers will fit the OP what with his sprinters thighs and what not....
I used to find normal jeans just a *bit* tight around the thighs, and I also wore through crotches pretty fast. In general I never quite found the perfect pair.
Then I got given a Levi's gift voucher and since no-one was looking I sneakily tried on the elasticated 514s which were much pricier than I'd normally consider.
My god, the comfort! and the fit! Tapered without being silly tight, not too long but don't immediately go half-mast when I sit. Wife even thinks they look good on me which is a happy bonus and nobody except me (and now a bunch of random strangers on the web 😉 ) knows I'm wearing elasticated jeans.
What I struggle with is what to wear when not wearing jeans??!! Early 40’s what do men wear?? Too young for cords and trousers 🤣 can’t wear shorts all the time can you??
Jeans or shorts and err.......
I don’t think Brant’s trousers will fit the OP what with his sprinters thighs and what not….
Well I don’t know about his whatnot but our jeans do fit Steve and he’s an actual Olympic track gold medalist.
https://hebtro.co/2018/04/02/hells-bells-hes-gold-medalist/
I need a 36″ leg that narrows the options right down as most manufacturer top out at 34″
Yeah. We do 36in, with an extra 2in turn up on some sizes of GVNR too.
There is also https://olympvsjeans.com
Which claim to be jeans for athletes. Though all of the product pics make me s**** for some reason.
Yeah. We do 36in, with an extra 2in turn up on some sizes of GVNR too.
Planning to drop in and try some one day when we’re nearby. Boots too. But not so much travel this year ;-).
All the hebtroco jeans have turn ups? Do they not do a normal pair for people who are not bearded hipsters?
I'm starting my transition to middle-agedness by shopping in M&S. Their stretch denim in the comfiest pair of jeans I've owned in a very long time.
Rohan Classic jeans. I'd given up on jeans until I discovered Rohan jeans. If you wait for their New Year sale you'll get them at a good price.
Edwin are OK, not my favourite cut as the rise is a bit high for me. But, if you want to try them. Brownbag.com usually have them on sale, lots of other brands too.
Which claim to be jeans for athletes.
The sort of athletes that appear in photos. Not proper ones, like us.
Expensive, but fit for purpose and free repairs for life.
Made in Wales!
https://hiutdenim.co.uk/collections/mens/products/the-v-fit-1
Genuine US Carhartt, not the fashion version
Great comfortable fit, even with Singlespeeders thighs, super hard wearing and cheap
Win, Win, Win ~ Pick Two
Apparently the only other choice had silly taper / tight around the ankles.
Gap (boot cut I think) are good for me
Love STW sometimes! Seems like indie club fashion from 2002 lingers on!
Don't get boot cut. That's like wearing flares in 1985.
Levi 502 taper with flex/stretch work for me. Room around the thigh, modern cut but not clingy or high around the ankle.
https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/men/jeans/502-taper-fit-levis-flex-mens-jeans/p/295070053
maybe try 502? You can get them in various taper fits, they’re a bit roomier in the thigh than 501.
Another shout for the 502s here, enough room in the thighs but slightly tapered towards the bottom of the leg so sit better on shoes/boots than the 501s did for me.