How distressed are the Bronko Asher jeans?

Heavily. They have multiple levels of abrasion and blown-out knee areas, so expect open fabric at the knees, not just fading.

What is the fit like?

Mid rise with a bootcut leg in rigid cotton denim. The leg is narrower than a straight or wide cut, so check the size chart before ordering.

What is in the Future Memory Collection?

It is Ksubi's seasonal line these jeans come from. The pair carries the collection's deconstructed treatment plus the standard T-box and 4x4 embroidery.

Can I wear these to work?

Only in casual workplaces. The blown knees and heavy abrasions make them a weekend and night-out pair.

How should I wash distressed denim?

Cold wash inside out and hang dry. Heat and tumble drying shrink rigid cotton and can pull the frayed areas wider.

Are these worth it over a cleaner bootcut jean?

If you want the deconstructed look, yes: the rigid denim, embroidery and branded hardware set them apart from plain bootcuts. If you need one pair for regular wear, a clean bootcut is more useful.