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Browse all Dickies jeans982 Slim Tapered Jeans
The verdict
Fit
Slim through the leg with a tapered fit, sized closer to the body than Dickies' looser work jeans — true to size or half a size up if you prefer more room.
Quality
Standard work-denim construction typical of Dickies' jean lineup, built for durability over refined denim detailing.
Price check
Fair for the mid-budget tier, in line with what Dickies typically asks for its jean styles.
Best for
Someone who wants a slimmer-cut Dickies jean for everyday wear rather than job-site bulk.
Care
Wash inside out in cold water and expect gradual fading typical of non-selvedge denim.
What owners report about Dickies jeans
Owners describe Dickies jeans as solidly made for the price. Reviewers call the denim 'well made and comfortable,' 'good durable pants, at a great price point,' and 'rugged, good looking jeans.' A long-term owner who put a carpenter pair through roughly thirty washes and several home-renovation weekends found the pockets reinforced at stress points and the rivets placed where a tool belt would rub. On a Regular Straight pair, though, the rivets 'started looking dull and slightly rusted around month eight,' and the zipper tape frayed at the fly. New pairs arrive noticeably stiff and soften after the first wash or two.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the reinforced pockets, tool-belt-placed rivets, and overall construction relative to the price.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaint is rivets dulling or rusting and zipper tape fraying at stress points within about eight months of hard wear, with lighter-weight cuts prone to pilling at the inner thigh.
- Sizing
- One long-term owner measured the denim running about an inch bigger than the labeled size, and the Slim Straight fit is noted as tight through the thigh for bending or kneeling.
About Dickies's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Dickies X-Series Regular Fit Straight Leg 5-Pocket Denim Jean Reviews · Dickies Jeans: Brand Guide, Fits, and What to Buy
