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Browse all Diesel jeans →Diesel Skinny Jeans Low Waist 1979 Sleenker, Medium blue, Zip fly
The verdict
Fit
Narrow through the leg and close to the skin from hip to ankle — a true skinny fit, so sizing true or slightly up is worth considering if a snugger fit isn't wanted.
Quality
Sleenker is one of Diesel's longer-running skinny styles, suggesting a more refined, tested fit than a brand-new experimental cut, though still mainline construction.
Is the price fair?
At $250, priced like the rest of Diesel's core denim — fair for the tier if the skinny fit is genuinely wanted, since that's the main differentiator.
Best for
Shoppers who already know they want a close, skinny leg and like Diesel's styling.
Care
Wash inside out in cold water to protect stretch recovery and the wash color over repeated wears.
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
