Patagonia Performance Straight Fit Jeans

How Patagonia gets so many categories of gear right is a puzzle. Or a conundrum wrapped in an anomaly. Or the wonderment of smooth-fitting jeans built from a fabric that defies conventional manufacturing to shed massive water and chemical usage. None of that would matter if the end product wasn’t worth wearing. But this one is, with dirt and stain-fighting properties than keep the jeans fresher, longer. And the ability to fight wrinkles (when suspended on a proper hanger or chair back) for a crisper look even between launderings. Testers appreciated the multiple fit options from Patagonia, going for a regular rise, slim fit, straight leg model tuned to all-around comfort. Never sloppy, always moving easily without binding or bulging, these jeans put designer offerings to shame with an earth-wise approach to life. Well beyond snow-peaked summits.

Best For: All-year, everyday use with a responsible approach to fashion with function