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Browse all Ksubi jeans →HI N WASTED XTRA CHROMA
The verdict
Fit
The Hi N Wasted is a skinny fit, tight through hip, thigh, and calf. Ksubi's skinny cuts are engineered and tapered. The Xtra Chroma suggests a vivid, saturated wash. True to size or size down.
Quality
Skinny jeans at $103 are budget-friendly for Ksubi; construction is standard for the brand—not a durability standout, but acceptable for the price and fit.
Is the price fair?
A good discount price for a skinny-fit jean from a contemporary brand. The sale price makes this reasonable; full price would be harder to justify.
Best for
Budget-conscious shoppers seeking a tight, fashionable fit in a vivid wash and comfortable refreshing seasonally.
Care
Wash inside-out in cold water; vivid chromas fade noticeably and deserve minimal agitation to preserve color.
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.
