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Browse all Ksubi jeans →VAN WINKLE ACE BLACK SLICE
The verdict
Fit
It runs as a genuine skinny that stays slim from hip to a tight leg opening, with a shorter rise that sits on the hips rather than the waist. Owners consistently describe the leg as tight, so anyone wanting less than a second-skin fit should consider going up a size.
Quality
It is built from comfort stretch denim, and the stretch is what makes the narrow leg wearable through the day. The slicing and distressing on this black slice colorway are a deliberate styling feature rather than added toughness, so the torn areas are decorative.
Is the price fair?
At $220 this sits at the premium end for denim, and the money goes toward the Ksubi name and the pre-done distressing more than heavy raw construction. It makes sense mainly for buyers who specifically want this brand's skinny, treated look.
Best for
Right for someone who wants a genuinely skinny, tapered black jean with factory distressing and is comfortable sizing up for the slim leg.
Care
Wash inside out on cold and hang dry to protect the black wash and keep the distressed areas from tearing further.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Ksubi Jeans Review - Must Read This Before Buying · KSUBI VAN WINKLE ACE BLACK SLICE JEANS REVIEW + TRY ON | 2FLYB
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.
