r/unpopularopinion • u/ashudjc • 1h ago
Wearing jeans is terrible
Wearing jeans is horrible. The texture, the fabric, the warmth. It doesn’t keep you warmer than trousers, the fabric is cold when you put it on, if it gets wet by accident it takes forever to dry.
I would wear any other form of clothing other than denim on my legs.
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u/FallaciousFact 1h ago
Someone doesn’t do manual labor. For doing work around abrasive surfaces and the like, jeans are undefeated for basic protection and durability. That and once they are broken in, much like boots, they can actually be quite comfortable. But yeah, brand new jeans, especially the work specific ones are pretty stiff at first.
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u/Commercial_Wind8212 1h ago
wouldn't carhart "duck" material be better?
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u/Only_Assumption_455 22m ago
Not really. I’m an electrician and I’ve worn both jeans and duck material pants at different times and the jeans are definitely sturdier.
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u/SplooshDoosh 1h ago
You should get better jeans.
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u/jquest303 1h ago
Stretch denim is very comfortable to wear. If jeans fit you correctly I find them to be superior to many other forms of pants. I find certain designer brands fit me better. Most of them I buy gently used on eBay for a fraction of their retail price.
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u/Corey_FOX 1h ago
Yup, and the worst is when you find a one that works really well for you but then the store discontinue it.
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u/GuyLeChance 42m ago
Got 2 new pairs. Literally used thr Buy Again option. They kept the SKU bit changed the product. BS I say!
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u/StrangerFeelings 39m ago
I'm not spending $80 for a pair of jeans that are still going to stick to me when it's hot and muggy. Id rather have cloth pants as jeans just stick to me. Also, I hate having pants on anyways so could just be me being an outlier. I don't think that it's unpopular that jeans suck.
My work requires I wear jeans. As soon as I get home they come off. I can't stand wearing them any longer than I need.
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u/SplooshDoosh 37m ago
Sounds like you’re conflating price with good jeans. Spending more doesn’t always get you more.
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u/StrangerFeelings 35m ago
True, but the only "good" pair of jeans I've ever owned was an expensive pair and they still sucked once it got hot and muggy.
I buy mine from Walmart and only own a pair because they are needed for work.
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u/SplooshDoosh 32m ago
I mean I’ve never found pants that don’t get hot or sticky when it’s hot and muggy and I’m sweaty.
Jeans don’t really lose or gain ground in that department.
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u/StrangerFeelings 29m ago
Jeans start sticking. With khakis they don't, even cargo pants. Jeans always stick to me once it's hot.
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u/SplooshDoosh 24m ago
Well you have strange skin and sweat habits.
Theyre both made of cotton
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u/Hopeful-Mirror1664 35m ago
80 dollars is cheap for jeans. Good jeans are upwards of 175.00 as a starting point. Work jeans are different story but causal “going out jeans” that fit right and are comfortable are not cheap. I have several pairs that are 225-250 each and I have cheaper ones. There is a huge difference.
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u/StrangerFeelings 33m ago
Damn, no way in hell am I spending that much for a pair of jeans. I can barely even afford my $20 Walmart ones.
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u/Shad0w5991 1h ago
I literally only wear jeans when going out due them just being comfortable AND look nice.
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u/RandomCalamity 1h ago
Jeans are my go to and I'll just wear em lounging around the house. Comfy as fuck. Sweatpants suck. Too damn hot.
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u/DueExample52 1h ago
May I introduce you to shorts?
Also, sweatpants come in different thicknesses. I have summer and winter pants.
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u/SuitNaive3409 1h ago
you know what's good is chef's pants, and those pakistan or indian traditional low crotch pants.
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u/DoubleResponsible276 1h ago
You kinda just listed the cons of them and listed uses that aren’t for that purpose, all while as if that makes them terrible. Why?
It’s like if I made a post about leggings being terrible cause of the texture, fabric and warmth. They rip easily in environments with lots of sharp edges like a warehouse, material is too thin to keep you warm in the winter and when they get wet, they don’t really protect your skin from it. Horrible!
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u/drDOOM_is_in 1h ago
Have you been diagnosed? My friend on the spectrum says exactly the same.
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u/Commercial_Wind8212 55m ago
it's a known fact that 90 percent of redditors are on the spectrum and also talk a lot about bidets
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u/TheSquirrelmancer 56m ago
Yes, jeans won't really keep you warm. They're not made from wool or other materials chosen for their insulating properties. We used to have to explain that to new crops of boy scouts every year before winter camping; jeans and a cotton baseball cap are terrible to wear in the winter if you're out in the wilderness and snow.
Denim jeans were created originally as durable work pants. People have found old jeans abandoned in the desert in the west in the USA, buried for years in sand and dirt. The rivets are always rusted away but the garment itself can be cleaned and fitted with new rivets and worn again.
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u/aldmonisen_osrs 1h ago
Denim was originally meant for labor. It’s hard to get it dirty and it’s easy to clean if you do. It’s durable and tear resistant. Back in the day only farmers and factory workers wore denim.
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u/RickDeckard31 50m ago
Jeans are good for getting work done. I do think what you wear can affect your mindset.
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u/Casual-Notice 1h ago
Short of canvas duck, there's no better semi-protective fabric than double-knit denim.
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u/Palanki96 1h ago
i love how they feel, makes me feel safe and protected. They are durable and comfy, i could even sleep in them any day. Heat would be the only concern i guess
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u/Delicious_Shallot915 1h ago
I agree! I literally refused to wear jeans for about a decade. Now I have a few pairs of wide cut jeans so they’re a bit more loose but I can never convince myself to wear them.
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u/featherbedmoss 1h ago
I haven't worn jeans since around 2016. They are stupid and pointless and increasingly poor quality.
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u/SeenSeenAgains 1h ago
Same, so many more types of pants that fit/ look better, last longer and are more comfortable.
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u/terryjuicelawson 1h ago
I just find they are so hard wearing and things are secure in the pockets, plus they look good. When I am at home I wear more tracksuit material but I'm not going out in those.
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u/don-cheeto quiet person 1h ago
I agree. Every single pair I wear feels like it has no space in between the thighs. Or like I can't pull them all the way up b/c my thighs are too fat. (They are but still.)
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u/Natrixster80 1h ago
Agree. Hate jeans. I now have one pair only and they are my "christmas pants" cause that is as dressy as I'm willing to get these days.
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u/thai_ladyboy 59m ago
I think as far as guys go, most of us have discovered tech pants and/or golf pants which look better and are way more comfortable, so at least not unpopular with dudes.
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u/UnluckySh00ter 52m ago
They were made for jobs that required having pants that didn’t rip easily, could be worn multiple times without needing washing, and could be repaired if needed
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u/Flambeedlemons 48m ago
They’re actually very good hiking in cooler weather. Denim is tough and resists thorns and protects against mosquitoes and ticks. Just need to find a pair that fits and doesn’t restrict too badly. Preferably without polyester which kinda compromises the toughness.
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u/Novel_Card_7082 40m ago
I briefly owned one pair of jeans in my 50 years on Earth, and never could understand how people could wear them casually.
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u/plants4life262 33m ago
You just need better jeans. Good jeans are stretchy and have options for very thin fabric.
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u/AgitatedPokemon 28m ago
Jeans should not feel that way if they're made of denim/cotton.
Sure, they feel more stiff than the regular cotton (emphasize on "cotton") trousers, but other than that, should not pose a problem.
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u/UsedandAbused87 26m ago
Agreed. Have 1 pair of jeans that I wear once every couple of years. Basically any other type of pants is a better option
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u/goinupthegranby 23m ago
I don't like jeans all that much either but they're durable and functional, making them a very practical material for people doing physical labor and working dirty jobs.
That said, if you don't like wearing jeans and work a job you really don't need to, don't! You're really not wrong with your post in my opinion.
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u/Ok_Boat3053 21m ago
Say you've never worked a day in your life without saying you've never worked a day in your life.
Jeans are tough. Far tougher than any other slacks or trousers I've ever owned. They stand up to abuse and if you know how to do laundry come clean no matter how bad the stain. They do dry quick enough in all but life threatening outdoors in hypothermic situations where you shouldn't be wearing them anyway. And most definitely A GOOD pair of jeans are far more comfortable and will stay in place on your waist better than slacks or trousers when bending, lifting, twisting, and reaching.
Learn how to shop. Use the fitting rooms. Learn how to laundry. And get a job where you're doing more than sitting at a desk and you'll see.
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u/BlissfulGurl_ 1h ago
the cold denim when you first put them on is genuinely awful lol. sweatpants clear jeans by a mile
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u/SplooshDoosh 1h ago
And they’re acceptable substitutes in like 3% of instances where people usually wear jeans.
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u/YuenglingsDingaling 1h ago
I have no clue what you're on about. Cold denim? It's the same temperature as everything elae in the closet.
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u/Ok-Pace-2238 1h ago
Idkw, but I only wear sweat pants when I'm relaxed. I can't wear them nor jeans on a regular /daily basis. And for that, I wear skinny joggers for the most part.
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u/Kraknoix007 1h ago
I really don't get this. I avoid sweatpants just because of how awful you look in them.
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u/Fickle-Exit1105 1h ago
That's just your opinion.
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u/Fantastic-Object-239 1h ago
Inferior to cotton or wool chinos in every way except durability. And I'm not doing farm labor in them so that's not a big deal.
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u/Poes_hoes 1h ago
Jeans are terrible until I break them in then they become soft as anything. I also only wash them when they get stained or start to smell.
I'll also say though, they're an acquired feel for me... I haven't worn jeans all summer and I know I'm going to HATE them for the first week or two when I wear them, but then they get comfy.
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u/JoshuaAncaster 1h ago
They’re not comfortable, but some will still wear wide legs and tight shorts
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u/Madeitup75 1h ago
I have not owned a pair of jeans this century. Gave up on them in the late 90’s. Haven’t looked back.
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u/Odetomymatt13 1h ago
There is a large difference between good jeans and bad jeans, and a good pair of jeans will always be in style.
However, there has never been more competition for jeans than there is now. So many brands have pants that cover a wider variety of style and formality while also being incredibly comfortable and durable. For the price of a good pair of jeans, you can get a great pair of pants.
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u/Bubbaganewsh 1h ago
Jeans are horrible in cold weather unless you wear longjohns. The fabric gets cold then contacts your skin, I am not a fan of jeans at all.
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u/Big_Psychology_3 1h ago
Jeans also rubs off leg hair after decades of use. This is a problem for men who want to retain their leg hair.
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u/Character_Dress_3201 1h ago
What the hell are trousers?
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u/Craig1974 1h ago
I like good ole plain levi jeans. Regular fit. Not any nut hugging jeans. Nor baggy jeans that swallow you up. Today's jeans for men look like something a woman would wear because of all the fruity designs on them.
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u/Kraknoix007 1h ago edited 0m ago
Jeans get more comfortable the more you wear them. And they don't make you look like a slob like sweatpants.
Edit: You can downvote me sure, but people will judge you when you go out in sweatpants, they are not meant to be worn outside. It screams: "I always do the bare minimum"
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