True Classic Straight Comfort Stretch Jeans vs Straight Jay Jeans

Both are soft, stretchy straight-leg jeans, but they are built for different bodies and tastes. The True Classic pair is a heavier 12.5 oz denim with 4-way stretch and a slimmer 15-inch leg opening, so it reads more like a modern straight jean and holds its shape well; owners rate it 4.6 from over 2,400 reviews and praise the softness and no break-in period. The Straight Jay is a lighter 10.25 oz Italian left-hand weave with a roomier 17-inch opening and a classic looser fit, rated 4.5 from about 2,000 reviews. Pick the True Classic for a cleaner, more tapered look; pick the Jay for a relaxed, roomy leg and lighter feel.

• Choose the True Classic Medium Indigo Wash if you want a heavier, shape-holding straight jean with a slimmer leg opening and four-way stretch that needs no break-in.
• Choose the Straight Jay if you want a lighter Italian denim with a roomier, classic straight cut from hip to hem.