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Browse all Diesel jeans →Diesel Relaxed Jeans Regular Waist 1997 D-Enim-M, , Button fly
The verdict
Fit
Regular waist, relaxed through the leg, expect a roomier fit than the slim or skinny styles, similar in spirit to the brand's other relaxed cuts.
Quality
At $350, this sits above the brand's mid-tier relaxed jeans; the listing doesn't specify what accounts for the higher price versus similar relaxed styles at $250-300, so treat any assumed upgrade with caution.
Is the price fair?
Priced well into premium territory; without a stated special wash or treatment, it's hard to justify this over the brand's other relaxed jeans at a lower price point.
Best for
Someone committed to this specific cut and comfortable paying toward the top of Diesel's range.
Care
Wash inside out in cold water and avoid frequent washing to preserve the wash.
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
