Lululemon vs AllSaints: which jean wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the Lululemon City Trek 5-Pocket Straight (men's) at $138, the AllSaints Cigarette Skinny Jean at $138. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Lululemon | AllSaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $138 | $138 |
| Material | Technical cotton/polyester/elastane stretch blend; engineered rather than traditionally woven denim. | Typically a cotton-dominant blend with elastane for stretch, in a mid-weight denim, with some coated and dark-resin finishes. |
| Fit | Straight, mid-rise; the technical fabric forgives across builds. True to size at the waist. | Offered in cigarette, skinny, slim and tapered cuts. Owners report the fits run slim and close to the body, true to size for a fitted leg. |
| Quality | Athletic-wear construction — reinforced for stretch and movement. The fabric is engineered and holds shape better than typical stretch denim. | Reviewers describe construction and the dark washes as solid for the price, with fitted styling that suits a fashion-forward wardrobe. |
| Best for | Travel, all-day comfort, and anyone who wants performance fabric over denim character. | Shoppers wanting slim, dark, rock-leaning denim with a contemporary edge. |
| Care | Cold wash and low or no heat; the technical fabric keeps its shape better than traditional stretch denim. | Wash cold inside out and air-dry to protect dark and coated finishes from fading. |
Lululemon's City Trek and AllSaints' Cigarette Skinny both land at $138, but they answer different questions. Lululemon builds a jean shape out of an engineered cotton/poly/elastane performance fabric, while AllSaints gives you actual mid-weight denim in dark, slim, rock-leaning cuts.
Performance stretch fabric, all-day travel comfort, forgiving across builds, holds shape well, true to size waist
Real mid-weight denim, dark resin washes, close slim/skinny fit, contemporary edge, solid construction for price
Which should you buy?
Same $138 either way, so pick by what you actually want on your legs. Buy the Lululemon if you prioritize comfort, travel, and movement and don't care that it doesn't feel like denim. Pay the identical price for the AllSaints if you want genuine dark denim with a slim, fashion-forward cut. The City Trek is a poor buy for anyone who wanted denim character, since it wears like activewear.
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