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Great Looking Made in the USA Jeans – Giveaway & Review

January 20, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

The Splurge:  Todd Shelton Watts Dark Rinse Jean – $99.00

Believe it or not, the United States is still the world’s #1 manufacturer.  But you wouldn’t know it by looking at the tags on your clothes.  Even blue jeans, the most American of all garments, have become a part of the current unbalanced manufacturing state of the garment industry.

Todd Shelton’s small but spot-on line of jeans is one of the extremely few options for Made in the USA denim.  Hell, they might also be your only option for made in America jeans that not only look terrific, but aren’t priced completely out of reach for many of us.

Banana Republic’s denim runs $80 and at last check is made in China.  Brooks Brothers has a line of made in the US Levi’s for $150, but even then the fabric is imported.  Todd Shelton denim is made in California of fabric sourced from either North Carolina or Georgia.  All for just $20 more than the Banana Republic imports.

Left: Todd Shelton Watts Selvage - $129. Right: Todd Shelton Watts - $99

They’ve got everything you want and nothing you don’t.  The Watts Dark Rinse is simple, cut almost exactly like a 501, and the hardware is great.  (Click here for a few up close pics).  Available in two fits, a few different washes, and for an extra $30 you can get selvage.  Zip fly, and the inseam is finished at 34″ so you can get them hemmed for a true custom fit.  The pair I received didn’t have any stitching across the back pockets, and they can easily be paired with a blazer, sweaters, t-shirts, etc…  Look for long term test updates in the months to come.

Is $99 for one pair of jeans an investment?  Absolutely.  But well worth it to support not just an independent American based label, but one who’s fiercely committed to making great looking clothing in the US.

Look for the Todd Shelton Watts to appear in our Best from the US feature, coming up on Monday….
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Enter to win a pair of Todd Shelton Watts Jeans

Here’s how to enter:  Leave a comment below, letting us know where your favorite jeans happen to be made.  It’s a bit of an experiment to see how truly rare a pair of American made jeans are.  Feel free to share this contest with others.  Facebook, twitter, email, etc.  One winner will be chosen at random from the comments field (one entry per person) and they will be awarded a standard pair of Todd Shelton Watts or Plainview in their waist size.  Deadline for entry is 1/23/11 at 11:59pm ET.  Good luck!

UPDATE: Congrats to Dennis, aka user Notyracademy, who was our winner in the random drawing for the Todd Shelton denim.  He’s going with a pair of the Watts in the dark rinse.  A terrific choice for sure.  Thanks to everyone who entered, and especially Todd Shelton for wanting to partner up for a giveaway.

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    The only jeans I’ve ever owned are made in either China or another offshore, cheap labor location like Indonesia or Sri Lanka. So I guess by default, I would have pick China since those are the ones that have lasted the longest for me. To be quite honest, I have not even heard of American-made jeans before this. I thought American made stopped at shoes.

  2. Kyle says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I have always loved Levis, which are unfortunately made in China these days.

  3. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Honestly, I very, very, rarely wear jeans these days. Before I snobbied up though, Express X2 were my goto pairs. I just checked my most recent pair of those and it was made in Mexico.

  4. aaron levy says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    My go-to’s for the time being are the Gap straight fit selvedge’s – unfortunately made in China but still a great fit & decent denim.

  5. matt132 says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    just checked my levis. made in mexico??

  6. jonathan says

    January 20, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    My 501s are without question my go-to pair (granted, I’ve only been living off of two pairs of jeans for the past year or so, but for good reason). My jeans are from Mexico as well.

  7. Matt says

    January 20, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I have 3 go to pairs. My 501s are from Mexico, I have a Gap pair from Hong Kong and my Banana Republic jeans were made in India

  8. Akumandan12 says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    i truly dont know where my jeans r made where ever lucky brand is made. now that i know a made in the usa company exists i am definitely switching over

  9. Paul David Olson says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Nautica: Columbia, Gap: China … no USA jeans in the comments yet. Wild.

  10. harry says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    levi’s 501, the one with the button fly for me 😉

  11. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I own a great pair of jeans made by Bullhead. They are made in Mexico though.

  12. Steve says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I wear only Levi’s. I find that for the price and look, they are great. I have a pair of 501s STF in my size, a 501 STF one size larger, and 514. With these three, i get any fit that I am looking for. All made in Mexico.

  13. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Nowadays $100 for a decent pair of jeans isnt really a reach is it? I’m as frugal as the next guy, but for a versatile pair of pants that can literally last for years I dont mind spending $100. I have a pair of “dressy” jeans from Citizens of Humanity that cost around twice that, and they were worth every penny. My jeans get more wear then most of my tailored wool dress pants and I dont hesitate to spend $100 on them, so why not on jeans?

    I really like the look of these Todd Shelton jeans too, and I would probably spend the extra $30 for the selvedge denim too. The details can make all the difference…

  14. Alex #2 says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    GAP authentic fit (resin rinse)…made in China, of course!

  15. Brent says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I mostly wear a pair of dry jeans by 3sixteen, which are made in New York of Japanese denim (and there’s a reason for that, the Japanese make some fantastic denim). They are definitely not in this price range, though.

    By the way, I seem to remember Levi’s taking legal action recently to stop a number of Japanese brands from putting the small tab on the inside of the back pocket (I guess they have a trademark), which you can see these Todd Shelton jeans do. I think Mr. Shelton may be hearing from Levi’s in the near future…

  16. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    My favorite pair are my Levi’s, unfortunately I am beginning to notice a few spots are getting a bit light, I think I am a few months away from a hole in the leg. Made in Hong Kong.

  17. Matt says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Made in China 🙁

  18. George says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    My favorite jeans are a pair of 7 for all Mankind’s that were made in the USA. Not only do they look great, but I got an (relatively) awesome deal on them at Nordstrom, paying $80 for them when they listed for like $180. The more wear they get, the better they seem to look. I get complements on them all the time.

  19. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I’ve actually got a pair of Abercrombie jeans that have taken over as my top pair. Overtook Banana and Levis to get there. A&F’s are made in the Phillipines. If you can catch them on sale and without the pre-worn holes, you’ll be surprised at how good they look and feel.

  20. Jeff says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    My favorite pair of bootcut 7 for all mankind made in the USA although I think the material is from Sri Lanka or Mexico.

  21. Tat says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    My Favorite and Go-To jeans have to be my Polo Slim fit jeans. They are perfect!

  22. Tom Kin Ta says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I never really got the whole thing about expensive jeans, if you want them to wear and tear without a care (holes and rips made by you are cool!), why not just cheap crap you can beat the hell out of and get the denim re-stitched? I saw this website boast about how many times their $150 APCs got restitched to where there was only about 1 square inch of the original cloth left.

    What is the point really?

    ps i am aware of the rhyme(s)

  23. James says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    My beloved 514s are made in Cambodia.

  24. Addison sammet says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Right now my favorite jeans are my favorite because of the cut, not because of the denim. They are Express, and made in Vietnam. But that can easily change…

  25. Tom Kin Ta says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    c) The water – Okayama, Japan is the denim capital of Japan. They have access to fresh, clean running water that has a unique mineral content and PH balance.

    that is not the only reason but the one that seems the most relevant (if any relevant at all)

  26. Aaron says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    My favorite pair of Unbranded Selvedge Slim fit are made in China.

  27. Lance says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    LE Canvas’ flannel-lined are my new fave. American cotton (yeah!), but manufactured in Sri Lanka.

  28. tim says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Well my favorite 501’s appear to be made in Mexico. I am definitely going to buy a pair of these.

  29. Tyler says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I would also have to say China since those are the only ones I own.

  30. One says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    my favorite jeans are lucky brand but not sure where they’re made

  31. Akshay Anikhindi says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    My AG jeans are supposedly made in the U.S., but I think the fabric has been imported.

  32. Danny says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Sad to say that my shink-to-fit Levi’s 501 were all made in mexico. I looked over the old pairs of levi’s my dad has and they were all made in the USA. Too bad we have to pay $100+ to get that type of quality.

  33. James K says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Just the other day I noticed my goto jeans were made in China. A little odd that what was once a symbol of USA is hard to find in the USA now.

  34. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    My favorite pair are Levi’s Selvage 501 STF, made in Mexico

  35. BTate says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    STF, buttonfly 501s, which are, of course, made in Mexico.

  36. Nemani says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    My fargorite pair of jeans are Levi’s Buttonfly 501’s as well. They are made in mexico but feel very well put together and last a long time. Furthermore, the fit is perfect with me and over time it seems to fit my body even better.

  37. Caleb says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Levis, making their jeans in Mexico

  38. Tom Kin Ta says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    i meant “a website” sorry for the confusion
    it was one of those denim heads website

  39. Abiassaph says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I love Levi’s and some AE (I know teens brand but the fit is incredible to my body shape I just need to wait for decent washes to show up). My Levi’s usually are labeled as Made in Mexico. I used to live in Mexico and have some relatives in Torreon (Northern Mexico close to Monterrey), I actually visited some manufacturers stores, they sell the exact same Levi’s jeans but without the labels, I tried on some and they fit and feel exactly the same, interesting don’t you think?

  40. Joe says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Ah! Gotcha. Thanks Tom. Yeah, I’m about as far from a denim head as it gets, but… these are pretty sweet.

  41. Jackson says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Levis 514s, made in Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon. Population: 20.4 million. Capital City: Colombo. Median annual income: $3,730

  42. Knutson26 says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Banana Republic (China) and Levi’s (Mexico) are my favorites.

  43. VCipollone says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    My jeans are made in China.

  44. Greggchiro says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Who knew Mark Ecko was Chinese?

  45. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Just checked. My favorite jeans are made in Sri Lanka.

  46. Wayne says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Levis, made in China.

  47. Hiram says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    My favorite pair of jeans are APC new cures that were made in Macau. They’re about 3 and a half years old now and have been patched countless times. They look and fit great.

  48. Dave Zitko says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Lucky Brand. Made in America.

  49. Josh says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Single pair of Seven for all Mankind, made in America.

  50. Aviv says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    My first pair of Express Rocco Bootcut jeans fit me the best. Levi’s 514 are my 2nd choice. I have a pair of Loomstate organics (USA) that unfortunately shrunk.

  51. Tgh005 says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Banana Republic are a good fit for me, however I do aspire to wear American.

  52. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    The best pair of jeans i’ve ever had were levis which unfortunately were made in china

  53. darin says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    i like to keep it simple. Levis 514s

  54. John says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    GAP authentic and straight fit. Both made in China.

  55. niallish says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Levi’s…made in Mexico and Bangladesh.

  56. Collin says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    A pair of Mossimo jeans, made in Mexico, and about a week away from falling apart.

  57. Duy says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Banana Republic, made in China

  58. chris says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    My favorite all time — Nudie Jeans made in Italy, from denim fabrics produced in Italy, Japan, Turkey and USA.

  59. ChrisW says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    514 levi’s mexico

  60. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Levi’s made in Mexico

  61. Gus Simpson says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    My favorite Levis are made in China? Did not know that until I checked the tag. Damn.

  62. Suede says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Naked and Famous weird guy, made in Canada from Japanese raw denim

  63. Theronstevenson says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love my Uniqlo jeans. Made in Bangladesh.

  64. Mike W. says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Levis 514 rigid made in China (unfortunately).

  65. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Right now I’m wearing a pair of Levi 514 made in China.

  66. Joshua R says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    My favorite pair of Levi 511’s were made in Mexico.

  67. Joshua R says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    My favorite pair of Levi 511’s were made in Mexico.

  68. Chris Odili-Obi says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    My favorite pair of jeans are by LA Denim Atelier. Not, sure where they were made. But they’re based in LA, wikpedia says they were from the Guess design team, and I think they became Bread Denim. I got them at Nordstrom’s Rack a couple years back. I don’t think they’re made anywhere anymore.

    I love them though. Just bought some iron-on patches this weekend for holes that developed in the crotchal region.

  69. Dplotzki says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I have a pair of stussy deluxe selvage from japan that i scored on ebay for 80 which are immaculate pants. but the hands-down winner are my RRL raw straight legs that were made in good ol’ usa. They are tough as nails, yet break in and age better than a bottle of bordeaux!

  70. Chris G says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I’m afraid I also have to say China. God I love Levi’s. These jeans look great though.

  71. Andrew B says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I have sort of a jean collection, so I’m going for something different: my Versace’s were made in Turkey!
    However I looked at everything and Guess and True Religions are made in the good ol’ USA.
    Oh, and Rock & Republics are “Digitally Mastered in the USA,” whatever the hell that means.

  72. Jon says

    January 20, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    My current favorite are a pair of 7 for all mankind standards, which were made in Mexico. Backup pair are J Crew vintage slim, made in Canada.

  73. Noxious says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Levi’s 527 …..Mexico

    As the dollar loses value we’ll see more made in usa stuff. I like the way the jeans look but I have just one question..Where is the low rise option?

  74. Aliotsy says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    GAP Straight Slim Selvage Denim. Made in China with “Authentic Japanese Denim.”

  75. Frank says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Im a fan of the Gap Standard Jeans, made in China. Im a victim of thunder thighs… 7 years of football do that to you…

  76. Connor says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Levi’s Matchstick Selvedge, unfortunately made in China.

  77. Catherine Alley says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    My boyfriend would love these! I jsut checked what I’m wearing right now and they were made in china.

  78. Zack says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    China, who knew? Still love those Levi’s.

  79. Adamrabo says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    i have bullhead and they are made in mexico

  80. Marlon says

    January 20, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Levi 501’s made in mexico sigh…

  81. Alan says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    J.Crew jeans made in Indonesia.

  82. Stephen H says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    GAP jeans from China, unfortunately. I’m a college student, but I could see myself becoming a Shelton customer if I ever get a real job.

  83. gordon says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    my 514 levis are made in china.. i’d like to own everything made in america but i’m not made out of monies 🙁

  84. Larry says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Pair of dressier dark Levi’s 514s made in Mexico! Go NAFTA.

  85. strobes says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Flannel-lined LL Bean, made in Mexico. So much for Freeport, Maine…

  86. Jeff says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Levi’s 539: Vintage Straight Eco…. made in Cambodia

  87. vendetta says

    January 20, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Levis, China and Mexico…

  88. Julian says

    January 20, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Straight leg Levis which are made in Mexico.

  89. Deron Bos says

    January 20, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Levi’s 501s and made in Mexico.

  90. Justpickin says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Levi’s made in Mexico.

  91. KC24 says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Martin & Osa Dark Rinse Straight fit, made in China

  92. Harlan says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Levi’s 501, made in Mexico. It’s hard to even find ‘Made in America’. ‘Made from America’ has got to be even harder.

  93. radio says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    501’s from lindo México.

  94. James Darin Jackson says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    My white AE’s, which are made in China

  95. ron combs says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I am pretty sure my favorites (ACNE) are made in Sweden. Those Todd Shelton’s look good.

  96. Joe says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I’m confused Tom. “This Website”? Fair to assume you mean another website and not this one? These Todd Shelton Jeans are the first jeans I’ve ever worn that cost more than $60. Don’t think we’ve ever takled about APC on Dappered before.

  97. Nate says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Levi’s . . China and/or Mexico

  98. Seth47 says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    My favorite pair are Tommy Bahamas made in WhoKnowsWhere- for pennys on the dollar I’m sure.

  99. Joseph says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    My Levi’s…made in Colombia

  100. Eric Szeto says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Levi’s 501 selvedge made in Mexico…one of my favorite pairs definitely.

  101. Zach D. says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    DKNY Williamsburg. Dark wash. Hecho en Mexico!

  102. Brock T says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    My single favorite pair of jeans is a pair of 7 For All Mankind standard fit. Sadly they are mad in Mexico, but I still love them.

  103. MrAnnouncer says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I absolutely loved Lucky Jeans that are made in the USA. You can tell the quality difference, and it’s a shame they’re getting harder to find. But my current favorite pair are Naked & Famous, made in Japan…

  104. Matt Hambrick says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    My current faves are by Diesel and are made in Italy. They are just so perfect and dark. They are, unfortunately, at the tailor getting hemmed to a more acceptable length. It is about time; I have had them for more than a year and just been rolling fat cuffs.

  105. Garland_king says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Diesel – Italy, though these look really sharp

  106. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I’m always wearing my Levi’s Red Jeans. Made in the Philippines

  107. Mike I. says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I swear by Lucky. One pair made in USA. But the other (newer one)–Mexico.

  108. John says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    My go to jeans are Citizens of Humanity ‘Sid’ straight legs which are assembled in the US of “imported fabric.”

  109. David Linamen says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Levi’s 514 = Made in China

  110. MrDR says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    My only jeans are USA made. Why buy them otherwise? It would be like buying a French ribeye, or a Italian cheeseburger- simply not done.

  111. Solanum says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    My new favorites are Lands’ End Canvas strait in Rinsed Pewter, hailing from… Sri Lanka?!

  112. DLau says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    My Levi’s are made in Mexico also. Slim Straight and Skinny for me.

  113. DLau says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    My Levi’s are made in Mexico also. Slim Straight and Skinny for me.

  114. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Levi’s, made in China.

  115. Adam says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    I’m a fan of the selvage denim from Gap. Made in China…

  116. Sean says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    My Jcrew’s were made in canada…. close enough.

  117. Sean says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    My Jcrew’s were made in canada…. close enough.

  118. Sean says

    January 21, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    My Jcrew’s were made in canada…. close enough.

  119. w00py says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Levi’s 527 – made in Columbia.

  120. destroyideas says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    I only have two pairs of jeans. I think they’re both from Haiti.

  121. Benny says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Nudies Thin Finn…Made in Italy (surprised at that)

  122. Dan says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Sadly, made in China

  123. Manifold Destiny says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    My 501s are made in the Dominican. ugh

  124. Patrick Held says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Mine are Gap, made in China

  125. Ben says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Gap authentic’s… the good old PRC, baby!

    Cheers,
    Ben

  126. Jim says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    My Levi’s 514, made in Mexico.

  127. New Era Scouting says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Unfortunately, American Eagle jeans are made in Mexico. Seems kind of ironic…

  128. Shane says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Gotta say the Gap jeans are my fave…made in China.

  129. Adam says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Martin and Osa—-> Chinaaa!

  130. Ben says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Unlike someone else who posted, my Lucky jeans are made in Mexico. Only pair of jeans that have ever fit me correctly. It’s hard to find pants when you are a size 30-35!

  131. jtanner says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Polo, made in Mexico.

  132. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I’m always working, so it’s a little difficult for me to get comfy in a nice pair of jeans. My current favorites are my Levi 501s made in Mexico, and my Express Jeans made in Indonesia. I want to get a “really nice” pair of jeans and am currently looking at the brands True Religion, Se7en, etc, so I might give these Todd Shelton jeans a try.

  133. npcarlson says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    My favorite pair oddly enough I bought at Costco. Levi’s 539, made in Cambodia. Thought I was just getting a cheap mess around pair. Worn the hell out of them and they have aged real nicely.

  134. Adam says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    I love my Gap 1969 jeans… made in China though, unfortunately. Those Todd Shelton’s look great! They don’t have the droopy butt that’s so common in men’s jeans

  135. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    My favorite pair of jeans are Levi’s 527 Boot Cut. Made in Sri Lanka.

  136. Russell says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I still love my 501’s.

  137. Markp says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Made in Turkey.

  138. kin says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    my favorite jeans are a pair of Lucky Slim Boot Cut. Mine say they’re made in Mexico.

  139. Notyracademy says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    My j crews say “handmade in Canada”, so at least it’s north america. Had no idea before this entry.

  140. P.Noy says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Nice to know that you can still find quality in American made clothing.

  141. laser20 says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Made in Egypt

  142. Alex says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    diesel, made in italy

  143. will says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    501 STF. Dominican Republic.

  144. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I have a much loved Paper Denim and Cloth from a few years back… made in the USA, oddly.

  145. Talley026 says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Levi 511s. Made in China.

  146. JJones says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Gap standard fit and Levi’s 501s are all I wear. Both made in China but having some American made jeans in my closet would be nice…

  147. Jason says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Made in Macau

  148. Timoy says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Mine are made in Italy, Gucci> Gift from a friend and I love them. Its really hard to find American made jeans, I’ll be getting a pair of these asap

  149. Zachsdad1 says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I like 501’s button fly – but I liked them better when they were made in the USA. My latest pair came from Mexico

  150. David says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Levi’s Authentic Boot cut, though unfortuntely are imported from China

  151. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Levi’s 559 – Hecho en Mexico

  152. yeeth says

    January 21, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    My favourite pair of Topman jeans (grey, twisted side seam) are made in China. Second favourite pair of Calvin Klein Jeans (soft bluish, kinda hard to describe colour)? Ditto.

  153. Grant says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Gap – made in Guatemala of USA fabric

  154. Troyblilly says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    My Levi 514 Slim Straight jeans are made in China #shrug

  155. Jacobm says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    gap authentic fit, made in china

  156. Mike T. says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    My Diesel Zathan’s I bought for like $75 at Nordstrom Rack about 5 years ago. Made in Italy.

  157. Nolan Bryan Lynch says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Costco jeans, made in Mexico.

  158. adam perry says

    January 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    My favorite Levi 514’s are made in Mexico.

  159. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    My favorite pair right now are Joe’s Jeans and they are made in America from what I can tell.

  160. Jay_Breezy says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    My favorite jeans are made in China… probably in a sweatshop.

  161. Chris Osborne says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    My favorite pair are a pair of bootcut from J Crew. Made in Canada..

  162. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Levi’s 514s…straight from Mexico.

  163. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Duplicate

  164. Bryan says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Holy crap, thats a lot of responses. I wonder what wins “most commented” and “most popular” this week? 😛

    My favorite pair of jeans are APC New Standard, made in Macau.

  165. jbreezy says

    January 21, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    My favorite jeans were not my favorite jeans when I first bought them, they are made true religion which is made proudly in the USA and that’s is what makes them my fave I didn’t like that they are quite “loud” but I now wear that as my made in the usa statement and I love it

  166. Ken says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Gap Authentic & Gap Straight, made in China: I wear them because GAP is only one of a few remaining retailers that offer inseam = 28 for the vertically challenged. I don’t like getting my jeans hemmed, they never look just right. If I had the money, I would consider buying from a denim boutique such as
    Selfedge dot com and get the jeans hemmed on the Union made chainstitching machine. Starting this month, many of my family & friends have began a major initiative to support well made products that are made in the USA, it is slowly catching on. I like the look of those Todd Shelton’s and I will be passing this onto others. Thanks !!

  167. Joe says

    January 21, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Believe it or not? This ain’t the most popular yet 🙂

  168. William Chen says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I love my old navy jeans made from China

  169. Eddie3000 says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Paper Denim, made in the USA.

  170. David says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I have some really awesome Earnest Sewn jeans inspired by Paul Newman’s role in Cool Hand Luke, and they are made in the USA!

  171. MrtSantone says

    January 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Nautica – Made in China

  172. eltrainlane says

    January 22, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Ll bean signature. Made in China but I love em.

  173. Jeff Zantek says

    January 22, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    I’m a svelte, progressive, thrifty undergraduate scholar…My favourite Levis 514s helped feed a Mexican family.

  174. Todd Jeppe says

    January 22, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    The Express Jeans I got on now are made in China.

  175. Nate Rulis says

    January 22, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Go-to pair right now are Rock & Republic that, surprisingly, are “digitally mastered” in the USA.

  176. Faiz says

    January 22, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    My levis 501 button fly were made in Mexico.

  177. kjs says

    January 22, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Levi’s 501, made in Mexico. I guess I’m not really surprised. But Levi’s is one of the few brands I’ve had some loyalty toward.

  178. Fursam says

    January 22, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Uniqlo UJ slim fit straight, made in Bangladesh. I’m proud that they’re made in Bangladesh, as I have many close Bengali friends who have seen first hand the abject poverty of the country. Uniqlo has partnered with the Grameen Bank to make their operations more ethical http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gsxWzNLDrnmbW6i7xgWmMB1oVMKw

  179. PK says

    January 22, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Gap – Made in China…

  180. John says

    January 22, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    My jean is from The Original Arizona Jean Company and it was made in Mexico. My second favorite uses US Fabrics but I think it was made in Costa Rica.

  181. Matt Caldwell says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Fossil, made in the USA. 🙂

  182. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Favorite? Banana Republic, China. (Must say I’m feeling lucky this week. Already won a Brooks Brothers shirt on my birthday.)

  183. Eric Henao says

    January 22, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Levis’ 560’s. Made in the USA. Way too baggy, so I’m in transition to slimmer ones. If I win, these will be my first pair of this type of jeans. If I don’t win, will probably get the selvage ones to try out what everyone has been talking about.

  184. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Banana Republic, made in China

  185. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Honestly, I don’t particularly care where the jeans are made, as long as the workmanship is high quality. America doesn’t hold a monopoly on fine clothing. Levi’s 514 (my pairs come from: Egypt, the Philippines, and Mexico) are my current go-tos, because they make them in a kids’ size that fits me and is cheap 😛

  186. Matthew watson says

    January 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    My best jeans are dark blue Eddie Bauer: MAde in MExico from USA material.

  187. Andrew Rasner says

    January 22, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Current favorites are my Gap 1969 Straight fit jeans, originally in a black rinse that i’ve washed to extremely dark blue. Fit is somewhere between that of a 514 and 501. Made in China.

  188. Josh Deitch says

    January 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    The Jeans I wear all the time are my dark blue rinse regular fit from the Gap…Made in China

  189. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Any chance you’ll ship a pair to a pantsless Canadian? It is a fairly cold winter, and they’d fit perfectly over my long-johns.

    As for my favourites: Levi Authentic Signatures, cut vintage straight. Made in Pakistan and starting to wear thin.

  190. mister small says

    January 22, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Eternal 801, Made in JAPAN!

  191. Juan C. says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Converse One Star – Premium Denim. Made in China.

  192. Bo says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I do believe my Gap jeans are from China.

  193. Joseph Gilbert says

    January 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    My wonderful levi’s were made in the philippines?

  194. Gabriel says

    January 22, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Levi’s 505 Straight made in Colombia. Pity something that is so American is hardly made in the US anymore.

  195. stephen says

    January 22, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    levi’s 501s, made in mexico I believe

  196. A. edwards says

    January 23, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    my levis 527 are made in Cambodia
    they’re 100% Cambodian, yo

  197. Rob Flax says

    January 23, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I’m wearing a pair of Lee’s, “Made in Mexico with U.S. Fabric.”

  198. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    These guys are made in china, how disappointing.

  199. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Banana Republic Jeans – Made in China

  200. Yeoldejustin says

    January 23, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Living in Germany, I don’t have ready access to the jeans in the states that I was used to wearing in person (or much of anything for that matter, which makes sizing a pain). I found a couple pairs of Mustang Jeans though that fit fairly well and seem to be decent quality. They’re made in Mauritius, an island near Madagascar.

  201. Anonymous says

    January 24, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I’m a Diesel man too – italy. So expensive though.

  202. Gib_Goff says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Lee Dungarees – Made in Mexico

  203. Chico, says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I actually really like Mexican Made Izod Jeans although my most common pairs are Levi’s 505’s. I’m not a Big fan of the 501’s with the Button Fly.

  204. K.C. says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    My favorite jeans right now are my Levi’s 514s and they are made in Mexico.

  205. Anonymous says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I also have Levi’s 514’s. Made by the good people in Mexico.

  206. Johndsherrill says

    January 24, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Currently, my favorIte jeans are a pair of GAP Easy Fit 1969. They are made in The Phillipines.

  207. JMG says

    January 24, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Gap Japanese Selvage, made in USA.

    Kidding they are made surprisingly in China.

  208. Anuj says

    January 24, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Guess Jeans, Lincoln fit (slim straight) – made in LA?

  209. Anonymous says

    January 24, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    My pair of Levi 559’s are from Mexico

  210. Anonymous says

    January 24, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    I’ve been liking Gap jeans for a bit now, which are made in China. My favorite pair of Luckys are made in the US.

  211. Jstew79 says

    January 24, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    My favorite jeans are Rock and Republic, mostly because they fit well and (so far) seem well made and aren’t crap like some others. That being said, they appear to be made in China, so there’s that. Have to check out these made from the USA ones now. Thanks for the scoop!

  212. Notyracademy says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Wow, I won! Thanks to Joe at Dappered.com and Todd Shelton, who let me “order” the Watts selvage even though they are on backorder for six weeks. Great giveaway, great customer service, and what I’m sure will be a great product!

    Dennis

  213. Notyracademy says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Wow, I won! Thanks to Joe at Dappered.com and Todd Shelton, who let me “order” the Watts selvage even though they are on backorder for six weeks. Great giveaway, great customer service, and what I’m sure will be a great product!

    Dennis

  214. Notyracademy says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Wow, I won! Thanks to Joe at Dappered.com and Todd Shelton, who let me “order” the Watts selvage even though they are on backorder for six weeks. Great giveaway, great customer service, and what I’m sure will be a great product!

    Dennis

  215. gino says

    January 26, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Type your comment here. What was the name of the manufacturers stores where you got the jeans? I work near Torreon and I would love to see if I could pay less for my jeans and still get the fit and feel.

  216. DKCyde says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    /mexico…

  217. John Senyard says

    June 15, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I’m going to have to go with China sadly, but would love some American flavor

  218. John H Senyard says

    June 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    My favorite jeans are from China…

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