Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans vs Levi Strauss Signature Mid Rise Straight Jeans

Buy the Ribcage if you want a true high-rise, rigid 90s-style straight leg that holds its shape and looks sharp with tees and boots. Buy the Signature if you want a softer, stretchy mid-rise jean with a tummy-smoothing panel for all-day comfort. The Ribcage has the stronger denim and the more distinctive silhouette, but owners report it runs small and sizing swings between washes. The Signature is the easier, more forgiving fit and rates slightly higher with far more ratings.

• Choose the Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle if you want a waist-defining high rise, a rigid non-stretch denim that breaks in like vintage, and a cropped ankle length.
• Choose the Levi Strauss Signature Mid Rise Straight if you want a softer stretch denim, a mid rise, and a tummy-smoothing panel with hidden pockets for everyday comfort.