J1 Straight Leg Jeans for Tall Men vs Wrangler Retro Slim Straight Jeans

Buy the J1 if you are tall and want a straight leg that actually reaches your shoes; its 36 to 40 inch inseams and roomier hips and thighs are built for frames from 6'3" to 7'1". Buy the Wrangler Retro if you are average height and want a slim-straight western look that sits low and fits over boots. The J1 rates higher with owners (4.5 from 288 ratings versus 3.3 from 231), and the gap is mostly fit: the Wrangler runs slim through the seat, which several buyers find tight. The J1 is the more purpose-built pair; the Wrangler is the more styled one.

• Choose the J1 if you are 6'3" or taller and want a true straight leg with a higher mid-rise and enough length to break over your shoes.
• Choose the Wrangler Retro if you want a low-rise slim-straight jean with western styling that fits over boots and you are of average height.