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Browse all Diesel jeans →Diesel Relaxed Jeans Regular Waist 1997 D-Enim-M, Medium blue, Button fly
The verdict
Fit
Regular-waisted with a relaxed, looser cut through the leg; expect a comfortable, non-fitted fit rather than a tapered one.
Quality
Should meet Diesel's usual standard for its relaxed styles, without anything in the name suggesting extra finishing.
Is the price fair?
$237 lands comfortably within the mid-range of Diesel's premium denim pricing, a fair ask for the fit and brand.
Best for
Someone wanting an easy, roomier jean with a mid-rise waist for everyday wear.
Care
Wash cold and avoid high heat drying to keep the medium wash from fading too fast.
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
