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Browse all Diesel jeans →Diesel Regular Jeans High Waist 1981 D-Went, Medium blue, Button fly
The verdict
Fit
High waist with a regular, classic leg; expect a straighter cut than the slim or skinny lines with more coverage at the waist.
Quality
At $295, this is on the pricier side of Diesel's jeans; expect the brand's standard construction rather than anything unusual for the money.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing for the category, reasonable mainly within Diesel's own tiers rather than against denim broadly.
Best for
Someone who wants a high-waist, classic-leg Diesel jean and values the brand over cheaper alternatives.
Care
Wash cold and inside out to protect the medium-blue wash over time.
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
