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Finding a good fit is easier said than done for probably most of us. Fortunately there are also new stretchy fabrics (including wool and denim) that give wonder
by reneherse 9y ago
Finding a good fit is easier said than done for probably most of us. Fortunately there are also new stretchy fabrics (including wool and denim) that give wonderful range of motion even when tightly fitted, or (in an unlucky situation) ill fitted. For example, you can find men’s slim fit jeans that look normal yet are flexible enough for even yoga or rock climbing.
Now that I found a brand that fits my build and uses this type of fabric, regular, non-stretch denim feels so constricting I avoid it entirely (and without, ahem, having to resort to men’s yoga pants).
- bastih 9y agoWhich brand would that be?
- reneherse 9y agoCheck out Banana Republic "Rapid Movement Denim" and also Calvin Klein. There are undoubtably others in a range of styles and price points.
- lancefisher 9y agoI like Patagonia’s “performance” denim. http://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-performance-straight-fit-jeans-regular/56025.html?dwvar_56025_color=DDNM&cgid=mens#tile-64=&start=1&sz=84 http://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-performance-straight-f...
- whyaduck 9y agoSome Levis have stretch fabric - I buy 514s, there may be others. Make sure that the label calls out the stretch material.
- LeifCarrotson 9y agoThought that was an unfortunate typo - I wear the 541 Athletic Fit Stretch jeans, and remember the 514 as the old, constricting straight fit. But apparently they're making 514s on stretch now, too.
- scruple 9y agoI rock the stretch 511's as my daily wear these days. I have large calves and thighs and while the fabric does rub it also gives me my full range of motion. I wouldn't want to work out in these things, but I probably could if I had to.
- tomsthumb 9y agoPrana and north face have some good stuff. You might want to watch for sales, but super comfy.
- dennyabraham 9y agoI've seen a few cheaper brands add a great deal of flex to their jeans and it's done wonders for my locomotion. I can 100% agree they're great for rock climbing too, while not looking terrible day to day.
- rebuilder 9y agoStretch would help, but unfortunately I don't like how stretch fabrics feel at all.
- reneherse 9y agoI’d give it a shot. The RM jeans have virtually the same look and feel as regular denim; you barely know they’re stretchy fabric until you feel it give way as you bend. Otherwise, they’re exactly like regular jeans.
- usjrknavu 9y agoThese fabrics don't break down so the external cost winds up in our oceans with every wash or the inevitable throw-away. Just buy less form-fitting natural fibers ("dumb" cotton, denim, wool, hemp, etc)