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Browse all Ksubi jeans →LOW RIDER KRAFTWERK
The verdict
Fit
Low-rider sits distinctly below the hip. Kraftwerk is Ksubi's baggy baseline—roomy and slouchy, meant for a loose, undone look. Expect a dramatic modern-vintage proportion.
Quality
Ksubi's standard mid-tier construction. The baggy fit flatters loose fabric behavior; expect good longevity despite the relaxed proportions.
Is the price fair?
130 USD is reasonable for a brand-signature baggy silhouette. Not a bargain, but not marked up beyond the design's cultural weight.
Best for
Women seeking low-rise, baggy proportions with Ksubi's design pedigree and 2000s-inflected styling.
Care
Cold wash with like colors to preserve the indigo; the low-rise and baggy cut can shift unpredictably if over-dried.
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.
