We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Browse all Ksubi jeans →HI N WASTED JET BLACK
The verdict
Fit
Reviewers say the cut runs small and fits snug through the waist and leg, with a high, cropped rise. Slim builds are the natural fit, and sizing up is the move if you want any ease.
Quality
One owner who wore them for days straight reported the knees did not bag and the waist did not stretch out, and described the denim as soft with a broken-in hand.
Is the price fair?
At $190 it sits at the premium end for a skinny jean. The shape retention owners describe is the main justification; there is little else beyond fit and finish to explain the price.
Best for
A slim wearer who wants a high-rise, cropped black skinny and is willing to size carefully for a tight fit.
Care
Wash inside out in cold water and hang or lay flat to dry to keep the black from fading and to hold the shape.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Denim Review: Ksubi Hi & Wasted Jeans in Vintage Black : DenimBlog · Jeans that Run Small: Ksubi | Alterations Needed
What owners report about Ksubi jeans
Owners report thick, rigid denim with little to no give — several rental-service reviewers note there is no stretch at all, while one reported a pair stretching about two sizes over a day, so experiences vary by style. The slim cuts are made for narrow frames, and curvier owners frequently find them restrictive or hard to sit in at their usual size. Long-term owners report pairs lasting a few years and holding their shape.
- Strengths
- Owners praise the thick, sturdy denim and report pairs lasting a good 2-3 years of wear while keeping their shape.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaints are the rigid, no-give fabric and the narrow cut — restrictive when sitting, a poor match for curvier shapes, and waists that run small on several styles.
- Sizing
- Rental-service owners most often report the jeans running small, especially in the waist, and advise sizing up, while other reviewers call the slim cuts true to size — check per style.
About Ksubi's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Ksubi customer reviews - Rent the Runway · Ksubi Jeans Review - Honest Brand Reviews · Ksubi Denim Showdown - Noble Gentlemen Trading Co.
