Customer Reviews

Wrangler Men's Cowboy Cut Original Fit Jean, Rigid Indigo Denim, 32x30

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If you are used to Levi's, here's some help in choosing a Wrangler jean that will fit you properly. This jean is the classic "Cowboy Cut" that Wrangler has been making since 1947. Among the Levi's jeans, the fit of this jeans is most similar to that of the Levi's 505, which in turn is similar to the Levi's 501, meaning that it is a fairly standard fit, not too tight nor too baggy. It doesn't have as much orange stitching as a Levi's, the back pockets sit higher, and the rise is a bit longer, giving it a slight dress pants look. Unlike the Levi's 501, it has a zipper fly (like the 505) rather than a button fly. The so-called "rigid denim" looks a lot like the "shrink to fit" rigid denim of the 501 when new and will lose a lot of indigo dye on the first wash, but that's where the resemblance ends. The 501 shrinks about 10%, but the Wrangler Cowboy Cut shrinks less than 3%, because it is Sanforized. So, you should buy your correct size, erring on the side of slightly larger if you are right on the border. The the really neat thing about the Wrangler is that they still have copper rivets on the back pockets, something Levi's stop doing generations ago when schools complained that the rivets scratched the wood desk chairs the school kids used to sit in!

Note also, that the Wrangler Cowboy Cut "Slim Fit" is quite a bit skimpier than this jean. The slim fit seat is smaller and the legs are pretty trim--it's more of a boy's cut. If you are really on the thin side, it may work for you, but many men will find it too constricting in the waist and seat.

Wranglers stonewash finishes are pretty mainstream compared to some of the more exotic things Levi's is doing now. These definitely are not so-called "destructed" jeans. You won't find whiskering or abrasion the way you will on the stonewash Levi's.

Overall, these are very solid well-made jeans that offer a nice alternative to the more popular Levi's models. Like Levi's, they are well made and indestructible.

I purchased the "Cowboy Cut" Wrangler jeans for my husband's birthday. He is particular about the cut of his pants, preferring the regular fit vs. relaxed, so I was a little concerned about what "Cowboy Cut" meant. However, I worried needlessly as these are now his favorite pair of jeans. They fit nicely and look great!

Pants are comfortable, and durable. They are really sharp in black, and can be worn to work without being too obvious that they are jeans. The Wrangler brand is very under-rated. They are just as nice, and hold up better than Levis. I highly recommend them, especially if you are tall like I am, and sick of having to pay $60+ for a pair of jeans.

I ordered four of these jeans for my son, and had to send them all back (plus for S&H). Not good. My son needed 28x32 pants because when he tries on 30x32 pants, he swims in them. He's really skinny and tall (growing teenage boy) and he has narrow hips. It's tough to find 28x32 pants, so I was happy to see these jeans. But, he could not even get these jeans over his hips. When it says "original fit", be careful. Plus, the jeans are skin tight, especially across the waist / crotch area. A 28x32 of these jeans is really for a 26x32 person. So, order up one size. My son would have loved the jeans if they had actually fit him. Really good quality denim.

Dollar for dollar, these Wrangler's are the best value ever. I've had numerous pairs over the years, and even though these are now made in Mexico, there are no noticeable differences from my American made pairs. Wrangler beats Levi's (I usually wear 501's...or I should say "wore") in build quality...how do I know? I am an HVAC technician, and on a daily basis, I wear my cowboy cuts to work in attics, crawlspaces, chillers, you name it...they wear out after three or four years of daily work use, but even then, they are still wearable (just fraying along the seams and couple holes at the knees.. All of the 501's i've used for work normally die within the first year or two.

All of the cowboy cuts I own originated as the rigid indigo material. My advice, if you go with the rigid indigo, is to wash them alone for at least the first two or three cycles...or you can do what I do, when you wash them the first time, just keep an eye on your washing machine's timer and keep cranking it back up to keep em washing for about an hour before the first spin and rinse. Use good liquid fabric softener, then tumble dry them on high for about a half an hour. This will take care of any shrinking that may occur, and dont worry, they are always a little snug after a wash but after one day of average work and activity, they fit perfect to size again. After the first few washes, the rigid indigo is the same texture and color as the "prewashed indigo" you can buy.

The only thing I do notice with these jeans is that the leg opening may be a little on the small size for anything other than western style or slip on boots. When I wear them with my wolverine work boots they bunch up...so to take care of this I have a pair that I cut to fit over work boots and sneakers.

Get these jeans, they are a classic fit, and last about a year or two longer than any Levi's 501s I've ever owned.

Until Levi comes out with their original "Orange" tag jeans (which will be never), Wrangler has the best fit. Levi started with that punk baggy butt, pull your pants down around your ankles look long ago. I bought maybe 2 pairs after they discontinued the orange tag jeans. Ive tried them on numerous times since and keep buying Wranglers. Levi charges premium prices for a one cut fits all butts mentality....straight from the waist to the cuff. Wranglers rock!
The sizes actually fit with little shrinkage, they last for years in a construction industry, a little stiff at first, but all jean material of any thickness will be stiff, and have a great price. In addition, women (real women)still like to see a good looking butt on a guy..Levis don't cut it.

Been buying Wanglers since Levi went PC. Love the jeans and Amazon has a great price. These are the standard, old fashioned, come stiff, just the jeans, mam style. Just right.

Great fit in a hard-to-find size. Only issues are relatively shallow front pockets and no fifth coin/key pocket above the right front pocket. Otherwise a great buy. Legs fit well worn over boots (work or western).

My dad's reaction after he got my Bday gift. He is a big wrangler fan.
The price was great but the shipment was too long. still,the jeans are amazing and I'll definitelly buy more of them for Dad's/boyfriend collection.

I'm not sure about the problems the previous reviewer had, but my Wranglers arrived on time and exactly as advertised. They fit fine and feel great, very comfortable jeans and have worn well. I plan to buy several more pairs.