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Browse all Diesel jeans →Diesel Skinny Jeans High Waist 1984 Slandy-High, Black/Dark grey, Zip fly
The verdict
Fit
Close through the leg with a high rise, sitting at or above the natural waist; expect a snug, body-hugging fit typical of skinny styles.
Quality
At this lower price point, expect standard construction consistent with Diesel's mainline skinny denim rather than any special finishing.
Is the price fair?
$137 is mid-tier for jeans and one of the better prices in Diesel's range for a skinny fit; less brand tax here than the label's higher-priced options.
Best for
A shopper wanting a high-waisted skinny Diesel jean without paying the brand's steeper prices.
Care
Wash inside out and avoid high heat to help preserve the stretch and shape of the skinny fit.
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
