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Browse all 3sixteen jeans →NT-222x ~ Narrow Tapered - Lightweight Black
The verdict
Fit
The NT (Narrow Tapered) is fitted through the hip and significantly tapered below the knee, landing narrow at the ankle. Lightweight means less bulk and a subtler drape. A closer, more fitted silhouette than other 3sixteen cuts.
Quality
Lightweight double-black (222x) maintains 3sixteen's construction quality despite reduced weight. The narrow taper is well-executed and won't twist or fold inconsistently.
Is the price fair?
At 250 USD for a narrow-tapered, lightweight black denim, this is mid-premium. The specific cut adds sophistication without commanding a higher price than their standard taper options.
Best for
Shoppers seeking a fitted, tapered black denim silhouette with lightweight construction.
Care
Wash occasionally in cold water; tapered seams should be checked regularly for stress, though 3sixteen's seaming is reliable.
What owners report about 3sixteen jeans
Reviewers consistently point to the fabric as the reason to buy: the mainline jeans use a 14.5 oz Japanese selvedge denim, sewn in the USA, that reviewers describe as having heft while staying soft on the inside because of its open-end weft yarns, with a 12 oz multi-season denim offered on some cuts. Owners who wear pairs hard report fast, high-contrast fading. The trade-off is wear rate: one owner's pair worn daily for 26 months without washing developed large blowouts, with the writer noting the denim wears down as quickly as it fades.
- Strengths
- The denim itself — heavy, soft-backed Japanese selvedge that fades fast with strong contrast — draws the most consistent praise.
- Watch out for
- The same fast-fading cloth wears through fast under hard use; long stretches without washing accelerated the damage, and one long-term wearer reported large blowouts.
- Sizing
- Reviewers describe the cuts as slim-but-not-skinny with a respectable rise; the straight-leg cut suits those who find a slim-tapered leg too narrow.
About 3sixteen's jeans line as a whole. Sources: My Recommendation for Jeans: 3sixteens – Put This On · The Friday Find: 3sixteen's Classic Straight Selvedge Jeans | The Style Guide · Fade Friday - 3sixteen ST-120x (26 months, 0 washes, 0 soaks) - Heddels
