The Ultimate Jeans Buying Guide (34+ Jeans I love!)

[@elitecommenter]

Levis Silvertab line of jeans is definitely worth checking out. Some notable features of the Silvertabs: - Affordable, $40 - $100 will get a pretty mint pair. - Popular models included loose and baggy fit - Vintage made mostly during the 90s and early 00s - Made in the USA - Levis Branding - Heavier denim and more rugged than modern Levis - Silver tab on the back unique to that line. - Vintage pairs discontinued Note: I have 2 pairs of Silvertabs Loose Fit and couldn't recommend them enough. They are a little more roomy in the thigh and more comfortable than my 501s. Levis actually brought back this line in 2022, DO NOT buy the newer ones, please. The new ones are mostly made overseas in China and will not replicate the same quality of denim as the vintage ones at the same price point.

[@akiko3688]

I have a pair of the newer silvertabs loose cut they really aren't that bad especially for the low sale price but I agree the vintage pairs are better

[@elitecommenter]

@ Yeah, I kinda exaggerated a bit on the quality of new Levi’s. But being an owner of some new 501s and vintage silvertabs there is some quality difference. The comment was mostly for people like me who get stuck on the fence after weighing options on what to buy and summarizing what I researched into an easy yes or no to go vintage. Anyways, I’m sure the your new silvertabs will still hold up for years on end and bet they will age like fine wine as well 👍

[@arko9151]

How's the cut? I'm looking for something perhaps vintage to replace my Weekday Galaxy's. And do you know availability in Europe or were they an US exclusive (back in the days)?

[@elitecommenter]

​@@arko9151 I was initially looking at getting Weekday Galaxys before the Silvertabs actually 😂 I can say that the Silvertabs Loose has a really similar fit to the pictures I've seen of the Galaxys. Or the Silvertab Baggy if you want it to fall off the side of the shoe more. I'm pretty sure they were sold in Europe back then, but in way less quantity than in the US. The easiest way to find them now is on apps like Depop or Grailed and have them shipped overseas, but I understand this method is more expensive. There is also a chance of resellers in Europe who already have vintage Silvertabs.

[@elitecommenter]

@@arko9151 I thought I replied to this earlier, but I guess the comment did not post 😭 The weekday Galaxys are extremely similar to the Silvertab Loose fit from what I've seen in the pictures. If you want the jeans to fall off the side of the shoe a little bit more, then go with the Silvertab Baggy. Silvertabs were sold in more limited runs in Europe than in the US back then, so it was significantly harder to find them. The easiest way to get them is on Grailed or Depop and have them shipped overseas from the US, but I understand that shipping costs and other fees internationally will drive up the price a bit.

[@Jellofayce]

I’ve been looking for an elevated selvedge pair the past few week but there’s SOOO much out there. Thanks to this vid I decided in the Taiga Takahashi lot 705, they were 400 not 280 but still amazing. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@josephnerney4823]

Hell yeah t.t is such a solid choice

[@ery2928]

Oni 222 owner here 🙋I think the 222 cut in particular fades slightly slower because it's wider and you can't really get those honeycombs and whatnot. The low tension fabric does make the fades look interesting though. I noticed a lot of vertical/streaky fading. Love the vid!

[@josephnerney4823]

Yeah same with 200 cut too

[@fake_robin9045]

I think I'm too broke to be watching this video 😭

[@al_6229]

Fr even the “budget friendly” section wasn’t so budget friendly

[@eliputnamm]

same bro. I get my jeans from thrifts 😂.

[@KamoteCueBBB]

Maybe not watch and work

[@kirvy4139]

@@KamoteCueBBBcan’t even argue with that good shi

[@RexMckinnis]

I’m too fat and broke

[@capturestiles]

“Someones wearing those jeans”Literally toro y moi wearing those jeans lol

[@srooklyn]

Always love your videos Drew, but this one might be my favorite that you've ever done! Incredibly thorough, and I can clearly appreciate how enthusiastic and passionate you are about denim. So many great points and tips. I missed the window to give a recommendation - which based on my history with raw/selvedge, I guess my top pick would be Oni, specifically their secret denim. But this video has inspired to dip my toe back into the denim market and explore more. Well done!

[@Norman.Metzger]

Just wanted to add “Redcast Heritage” to the denim retailer list! They’re out of Spain but offer very fair pricing to export markets! Also, have a pair of Oni 15oz ishikawadai jeans and they are to absolutely die for when it comes to fit and texture (visual and tactile)

[@calebjr1312]

Love red cast too!

[@dingerz2977]

The Taiga Takahashi lot 704 jeans are selvedge jeans. The pair showed in the video is the washed version, but if you check their website description for the raw version, it describes the fabric to be a "white ear selvedge denim fabric".

[@statikfeedbak]

Hey Drew, thanks for the awesome thorough breakdown. Have you come across any quality denim brands that are black-owned?

[@zoohill]

Toro y moi @ 10:04 (check out the music, Drew! Outer Peace being my favorite album)

[@Justmebeee]

$280 for jeans?! That’s my paycheck 😂😩😩😩 Can I request a video? Getting into fashion and a certain style.. like 90’s, vintage… timeless fashion… how to tell parents or family what to get you for the holidays, if it’s mostly second hand or very expensive? Especially nowadays when we’re all broke af and everything’s only going up? And can you give us just ideas how or where to go? On our own time💜

[@Kaito2.2]

Ask them for the money and tell them what you’re gonna do with it, because unless they themselves somewhat are a bit into fashion it could be pretty hard for them to understand what you’re looking for

[@Justmebeee]

👆🏼literally my life 😩😂 or gets you a whole other thing that you don’t even like. EVERY YEAR! 🙄😂 But asking for money is good! Thanks. (:

[@Kaito2.2]

@@Justmebeee or even better, ask some of em who u know that would be down to just spend a day with you that they accompany you when you go so that you can bond with them and they might get a feel for what you’re looking for🤔

[@snuffspoon]

Get your money up, find a better paying job, or hustle and dont worry about clothes. Hit the bins. I hate mfs like you

[@Jellofayce]

@@snuffspoonur so cool 😂

[@howeyenetwork9743]

Making a denim guide without mentioning the Osaka 5 greatest Studio D’artisan & Evisu is a sin. 🤯

[@MarcoGarcia-et7zw]

Definitely will say that you did inspire me to buy the sugarcane 1947 and the Okinawa pairs in NYC and went to self edge to buy them, I'm 175 lbs, 6'1 and got both pairs 34x34 and they fit perfectly, I will say the first couple of wears will be tight but after they will stretch out a bit and feel amazing. Some pairs of denim I'm actually looking at buying are some RRL, I believe they make some dope stuff and the price point isnt to crazy especially if you already forked over some money on some japanese denim . Another thing I think you'd like Drew are those new ALD timbs that just dropped recently (especially the brown ones), also next time you go to Dover street market you should smell the fragrance Edward Bess Kiss the sky, smells amazing, one day I'd love to talk clothes with you and possibly in the near future you make some vids covering some accessories like wallets, simple watches and little accents like that, that elevate your style. Thank you for making videos, you really inspire me a lot and seem like a cool genuine person, much love from Texas

[@alexandercuyvers9675]

Weekday astro jeans are the goat imo, especially for men with wider hips. They come in at around €60 (i dont know if they’re available in the us)

[@sirmallboii9285]

Drew on a Sunday How relaxing

[@joseservino2780]

Love this bro! Currently on Okinawa Japan, and going to Tokyo next week! Been looking for a full denim set! Thank you so much for the recommendations, you inspire me!

[@sbuers]

Been wearing the Edwin Wide Pant for the past 6 months in the 14oz raw rainbow selvedge and as someone with a 34 inseam these are perfect and have ample length

[@apoetnamedink.]

to those feeling too broke... if you do the research first (which you are doing), save, then buy a single pair that meticulously matches everything you want in pants, wearing them 3-4 times a week for 4-5 years (and for more if ya want, get em tailored here and there), they will have paid off tenfold. do it second hand, get proof that they're legit from the seller. I've found designer exists out there sold by people who didn't do that research/save and have to make their money back. (; bringing a pair of designer from ebay thrifts to their smallest cost per wear is so satisfying.

[@kinslowrainer3982]

Nice video! Keep 'em comin'! The Unbranded Brand UB201 were my first selvedge denim (perhaps I should've gone with the UB301, though), and I bought some Burgus Plus 771-99 at Hinoya in Ueno when I was in Japan in September. I haven't worn that second pair, yet, as the weather is still too hot here for denim. FYI, the "tate" in Tate + Yoko is Japanese and is pronounced as if there were an accent on the end. So it's more like "taté". It sounds like the "é" in "café".

[@shmobes9983]

I had to opportunity to try on the sugar canes at my local Self Edge. I loved the hand feel and appearance. Unfortunately they did not have the size I needed. 😢.

[@scottiepiffin6392]

Oni Denim’s Secret Denim is essential as well

[@George.co.e]

boots buying guide next

[@diegojosesoriano]

Honestly: $ Doc Martens, Timbs? $$ Solovair, Thursday Boots, Red Wing $$$ Wesco, Nick's, White's, Frank's, JK

[@AverageTwitterUser312]

Not trying to be and asshole but all the brands you listed are all classic menswear brands, the list wont help anyone who is into diffrent genres of clothing, it is a good menswear boots list but not a good list of boot brands.

[@kevinmascarinas4142]

Learned a lot and was affirmed on a lot of denim knowledge I already had. Loved this.

[@andrin1901]

love you for this drew, exactly what I needed

[@joshmcfadden6991]

Drew I’ve been waiting for this vid for months, now let’s hope I can afford some of them

[@nataum]

love your jean content!!! you should check out gilded age nyc and their selvedge denim! i personally love their women's jeans, but saw they have both italian and japanese selvedge! would love to know what you think! :)

[@SanFranFan30]

Brands also gotta have wider waists for the short guys out there like myself. I prefer to rock a 40 or 42 in the waist and between 30 and 28 on the inseam.

[@zenbrandon]

Bro coming out swinging with banger after banger

[@victorphiri5501]

This is the earliest I’ve ever been 😭!

[@dixcn]

Ami Paris Classic Fit Jeans are my favourites hands down

[@stan6707]

Have a look a maharishi denim. Tons of fits and an interesting camo pattern on the inside.

[@robinbauer1975]

My wish list is grey 1996 dsire disel jeasn with ripped knee Acne Trompe o’leo (the 3d print ones from daniel Simmons) Our legacy 3d print Simple project dandwashed Discontinued one is sadly from Sandro Sandwashed denim (slightly red color fade)

[@reggie8285]

Hey what would you suggest for more baggy jeans

[@Churchiiiooo]

What white t shirt are you rocking in this video?

[@morimentos]

S/O Slowboat NYC with their 5 pocket denim. Breaking in sooo nicely

[@Alanviberson]

My brother just moved to nyc from denver and our mom sent his clothes but they got lost in the mail so he had to start his wardrobe over. He got one pair of the selvedge from naked and famous and has been able to wear them everyday since and thrive

[@MilovanTeran]

Since im on the chubbier side 501's, 505's or any kind of straight fitting pants don't fit me the way they are supposed to fit. The ones that do fit me are the Levi's 569 or any loose fit or wide leg fit.

[@aust2244]

Leaving out 501 STF is criminal! Those are easily the best for the price 501 you can buy!

[@thefreemanworldexperiment]

Learned a lot. Thanks, bro.

[@Eric-cb7cq]

any reccs for wide fit selvedge denim ? preferably not too flare.

[@a__youtube__user]

What site would you recommend buying the sugar cane jeans from in the US?

[@brandonkaplan6804]

Bears Tokyo, Hinoya, Denimio. If you don’t want to pay 50-150% markups.

[@a__youtube__user]

thanks!

[@Redwood_climber]

Any good ones for bigger people?

[@half_normal]

Just wanna ask, does unsanforized one wash mean true to size, or should I size up?

[@samchristopher2023]

Front Office - Fingerprint denim surely

[@-smaskie9411]

Recommendations on a bit more baggy pair of selvedged jeans?

[@Norman.Metzger]

I seriously recommend the “295” cut from Oni Denim. They are a very nice roomy/baggy take on a Japanese straight silhouette. I’m pretty skinny in the legs and my pair has the perfect amount of extra fabric. Not to mention they are just gorgeous imo

[@pizzapants69]

Braindead or the baggy Supreme jeans in selvedge are solid.

[@kostinarain7373]

My favorite is Lee👌👌always fits perfectly

[@yo_seb5195]

Any pair of jeans that sit right on/just above the ankles? I’m a 30x30 but I’m looking for some relaxed straight leg jeans that would fit more like a 30 x 28.

[@jordanp9351]

just take them to a tailor or raw hem it bro

[@diegojosesoriano]

Denimio is also a great place to buy denim, especially Japanese brands. They have a huge selection to choose from.

[@jmydn2]

This site is dope. ty friend 🦾

[@eliputnamm]

I like bombshell jeans. I think they’re only on instagram though.

[@chrisdiaz7615]

Great video brother have a great day😊

[@danielreyes9129]

10:00 TORO SIGHTING RAAAAAAAHHHHHH 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@theMF16-26]

Me watching this knowing the last pair of jeans I bought was from Ross 😂But fr fr, his videos cool and good inspo stuff.

[@TheThriftyTherapist]

Does anyone know of a loosefit barrel jean horseshoe leg women's not cropped at all? Thank you!

[@elfpr0n]

10:05 That someone is Toro Y Moi lol

[@itspainte]

boots next please

[@LucasRocha-eg1kg]

I need this video

[@pastense]

Stüssy’s actually a surf brand that delved into skate way later. But I promised I’m not tryina be ‘that guy’ lol

[@washcubby2555]

No Iron Hearts Drew?

[@sanjogh777]

I used to wear $30 jeans from Wrangler. Wtf happened to me! It's just jeans.

[@silk3142]

in reality it all works the same, covers your legs, some are more comfy, some are more durable, some are more technically sewn… so it’s all on what you care about. you don’t have to pay $150-450 for jeans ! cheers mate to whichever you wear 💫

[@drlessismore]

Diesels??

[@Alanviberson]

You know a brand is cool if they have chaz modeling for them

[@anderskrjberg3282]

How about 3sixteen?

[@Jlukecampos]

The more I see your content, the more I want a pair of sugar canes. I just have too many pairs in my rotation rn

[@jornvandenberg7715]

10:07 Is that Toro Y Moi?

[@rosssharphandlegoeshere]

finally made it into a youtube video

[@Nabem0n0o]

our legacy third cut suprised no one said these

[@DulceLopez-oi2id]

So SEATED 4 this one

[@silk3142]

NAMA DENIM, a thailand brand is a very very good one. I hope someone sees this.

[@arko9151]

Habibi what's that t shirt you're wearing

[@Churchiiiooo]

Yo drew what shoes would you recommend for a male in his 30s to wear casual: the minimal white sneakers or Birkenstocks? I already have all the sneakers and boots a man needs except I’m missing the Birkenstocks and either the common projects or Thursday all white leather sneakers.

[@PizzaHomie]

Iron Heart 21 oz 888

[@bethanybin]

im surprised momotaro didnt make the list

[@jornvandenberg7715]

Good retailers are also Bears Tokyo and Denimio. Just purchased some Sugar Cane 1947 jeans for 121 euros. Saved me a lot of cash!

[@KamoteCueBBB]

Add SELVEDGE on the title cause these all these are.

[@PooMuncher-q1l]

Yippie

[@yo_seb5195]

Every pair of jeans I buy is either too tight on my thighs, too tight on my butt/crotch area or both. It’s so annoying. For example the dickies 874 (I know they aren’t jeans) are wayyyy to tight on my butt and crotch area, it literally goes up my butt cheeks. Other than that they fit perfectly everywhere else.

[@yardenl1998]

34 pairs of jeans? I can't even buy me a single one due to financialy supporting my family

[@KamoteCueBBB]

No mention of Studio D’artisan, Momotaro and SAMURAI JEANS. WTF AND THIS IS ULTIMATE LIST?!?!? 🤡

[@Str3ltsov]

Is it just me or do you look kinda cute?

[@snuffspoon]

Pool house jeans look well made? Just because he's your friend, you shouldnt make recs like that. You dont know, you havent had it in hand

[@Brian-wp9er]

Well I’ve had them in hand and can definitely recommend them. The pasadenas good, they’re super soft and really comfortable. They’re not rigid like the average pair of jeans and I personally like the fit of the pasadenas. I don’t own the tokyo jeans so I can’t speak on them but they must be popular for a reason.

[@snuffspoon]

@Brian-wp9er But what other brands have you had you can compare them to? SDA, IH, N&F, Acne Studio, Studio En, EK, OrSlow. Ive had them all, Ive felt the Uniqlo and GAP raw denim. Poolhouse looks like a step up from Uniqlo and maybe on par with N&F but not up to EK or IH standard

[@historianofmanythings4294]

Supreme jeans do me good. Got a pair of raw selvedge made in Japan from them this season for $188

[@GoufinAround_]

Bro, I have two pairs of jeans… lol

[@Keso4x]

577 views in 20 min nahhh

[@johnjohnkim4218]

Please check for Carson wach

[@Matthew-c8s]

This list sucks.. thank you for the other videos though 🤝

[@NoChillGilTuffCrowd03]

Jean talk is getting tired…

[@CubixCadet]

No APC ?!!! 🫠

[@sergioxaragon]

Hello

[@samuelharbst9699]

501s will never be beaten.

[@My_Style_Journey]

Basically mall brands quality now, they were good before but now just fast fashion. Vintage made in America ones are a different story though or the LVC line

[@trombone9613]

Lmao

[@Dazulolwarrior]

Only applies to the vintage ones

[@JustysFrank]

definitely not true lol

[@Churchiiiooo]

Undefeated 501s

[@snoop_kitten4205]

Please gatekeep Taiga Takahashi 🙏