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Browse all Diesel jeans →Diesel Bootcut Jeans Low Waist 1969 D-Ebbey, Colored, Zip fly
The verdict
Fit
Low waist with a bootcut flare from the knee, expect a slimmer thigh than a flare and a wider hem than straight-leg styles.
Quality
The premium over the plain medium-blue version of this same cut is almost certainly the non-standard color and dye process, not extra construction.
Is the price fair?
At $250 versus $137 for the same cut in standard blue, the colored version is priced mostly for novelty; fine if you want the color, otherwise the blue is the better value.
Best for
Someone who specifically wants a bootcut in an unusual colorway and isn't chasing the best price per garment.
Care
Wash on its own in cold water since non-standard dyes are more prone to bleeding.
What owners report about Diesel jeans
Owners describe Diesel's denim as sturdily built: sturdy stitching, heavy-duty zippers, and a cotton-elastane blend that keeps pairs flexible rather than flimsy. On owner forums, people report pairs still fitting well and holding their wash after five to six years of regular wear, describing the jeans as lighter-weight and more comfortable than expected for the style. The cuts are snug through the seat and thigh with room to move rather than a roomy, relaxed fit.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently point to sturdy stitching, heavy-duty zippers, and a fabric blend that stays flexible rather than stiff or flimsy.
- Watch out for
- The fit runs snug and style-driven rather than roomy, and owners say sizing needs to be chosen carefully to get the cut right.
- Sizing
- Most owners report the line running true to size across fits from relaxed to skinny, but the cut is snug through the seat and thigh rather than generous.
About Diesel's jeans line as a whole. Sources: What makes Diesel Jeans so good? - AnandTech Forums · Diesel Jeans Review: Tried & Tested by Customer - Darveys
