3sixteen vs Re/Done: which jean wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the 3sixteen CT-100x Classic Tapered (men's) at $245, the Re/Done 90s High Rise Loose at $245. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| 3sixteen | Re/Done | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $245 | $245 |
| Material | 14.5oz indigo selvedge from Kuroki Mills, Japan; one-wash (lightly pre-shrunk), sanforized. | Often 100 percent cotton rigid denim with authentic vintage-style washes; some stretch options exist but the brand leans rigid. |
| Fit | Tapered: regular through the seat, slim through the calf, narrowing at the ankle. True to size after the first wash thanks to the one-wash treatment. | The 90s High Rise is a roomy, vintage-inspired loose cut sitting high on the waist. Reviewers advise checking the size chart, as the rigid fabric offers little give. |
| Quality | Premium construction — reinforced stress points, sturdy hardware, heavy cloth that's a step up from peer brands at the price. | Owners report sturdy rigid construction and convincing vintage finishing; the rigid denim breaks in over time rather than stretching immediately. |
| Best for | A tapered raw-denim silhouette with real structure, and anyone wanting heavier cloth than the standard 13.5oz raw. | Shoppers wanting an authentic vintage-inspired high-rise jean in rigid denim. |
| Care | Cold wash inside-out and infrequently; air dry. The one-wash treatment means a faster, more forgiving break-in than fully raw denim. | Wash cold inside out and infrequently to preserve the wash; hang dry to maintain the rigid fabric. |
3sixteen's CT-100x and Re/Done's 90s High Rise both cost $245, so the choice is silhouette and construction, not price. The CT-100x is heavy 14.5oz Kuroki selvedge in a tapered, one-washed true-to-size cut with reinforced stress points; the Re/Done is rigid 100% cotton in a roomy, high-rise vintage loose fit with authentic washes.
heavier 14.5oz selvedge, true-to-size after wash, reinforced construction, tapered structure, punches above price
roomy vintage loose cut, high rise, authentic vintage washes, convincing retro finishing
Which should you buy?
Identical $245, so let the cut decide. Buy the CT-100x if you want a structured tapered raw jean in heavier cloth that fits true after one wash and is built with reinforced stress points. Buy the Re/Done if you specifically want the high-rise, roomy 90s loose silhouette with vintage washes, knowing the rigid denim breaks in slowly and has little give. The 3sixteen is the sturdier, more predictable build; the Re/Done is the aesthetic play.
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