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Browse all Diesel jeans →Diesel Relaxed Jeans High Waist 1987 D-Khelz, Colored, Button fly
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed through the hip and thigh with a high waist, giving more room than Diesel's slimmer cuts; expect a looser, less body-conscious fit.
Quality
The colored dye or treatment is likely the main investment here, typical of Diesel's more directional, limited-run washes rather than its core five-pocket basics.
Is the price fair?
At $395 this is the priciest item in the lineup, and a large part of that is the special color treatment and novelty — not something a shopper can verify from the description alone.
Best for
Someone who wants a colored denim statement piece and isn't looking for an everyday neutral jean.
Care
Wash inside out in cold water and separately from other garments to protect the color from bleeding or fading.
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
