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Browse all Ksubi jeans →EMPIRE PANT SNAKEBITE
The verdict
Fit
Empire is a straight-leg, fixed-waist silhouette. Snakebite is a patterned or textured finish. Expect a uniform fit through hip and thigh with a straight leg opening; true-to-size.
Quality
Mid-range Ksubi construction. Patterned finishes like Snakebite show wear and fading over time, which can either build character or look worn depending on your aesthetic.
Is the price fair?
USD $130 for a straight-leg patterned denim. Fair value if the Snakebite finish speaks to you; less so if you prefer a plain indigo or black.
Best for
Women who want a straightforward straight-leg silhouette with a bold finish detail and don't mind pattern showing wear.
Care
Wash inside-out on cold and air-dry to preserve the Snakebite pattern; avoid excessive machine drying.
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.
