What makes Diesel Jeans so good?

[slackerinabox]

I'm not posting this as a smart ass and really would like to know the physical traits of Diesel jeans that scream "quality." I've been wearing Walmart jeans until I realized that I look like Hank Hill - the denim's rough, the fit unflattering, and the dye jobs were off (the blues look hyper blue vs natural). I think I'll get one pair of nice jeans and wonder how nice jeans are defined.

I'll always buy walmart's $7.88 specials but think some occasions require something nicer than Faded Glory but not quite dress pants/khakis

*Update*

Finally went to century 21 and tried some premium denim. Seven for all mankind felt lighter than most denim, and the cloth was thin, which felt quite nice. They had deisel as well but not in my size.. Diesel was $99 and Seven for all mankind was $79, which is pretty reasonable compared to what I'm finding online... Also learned that "Seven7" and "Seven for all mankind" are different companies, which is contrary to what a lot of people think ("Seven7 is a lower end line"- not true, they're totally different companies).

I also tried out Lucky brand jeans and found that they were a great compromise - feels and fits great and only a few bucks more than Levis. I ordered the following online:

$31 - Lucky brand jeans: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product
$46 - Mavi jeans: http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Sh...3/product.html

Cheap Monday's also mentioned on clothing forums as being a great source of affordable but fashionable denim.

Update #2-

Got my jeans and tried them all out:
Lucky ($31) - My favorite pair, and no more expensive than levis. Nice, antique finish, fits outstanding, made in the USA, and I love the the thinner material.

Buffalo ($45) - Really nice, a noticeable step up from walmart crap but only marginally better than my favorite pair of levis. Made in china but fits great, but I wouldn't seek out the brand again

Mavi ($46) - Hand made, great finish and great material but (being a Europe brand, I guess), the cut seems to be a size smaller. I'll revisit it when I lose more weight.

All in all, I get why spending more on jeans make sense sometimes, and thrifty shopping can lead to great deals. I look forward to losing some wait and getting a pair of Diesels (I'll wait until I can find a pair for $75 or so).

*The biggest advantage: My Lucky's are now my favorite jeans because the thing material and premium cotton breathes so well - I don't get soggy, sweaty underwear! It's been quite humid and hot in NYC and I've worn them nearly every day this week and they don't reek - that sounds gross but most other jeans would be drenched in sweat by now.

 

[Ns1]

0/10, even on a saturday morning

 

[slackerinabox]

0/10, even on a saturday morning

I'm not parodying anyone - is there seriously another thread like this? Hah, didn't even look!

 

[moshquerade]

walmart jeans... omg...
you're kidding right?

 

[lxskllr]

Levi jeans are the best looking jeans. They defined the style, and anything else is a poor imitation.

 

[MotF Bane]

Diesels are an investment. As you wear them, they increase in value. Also, they get you laid constantly. If they weren't such a durable material, women (or men) would rip them right off of you.

 

[gaidensensei]

Yeah walmart jeans are a whole different level.. Depends if you don't care for how you look I guess.

Sometimes people can tell what kind of a person you are by how you dress.


I do own a diesel messenger bag and shirt (both are over 4-5 years old) and neither of them have degraded yet, they are pretty decent quality.

 

[moshquerade]

Levi jeans are the best looking jeans. They defined the style, and anything else is a poor imitation.

Don't see any young guys really wearing Levis.

I like 7 For all Mankind, these on a guy, for example

http://www.7forallmankind.com/RELAXED_IN_LAWRENCEVILLE/pd/np/8/p/3763.html

 

[adairusmc]

Carhartt > *

 

[PaperclipGod]

I bought a couple pairs of Diesel jeans when I was younger and thought they'd make women fall over themselves to get at my wang. Wearing them made me feel emasculated, though... the styles/cuts then (~2003) were just weird. It felt like I was wearing girl-pants. And if they made a difference in my sex appeal, I didn't notice it. I think I wore them on and off for about a year and then went back to LL Bean. Way more comfortable and durable, and don't make me feel like a retard when looking at how much I paid for them.

 

[spaceman]

the price

 

[lxskllr]

Don't see any young guys really wearing Levis.

I like 7 For all Mankind, these on a guy, for example

http://www.7forallmankind.com/RELAXED_IN_LAWRENCEVILLE/pd/np/8/p/3763.html

I very much dislike that smooth denim style. I like a coarser weave. Carhartts are pretty good, but they're a little too coarse for casual wear imo.

 

[spaceman]

a man wears wrangler
brett favre enlightened me
now if i could only be 1/2 the man favre used to be
for $16.99
im on the right track.

 

[moshquerade]

I very much dislike that smooth denim style. I like a coarser weave. Carhartts are pretty good, but they're a little too coarse for casual wear imo.

I'm thinking you have a few pair of coveted sweatpants you like to wear.

 

[PaperclipGod]

Don't see any young guys really wearing Levis.

I like 7 For all Mankind, these on a guy, for example

http://www.7forallmankind.com/RELAXED_IN_LAWRENCEVILLE/pd/np/8/p/3763.html

What's with pants and jeans having those failstripes at the tops of the legs? It always looks like a bad dye job to me.

One of the first jobs I had was retail at a clothing store. I did a chargeback for 3 cases of pants that just came in because they had those stripes all over... coworker thought they were defective, too. We learned later that those "defects" were the desired look. lol

 

[TehMac]

I got some Diesels on sale, these are pretty hot looking.

They're lighter than regular jeans and very comfortable too.

 

[moshquerade]

What's with pants and jeans having those failstripes at the tops of the legs? It always looks like a bad dye job to me.

Makes them look "worn".

One of the first jobs I had was retail at a clothing store. I did a chargeback for 3 cases of pants that just came in because they had those stripes all over... coworker thought they were defective, too. We learned later that those "defects" were the desired look. lol

haha :awe:

 

[gaidensensei]

Those stripes at the top are for the washboard look. Completely personal preference imo.

 

[sjwaste]

I don't like Diesels or many of the "designer" jeans. I think Luckys are the best, at least on me. They're not exactly cheap, but you can usually get them at Nordstrom Rack for like $40. Usually that season's style, not that Luckys change all that much.

Jeans fit everyone a little different. Ever hear your gf/wife talk about how it's hard to find the right jeans? It's the same for guys, except a little less complicated because (most of us) don't wear them entirely form-fitting like women do.

You have to shop around and try them on. There's no one brand that looks best on everyone.

 

[lxskllr]

I'm thinking you have a few pair of coveted sweatpants you like to wear.

Nah, I despise sweatpants. One of my pet peeves is athletic wear, worn as casual wear, especially if it's "designer" athletic wear :^D Nothing says cheese like a matching suit of sweats :^D

I have a couple pairs of Eddie Bauer jeans that I got as a gift. They aren't my first choice, but I like them well enough. They're pretty close to the classic style. If I'm just beating around, a lot of time I wear BDUs. For slightly nicer casual, I wear khakis.

 

[moshquerade]

Nah, I despise sweatpants. One of my pet peeves is athletic wear, worn as casual wear, especially if it's "designer" athletic wear :^D Nothing says cheese like a matching suit of sweats :^D

I have a couple pairs of Eddie Bauer jeans that I got as a gift. They aren't my first choice, but I like them well enough. They're pretty close to the classic style. If I'm just beating around, a lot of time I wear BDUs. For slightly nicer casual, I wear khakis.

BDUs = camo?

 

[lxskllr]

BDUs = camo?

Yea, unfortunately. I wish they still had OD(my favorite color) as the issue color. They're comfortable though, and tough as nails. I'll look like a hillbilly if it means I'm more comfortable :^D

 

[glenn beck]

those are nice looking jeans, but now way I would spend that much for a pair, $80 is my limit, and in that price range there are jeans that look just like Diesel and 7

 

[lxskllr]

What's with pants and jeans having those failstripes at the tops of the legs? It always looks like a bad dye job to me.

I don't like them either. The best finish is the old unwashed jeans you used to be able to get(do they still have them?). They were uncomfortable as hell at first, and looked too dark, but they gave the best finish as they wore in.

 

[CRXican]

Levi has upped their game to stay relevant

I recently picked up some 505s and they're great for about $35