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Browse all Diesel jeans →Diesel Relaxed Jeans High Waist 1987 D-Khelz, Dark blue, Button fly
The verdict
Fit
Roomy through the seat and leg with a high rise, a looser and more covered silhouette than the brand's low-rise relaxed styles; expect a forgiving, casual fit.
Quality
Should match Diesel's usual construction standard for mainline denim; nothing suggests special treatment beyond the dark wash and cut.
Is the price fair?
At $295 this is toward the higher end of the jeans market; fair for a designer relaxed high-rise style but not a value pick.
Best for
A shopper who wants a roomier, high-waisted Diesel fit in a classic dark wash.
Care
Wash inside out and hang dry to help preserve the dark indigo color.
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
