You're wearing the WRONG SIZE JEANS with COWBOY BOOTS

[@enriquefuentes7697]

It's funny because in the vaquero (Mexican cowboy) scene, stacking jeans is a must. Some people even cuff the jeans once and still have plenty of material to stack.

[@spudth]

Is it not true that early Vaquero put their pants unto the boots showing the great detail of their boots?

[@enriquefuentes7697]

@Spudth (The way I do it) Absolutely, when a cowboy spent a lot of money on custom boots, they made sure everyone knew what they were made of.

[@biknjak]

As in every segment of society, styles change and they return a couple of decades later. It also depends on what is popular where you live. Growing up on the West Coast in the 70's, we wore our jeans so long that you actually "walked out" a big u shape of your jeans where they went under your boot heel. Also, the current "rolled up" cuff on jeans DEFINITELY isn't new. Guys in the forties and fifties did that, too.

[@charliekroll7333]

All my jeans stack even with tennis shoes. The life of being 5 foot

[@blakeswinehart4341]

Felt brother, 5'4 here

[@dirtedirte8771]

Saaame 5ft club

[@carrasco2011sc]

​@@blakeswinehart4341😂😂😂 Same.

[@damian21able]

Take your jeans to get hemmed at a tailor

[@doriansainz9778]

@@blakeswinehart4341Same brother 5’6”

[@thinker646]

Lived 2 decades in Wyoming/Montana. Half of that tome in close proximity to ranching locals. Even worked one winter in a Western feed and fashion store (Lucchese, Ariat, and the like). Never heard of stacking prior to your channel but definitely have observed the phenomenon among the locals. I like straight-leg jeans with an "almost-stack" - if the jeans were any longer, they'd be stacked. Seems like the male in the rancher family did that, but the wife and daughters definitely did not stack. I feel a Shakespearian parody percolating with that "to stack or not to stack", that is the question!

[@ralphkern380]

Let me start by saying I'm 76. I've been wearing boots and jeans pretty much full time since the middle 60s. I've been riding motorcycles about that same amount of time. I've always "stacked" my jeans (wore them about 2 inches longer than my actual inseam) because I don't want my jeans to pull up above my boot tops when I "saddle up" on an 'Iron Horse'. Also I wear slim fit, straight leg jeans - not boot cut. This keeps them from going over the heel. When I wear jeans with loafers, flip-flops or sneakers, I wear my correct inseam .

[@sstanforddpt]

Good info on stacking boots. Here in Texas, going to the dance hall, weddings, etc., when wearing exotic boots, we're in starched jeans.....I mean a "welders starch". That changes and helps with stacking pants, especially those that don't stack right. Starched, the pant legs don't fall so deep down on the boot, that and the ladies love a man in a good starched jean here.

[@WesternWearEnthusiast]

The rules you have set for yourself are basically the same as mind. I don’t like walking on my jeans but I don’t like it when they are to short either. The style combination of jeans and boots basically determines the answer of whether to stack or not to stack. Great video!!

[@sledge776]

Im 42, wearing boots since 15 years old. When I first saw this channel I thought “ expletive, expletive, really?, expletives, etc” . Well I was wrong. What has taken me years to figure out is laid out here so one can get a good, all around idea, of whats what. Theres allot more to it then I ever thought. Theres guys that will say “ its a pair of jeans, c’mon now with all this b.s.” I get that, but if ya wanna look halfway decent out the shut gates your first, second, third time, give Jeremiahs vids a shot. He even sings goofy shit sometimes! Great channel! Its also ozone friendly and low calorie. 😉

[@Rob_Lee]

On of my favorite channels. Thanks Jeremiah!

[@smackdadious]

Yeah I find it weird how much a difference the different type of jeans make for fit and look. The wrangler slim straight and the cowboy cut fit completely different. One size im fine with in the slim straight and two sizes up in the cowboy cut im fine, weird lol I didn't know about the length being different, or at least by that much. I'm gonna have to go try on some different jeans cause I like showing off the heel of my boots. Awesome job man!

[@samblanton6703]

I wear jeans 2 sizes longer than my actual length of my legs to stack them. works pretty well. In my opinion, the Wrangler 47 or the Rodeo Edition are the best pair of jeans out there, but that what fits me

[@tjn2254]

47s are nice 😊

[@teece06]

Solid advice here. I too have a slender frame while being tall and often struggle preventing the bucket affect with my Jeans. I went with a pair of relaxed fit Carhartt jeans and they made the bucket affect less noticeable but I still notice it. I may go with a shorter inseam after watching this, I may be stacking without even knowing it!

[@username8644]

I also had this problem and even with bootcut relaxed fit it was happening. The issue was actually the boot type, try to stay away from shorter shafts with wide openings (typical with wide square toe boots). Going with a different boot style that has a taller shaft and smaller opening helped fix it right away.

[@scottcriss7329]

I’ve been buying the Ariat M2 lately…I have a pair of 36x32 and 4 pairs of 36x34 (different colors)…love the stacked look with my boots…the 32 length look great, too…some boot-cuts look almost like bell bottoms….don’t care for the looks of them…really enjoyed your informative vid “To Stack or Not to Stack”

[@deadcel11r]

Actually a great video. I just got a job on a ranch and got my first pair of cowboy boots from online, and I had to order boot cut jeans off the internet because I grew up in Texas but I'm living in New Zealand...there's no going to the store for this stuff around here (it's all slim and tapered, stretchy shit), so this really helped me choose and avoid some lengthy online returns. I appreciate it

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

I’m 6’0” 200lbs, and I like to wear a 34X30 or maybe a 34X32. I think a 32X32 is more of your inseam, 32x34 still looks long.

[@MeToo-py1tq]

I know this channel reviewed the Thursday Boot Desperado and you didn't like them, but let me tell you The Thursday Boot Desperado boots square toe aesthetics and shaft size works really really well with all the jeans in my rotation. TBC accomplishes what they are designed for point blank. I get unlimited compliments from them and a couple people have said they are convinced they now need a pair.

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

I got the Maverick and like it. Am thinking about getting the Desperado for that rubber sole even though I prefer round toe boxes. What type of color did you get? I'm on the fence about the full grain leather vs the rugged and resilient leather.

[@MeToo-py1tq]

@@SkyreeXScalabar I have two of them. The first ones are Arizona Adobe and second ones are Old Town both are real nice in my opinion. I didn't think I would ever get Western Boots let alone "Square" toes. The square toe is not massive like a spatula it's more medium sized square. My Arizona has matching stitching and the Old Town has the contrasting stitching which are my favorite after thinking I would never like that style.

[@G56AG]

I ride motorcycles cross country, I set my jeans 3-4 inches long, this is because the jeans ride up when you are in the saddle. The boots are special made for motorcycling, the jeans stack and don't drag on the ground. I never wear those jeans with shoes, they drag the ground and cause excessive wear.

[@GalvezQb]

Could you do a video with starched jeans? They tend to look really neat when stacked I think a lot of people who aren’t from Texas don’t know about starching jeans, and how it changes the look and fit! Thank you Jeremiah love your channel!!!

[@stevenfisher402]

Great vid, as always. I'm always wearing bootcut with traditional height shafts and size so they cover the whole heel and don't drag the ground, it's a fine line. My straight cut jeans I'll only wear ropers or vintage with narrow shafts so no need to stack.

[@jimcollins9999]

Regular works well most of the time. Stacked is cool, but too stacked just ain't working. To stack or not to stack, A good final jeopardy question I think. 😁 I wear 36x36 usually & they work fine for me in most Jean's and boots. Some Jean's run just a bit longer or looser and I've got a good regular looking length or a good slightly stacked look. 👍 JC, you look great in boot cut Jean's bro.

[@williammarshall3043]

Hmmm, thought I was the only one with various choices regarding stacked or not based on the both the heel, spur shelf, etc. As usual, your commonsense approach is spot on!

[@djmuller2349]

Great video! Well done side by side and final impressions. Thanks for all you do!!

[@WyomingGuy876]

Stack and Starch! Wrangler 936 Slim Fit Cowboy Cut. Boots with spur shelf, underslung tall riding heels.

[@freddymardiceii3273]

Hi Jeremiah! Great video as always! I think it really depends....I'm 5'6" and about 155 pounds and I'm a true 30x32, which is what most of my jeans are in Levis 511's and Wrangler Retros slim straights and bootcuts. When I used to wear the Wrangler Cowboy cut slim fits 20 years ago, I used to go 30x36 or 38 and got a lot of stack which was nice, but I had and still have a couple 13" boots with a spur shelf which made the difference. Now, I don't care too much for a lot of stack. I like going for boots with a spur shelf, it makes the stack look really good and clean and like you, I have a skinny frame, so bootcuts are a must for square toes! If anything, maybe a 30x34, but so far 32s work.

[@whywhatwhenwherewow]

5'-6" with a 32 inseam? That's insane if that's your true measurement. I have trouble imagining those proportions. I'm 5'10" and my legs are slightly on the short side for my height (not by much vs average though), and my true measurement is 30 or 31 and I typically wear 32" jeans and get a pretty good break in the front, sometimes the back is a little too long. 32" is very common for 6' guys. And adding 4-6 inches on top of that? That goes way beyond any kind of cowboy stack, usually that's done with a very tight taper over sneakers for an urban/skater look and even then it's pretty sloppy

[@kamikaze337]

I'm 6'5 an regular size is 32 36 which are really hard to find locally . Don't know if there's even a 32 38 size to wear stacked lol . I'd love to have jeans that don't look like high water when I sit or bend . Being tall an slim is hard to find good fitting clothes .

[@JeremiahCraig]

Kimes Ranch carries 38L!

[@calebharker5797]

I'm 6'3 with a super short body and I wear wranglers 32 38

[@robgriz72]

I wear 32x40 so…

[@scottw9663]

Most western jeans come in longer inseam and usually have waist sizes broken down by the inch. I’m in a saddle everyday and wear 31x38 or 31x40. If I were to no be riding a 31x36 fits nice but not on the horse.

[@draydenarbuckle1454]

I'm 6'5" 190 lbs. I wear 36x36 and wear a belt with all my jeans. Nothing worse than being too tight and crushing my boys. Getting into the stacked look, I've been looking for tall opinions and I appreciate the insight guys! Next pair will definitely be 36 x 38.

[@Gunguy67]

I grew up wearing boots and have worn them my entire life. I always wear Wranglers and I must stack and always wear bootcut jeans. You have to buy boots with a spur ridge for sure. I live in a very rural area and we get a good laugh at guys wearing skinny jeans that are short. I love that so many people are wearing boots now and I say to each their own. Buy boots and enjoy.

[@MadDestructionChaos]

No Stack when casual - I do have my riding jeans...stacked... Cool videos man.

[@spotsill]

Thanks for the video at 5’3”not stacking is my problem and I now know why square toes look off with most of my jeans.

[@ivandrago1133]

If the top of your boot heels are showing, the pants are too short. There’s a difference between a NYC cowboy and a rural Montana cowboy.

[@Jusader]

With the wide square example at 6:00, I actually think the regular size looks great with your frame. It looks more upkept and "professional" I guess you could say. It's like having shaggy hair versus a more high and tight cut. I have to say... those Hondos are amazing. How long are you able to wear them at one go with that style of heel? I've traditionally worn ropers with square toes, but I do have a pair of buckaroo squares that I haven't really worn yet, afraid of that heel size being a factor!

[@drwisdom1]

Mr. Craig at 1:24 "People have been doing it for decades [stacking]. Maybe even a century or more." I am unsure about that. I have been wearing Levi's 501s since the 1960s and never heard about stacking until recently. I suspect it is one of those modern day fads propagated on KZbin, like not washing your jeans to get wear lines. Yes, guys have been wearing extra long jeans for over a century because when riding horses they needed them to be long enough to protect their legs. But the common solution when not on horses/motorcycles was to cuff their long jeans, not stack them.

[@deadboy276]

This is accurate. ‘Stacking’ has only been a thing since baggy pants in casual settings have been a thing. 60s and earlier the style was to wear pants that fit unless you needed them long for riding that day, and when not riding you cuff them to the ankle or above. Any Levi ad from the 50s or pic of ppl in western wear you won’t see ‘stack’ anywhere.

[@Jh1847]

The friend/roommate that would let me borrow his boots, when I was conscious of wearing them, taught me to by jeans with a longer inseam than I typically wear. He told me the shaft shouldn't be seen when you sit. It is challenging for me, I'm always walking on my jeans which is annoying. Since I still like to wear sneakers on occasion, it's almost like you have to have jeans for boots and jeans for kicks. Otherwise your jeans become a sponge for anytime that it rains. 🤬

[@robgriz72]

I wear 32x40’s with a cuff. They stack just fine and I never have a problem with walking on my jeans. Of course all of my boots have a spur shelf but even when I wear vans or roper driving Mocs I don’t have that problem. I only wear wranglers pro rodeo’s or branded denim jeans and a cuff looks cool anyway

[@commonsurvivor]

I like the way the wranglers were about 2 in above the heel in the '80's. That's looks the best

[@nyg1984]

I like to show a bit of the boot shaft when I sit down specially if it's of an extremely contrasting color or exotic and interesting hides.

[@WolfRanger2008]

An observation: I won't mention the Channel Name but there is similar Western Wear/Cowboy Boots KZbin Lifestyle channel but in the case of the unnamed-there is also an emphasis on Latino American Culture. The reason I mention this is: that channel's host is 180 degrees your opposite in regards to wearing jeans dragging the ground beneath the heel(s)! I have seen that host advocate, more than once, while wearing brand new jeans that it's cool to allow the pant to go underneath the heels. Personally, I don't care for that scenario either but it's Interesting and Strange how people can be widely varied in what they think. ;-)

[@Tlm625]

thankyou so much for the tips. i didnt know there was so much in the purpose. be blessed

[@whitetrashandhellbound6905]

Just bought my first pair of Cowboy Boots, went with Ariat's... didn't want to fork out a ton of money for something I may not wear that often, if they do go good for me I will pay more for my next pair. That being said, I didn't even consider my pant size. I normally wear Relaxed Fit, Boot Cut Silver Jean's. I think they will be fine, when the boots show up I will know more then. Appreciate the video, gave me something to think A'boot lol 🤟🇨🇦

[@mattcastellanos2178]

I like the rules. As a 3rd category, I've tended towards rolling up the jeans to show off fancier boot tops.

[@josephevans2912]

I personally stack every time, but I wear wrangler George Straight retro slim bootcut jeans with all my boots. I purchase a size larger in the length. Double H boots or Alpha western boots are my go to. I’ve got one pair of ARIAT boots.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Another great video. What size boots are you wearing in this video?

[@MrHenrymcneely]

I love the look and feel of Ariat ropers. But I wish they were a little tighter at the top. I have a really hard time getting these under a pair of jeans without it looking goofy and feeling like wearing huge rubber boots. Even with the Ariat M7, the shaft is clearly visible. Too bad...

[@brainyak7408]

The "bucket effect" as you called it didn't used to happen back when companies made good boots. The tops were almost always more playable and not so dang stiff - boot uppers would break in to the point that the top of the boot would literally flop over. That's what happens when good leather is used. This changed when cheap boots such as Ariat came into the market and knocked off more expensive (at the time), quality boots like Dan Post. You can still purchase boots with uppers that are not so stiff, but they are generally a lot more expensive. Personally, the state of boots today is sad if you compare it to 25+ years ago. Cheap brands have become the norm and today's boot-wearing generation doesn't know the difference between quality boots and cheap junk. I buy my boots used from ebay now, and that's a sad state of affairs in the boot world. You didn't used to have to buy a pair of Lucchese to get quality cowboy boots.

[@Tedley63]

If you ain’t stacking you slacking!

[@FranciscoHernandez-xj7nq]

In my opinion, " 517 levis " are the best with any type of boot.! The longer the inseam the better.!

[@Sherrieps]

As a woman, I don't like to tuck my jeans into my boots, even if the boots have a cool design on the shaft. If I want to show off the shaft, I'll wear a skirt or dress. So, I only wear bootcut jeans and don't stack them.

[@choshow86]

I'm 6'2 185 so your video always put me right where I need to be✊🏽✊🏽

[@carlosmondragon6639]

Awesome side by side comparison view 👍

[@That_1_Outcast]

I wear wranglers specifically the 13MWZ cowboy cut and my normal size is 32x32 but go up to 32x34 due to the work I do and all the climbing in and out of trailers with my regular size constantly looks like I’m in flood waters there fore I go up to 32x34

[@cedrickization8159]

"Hello Jeremiah, ...And to think that in the very first Cowboy Movies (1935,1950,1960), the actors wore soft fabric pants with cowboy boots! I know that because I've been a very big Fan ever since. child of cowboy movies and John Wayne and many others! We can imagine that in reality, it could be like this, fabric pants over cowboy boots! The arrival of the first Jean's pants was I believe at the end of 1960 and at least as early as the 1970s!”

[@wm4126]

is that what it means when a jean says stacked, it has a little extra length

[@kingtacoz4]

Hello Jeremiah I have a pair of hybrid rancher h20 what type of Ariat jeans do you recommend I’m more of a slim straight jeans type great video

[@thomasjefferson6334]

Great topic! always wondered this myself

[@AlanEoff]

I don't stack because I don't want my jeans to drag the ground and get frayed, but I guess part of that has to do with the jeans leg width.

[@larry1824]

Love the stacked look always have

[@adamreyling6505]

I like Levis 527 bootcut some of them seem more flared out than others and their supposed to be the same. I have several different boots, heels too. I hate walking on my jeans too.

[@gazsmith74]

With being 5 foot 6 all my jeans end up stacking, good job I like the stacked look

[@sailingneil]

I definitely have a couple of pairs of jeans that are too relaxed and drop over the heel of some of my boots, which does get annoying. I do love a good stack on classic boots. I do appreciate the extra sizes of jeans available in the US than the UK. Getting any length over 34inchs long is hard and waist sizes generally only come in even size inches.

[@Valboy380]

I love seeing a dude all confident with his jeans inside his boots. That says "I don't give a f**!

[@Carsengreve]

Hey Jeremiah I am 5 foot tall and wear shoe/boot size 7.5 or 8 depending on the brand and I also have pretty small calves. I need new boots so what shaft height do you think would be good for me 12 or 13 inches

[@carsonryan7142]

I would say 11 or 12 you might need a narrow shaft, goto a boot store like bootbarn to try them on, So you don't order them then they don't work with jeans

[@Carsengreve]

@@carsonryan7142 no I don’t have a boot store around but I wish I did

[@wyattroshangah6665]

If it fits in the waist I’ll go anywhere from a 30 inch inseam to a 36 but I can’t really go much higher than that or it gets goofy but it really depends on how I’m feeling

[@BackpulverDealer]

Do you recomend the Ariat rambler boot?

[@thullraven1]

No need to stack. I wear Straight Leg Jeans when I wear my boots. I found "Boot Cut" to puddle too much at the bottom for my liking. The Straight Leg is just right for my boots. when I'm not wearing boots, I wear a Slim Fit Jean.

[@darrenjenkins7730]

I always stack my bootcuts it looks perfect with my square toes especially starched i like when they come over my heels and drag some

[@caseyk4708]

Hey Jeremiah, I got a boot question for you. I wear a size 10d in boot but most of the time since I’m a thinner guy the boots don’t fit snuff enough. So I tried a 10B but I couldn’t even get my foot down in the boot. Is there trick to the narrow B width? Do I need to go up a size? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and keep up the great videos!

[@originaltails01]

You might need to try a C width. Use a Brannock device to get a ball park estimate of width. For example I wear AA or A width shoes. Which is extremely narrow. In dress shoes even As can be too wide for my feet. Tbh it's a lot of trial and error but it's good to have an "official" Brannock size to use as a start.

[@ibmoran]

Love your posts!......thank you!

[@kalebleone2702]

Just found your channel. I’ve been rocking patched up jeans (some patches on top of patches) for long time and needed new jeans. You turned getting new jeans which felt like a chore into something I’m proud of! ordered my Levi 517 today and I’m actually excited!

[@MrMikey1273]

I'm 5foot 10 and like 200 pounds. I always get a 32 inseam and it's a little bit long on me. 30 however is always seems short. I never worry about stacking I usually buy 32 inseam in relax fit or boot cut. They always work well enough that I'm not walking on my Jeans. Now dress pants those I tried to wear with boots and they showed a little more of the heel and heel counter area of the boot than my jeans. I still did it

[@SACRUISER58]

why did you not do the cowboy cut, i need info on wranglers 36mwz slim fit vs 933se , 936den slim fit cowbot cut vs boot cut

[@georgek3789]

Jeremiah i think you should try a 33-30 straight leg.....The forgiven for dying was too tall.

[@idahocougarfan9511]

Mine stack a little but I just grab them and go. I used to wear 40-32. Now I’m 36-32 after dropping 60lbs

[@chrisl6969]

How do I get a slim boot cut Jean to slim down on the boot.. so it doesn't look like a dress on both sides. Is there some type of clip to fold them in on the inside?

[@ed_nothing]

Hey man, could you do a review on Thursdays Boots, cowboy boots (western)

[@JeremiahCraig]

Yep! I have a pair and will be working on the video over the next couple weeks. Looking at a late November or early December release

[@ed_nothing]

@@JeremiahCraig awesome! Thank you very much 🤠

[@chudlas]

Excellent Video

[@plantbased2846]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@wasibhassan]

For Bootcut Jeans I wouldn't stack it either because it looks weird and yes it can start to rip whenever it's being dragged on the ground and for straight fit same thing it does look weird when the boot makes it saggy I have these kinda problem with jeans inseam

[@johnnyidol2417]

Helped me s lot, thanks!

[@spookycrane9318]

Walmart bootcut Levi’s are my go too

[@shawnsecleter2453]

If it's dress pants straight leg do not stack because it makes it look better the other way no if you're going the other way yeah stack it because it makes the boot and makes the jean flow

[@silvermountainman2562]

Great video, tasteful advice …

[@demisx]

Regular size works in most situations apparently.

[@Brynb3]

More of this!

[@MrMaxGorsky]

@JeremiahCraig Is it possible to style cowboy boots with baggy jeans??

[@xeverettx2564]

Every single example looked better with the shorter inseam. Stacking gives an effect of ill fitting frumpy and sagging especially up near the crotch it V’s inward all that extra material. I’m 5’11 and I most wear a 30 inseam and every once in a great while some brands and cuts maybe a 32.

[@peterwallace4964]

That’s really helpful cheers

[@johnathanbadass5]

i dont know if im the only one who had this Q but is there a "proper" way to tuck in your jeans into your boots?

[@maxfield9873]

It's the same thing with motorcycle gear. Longer jeans so they don't ride up and look goofy and let bees or gravel get up your pant leg. (yes, that happens) Function over fashion for me everytime.

[@jameswade9507]

Hey Jeremiah my boots shaft is real wide what size jeans should I wear?

[@Divinenubian]

I don't stack my jeans as a lady. I wear a wide leg of flair legs or regular boot cut. And I dont wear square toe stacked heel boots.

[@mykv4792]

I use boot straps to get rid of that bucket effect

[@skylerberg3276]

What are those boots in the top left of the shelf?

[@KieranGuiney-r1w]

wish all exotic boots had spur ledge for stacking

[@thebackwoodsboysgarage9144]

i can't stand 2 walk on my jeans i got a pair were my boots just destroyed the bottoms 1 reason i tuck my pants into my boots a lot

[@carlosrodriguez5900]

Thanks for video.

[@MunozTostado]

that's why I now buy slim straight so I don't walk on my jeans! I hate that...

[@tannergreen6835]

I’m 6’5 supper skinny and have a 14 D food so I wear the wrangler retro boot cut slim so they actually fit my thighs but I always get the bucket look

[@tannergreen6835]

Sometime I tie a bandanna around the top of the boots so it ain’t happen

[@codydennis5884]

You stack your jeans because when your on a horse you need the extra length.

[@aaronfrancis3185]

Someone once gave me this advice as well: Don't stack with slim fits, because it makes them bunch up in weird ways. The best jeans to stack are regular straight jeans. Bootcuts drag on the ground, relaxed fits get sloppy.

[@aaronfrancis3185]

@CowboyImagine giving a single fuck about what other people are wearing. Let me guess, the only correct option is the Wrangler 13MWZ, stacked and starched, right? Because that's the most cowboy thing you can wear? I wear what's comfortable and looks good on me. Slim fit isn't the same as skinny jeans, they're just not baggy and give you some shape.

[@aaronfrancis3185]

@Cowboy I'll pass. Did that for a while, not a fan.

[@zumba.c]

I have a tough time finding jeans that fit because my thighs and butt are on the thicker side, I'm in the gym a lot

[@eliasnaranjo9179]

You say we're wearing the wrong size but you look like your style is the high waters look.