Flatiron - Rinse

After countless number of years I have finally found a jeans that fits my body type. After reading Patrick's review I bought my first pair of jeans online. It is true this jeans is perfect for somebody who has big thighs and a rear. The fabric is very good. And the design is simple but at the same time elegant. Do go down a size for sure both in waist and in length. Bonobos please do not compromise on the quality of your product with more rcognition. Keep up the good work.

These are the best fitting jeans I own. I have big legs and a big rear, it is tough to find a great fit. These jeans are it for me. Go down one inch on waist size and you will be all set.

Decent pair of denim, but huge in the waist. I even went down 1 size from what i wear from JBrand denim but great fit once you get the right size/pair. Much lighter in weight and thinner than other denim that i wear but not a negative factor for me. Perfect for the summer since i'll be wearing thinner bottoms. Great wash and nice length for me since i am between a 30-31 length.
P.S. I purchased the 29x30.

Taking into account everyone's advice about sizing I ordered the Flatiron Rinse in a 29 waist, which is the size I wore in high school many years ago. (I've since advanced to a 30.) Even in a 29 waist, with these Flatirons I can still tuck in both an undershirt and shirt with a bit of room to spare. Weird. Mind you, these denims are by no means baggy, nor are they skinny. The fit is similar to the Levi 505 straight leg but better, although there's a section of loose material below the rear belt hoops and back pockets. Nothing outrageous or unsightly but just...there. Everywhere else, in true Bonobos fashion, the fit accentuates your natural lines. Overall, I'm very pleased with these pants. When I get some more coin, I'll try the Bonobos slim version.

Couldn't agree more with the post below. After years of struggling to find my go-to denim, Bonobos comes through! Like many other reviewers, I have an athletic build which usually limited me to relaxed fit. These jeans are a tasteful dark wash and a stylish form fit through the waist to lower section. If this helps - I'm 5'11 180 lbs usually a 31 or 32 waist but the 30x30 fits like a dream. A+ work Bonobos

These are the best fitting, feeling, looking, etc, jeans I have ever owned, hands down. If you have read the negative reviews about the fit and are on the fence about getting a pair, do not pay attention to the people claiming that they don't fit properly. If you are a skinny hipster, get the slim fit jeans, or shop elsewhere. There are plenty of skinny jeans for you in the world. Bonobos set out to make pants that fit normal, athletic guys, and that is exactly what they have done here. I am an athlete with athlete-size (not giant) legs, and these fit perfectly. And if you are complaining about length, get them tailored! I'm sure Bonobos would even offer to comp tailoring costs if you are actually upset about it.

Denim is a different beast than other common pants fabrics. The fit is not as accommodating to a wide range of body-types. Again, they have absolutely delivered to accommodate normal, athletic body-types, and remain one of the few, if not the only men's clothing company that delivers such value while focusing on the forgotten body-type in the U.S. If you are supper skinny, or a giant, don't be upset. There are endless options for you out there.

I went to the showroom and tried on denim, washed chinos, game days and no-irons. In everything but the straight leg denim, I fit a 30/30. But in the flatiron straight leg, a 29/30 fit best (to my surprise, since I haven't gone below a 30 waist since college, which was a while ago.) So I ordered these in 29/30, and when they came, they were really tight. I sent them back and got a 30/30, which are perfect. I don't know if the showroom 'testers' have gotten stretched out through trying on, but what came from the warehouse didn't fit the same as what I tried on. And I didn't put on any weight during the week. (I weigh in every other day, so know this bit.)

On to the jeans. With the right fit, they're great. I own premium jeans from 7 for all Mankind, Earnest Sewn and John Varvatos. In terms of fit, cut, feel and quality of denim, these are closest to Earnest Sewn, but at about half the price (with discounts). They're a great dress jean, and look great when paired with one of my upmarket blazers. I would like them a little tighter in the rear (I don't have an athlete's bubble butt). I did try on the slims, and they were slimmer in the rear, but too tight through the thighs.

I'd LOVE it if Bonobos came out with this fit and rinse in a version with non-contrast stitching, too. I like to have a choice between a pair of premium jeans with contrast stitching and one without, for different looks. But all in all, I think Bonobos has come up with a hit. And I really like that they're made in the U.S. with U.S. denim. I wish they also had a U.S. made option in their chinos.

As an Avid Bonobos customer, I was really excited for their premium denim. The make and quality of these is top notch, however I ordered them in a 30 length and then came in what seemed to be at least a 32 length. I ordered them day 1, so by the time Bonobos slim was announced I had already had them hemmed. Once Hemmed, they fit like a champ, and are now my go to jeans.

Absolutely love these jeans. As others have said, the dark finish is great for both dressing up and down. I consider myself fairly slim at 6'2" and 180lbs, and the 31x34 fit me perfect.

These are a nice "slim" fit (I use the term slim loosely -- pun) for people with bigger legs. I got a 34x34 pair and I have to say I am very happy with the feeling in the thigh and they have a great silhouette all the way down the leg. There's nothing worse than having pants that hug your thighs like saran wrap. If you don't have emo twig legs and have a bigger leg from lifting or sports, you'll probably like these.

Went with one size down on the waist. Still a bit longer than a typical 30 length but not baggy.

The material these jeans are made from is luxurious, soft, handsome stuff. Intriguing thread contrast with the flatiron choice. Yup, just beautiful, an attribute not usually applied to denim. But it gives. I went down an inch, and were I to buy the same jean again, it would be two inches down to wear them without a belt. This holds even after a hot soaking and dry. Though if muscular, be judicious. Classy product.

I usually wear 30/31X32 depending on the fit. Based on other reviews I went with 30X32. They fit well, albeit a little snug. The wash/color is excellent. The only compliant I have is the length is more than 32. I have to get it hemmed and reduce it by an inch.

I really liked these jeans. They fit well through the thighs and the leg. For me, I considered these slim because there is very little fabric loose running through the thighs. I am a bigger guy but I kept the 35X30 over the 36X30. By no means was the 36X30 a more loose fitting jean over the 35s, but I am just anticipating some stretching and would like the 35 to really become worn in. I think if someone had smaller thighs they would be slight dissapointed in the fit though the rear-end and thigh, but for slightly bigger guys, these are great.

I'm 5' 8'' and about 178 and was worried by other reviews that these jeans would be too baggy. I got a 32x30, which have been sold out for a long time and am so glad I waited. These jeans fit great and are a great dark color that can be dressed up. I'm really happy with the fit and color and am seriously considering getting another pair.

As many have mentioned, these are just too large. Everything else I have Bonobos fits perfect in a 30", but these are quite large. I had them hemmed and soaked for a bit, thinking they may shrink to fit some, but that was not the case. Nice color but wish they fit right.

From BONOBOS: Stay tuned for slim fit launching second week of January.

You mentioned earlier that "we're launching a slim fit in the rinse denim at the end of 2011. It should be better suited to your build! Stay tuned."

I'm tuned and its the end of 2011....

From BONOBOS: Hey Gregg - We had a snafu with the product photography and won't have it ready until the week of January 9th. The product is here but we're not quite ready to sell it yet. Please stay tuned! Sent you an email with this info, too.

First of all, size down one inch. I am a 31 in all things Bonobos, and had to go down to a 30 to even think of reviewing them. (Any review that complains about bagginess in the seat or thighs is written by someone wearing the wrong size.)

The denim is high quality, and I really want to like them, but I have a few complaints and I will probably send them back and continue my search for the right pair of jeans.

1 - the rise is too high for me. It seems higher than most bonobos pants, especially in the back. Whereas the curved waistband usually eliminates that extra fabric right where a tramp stamp would be, the waist on these suffers from that problem. The excess fabric sort of folds together and is annoying. This would be the biggest complaint for me.

2- the leg opening just doesn't really fit with the slimness in the thighs - I find it too wide given the tightness of the rest of the pant. I will say, though, this is an issue I have with other Bonobos as well, although it feels exaggerated here.

From BONOBOS: We hear ya. The waist band isn't as curved and are really meant to be "classic". We have a slim style with a lower rise that you might enjoy. Stay tuned. Should launch in the 2nd week of January 2012.

I'm 5'8", ~120 pounds, and find the size 28 in Bonobos' Belgian cotton twill dress pants to be true-to-size, for my frame/preference for a slimmer silhouette. For Bonobos denim, however, the waist fits more like a size 29. And as mentioned by other reviewers, the thighs, knees, and legs fit much too loose. The jeans also lack a more tailored taper at the leg opening, which is common in slimmer styles found elsewhere. Yet, the Cone denim is superb, so Bonobos might consider a slimmer fit in the same great fabric & wash.

From Bonobos: Hey Mike - we're launching a slim fit in the rinse denim at the end of 2011. It should be better suited to your build! Stay tuned.

these jeans are definitely not the same cut as the bull denims, which fit me well. these have higher back rise, wider waist, and wider leg and thigh measurements. no stretch either.

Yes: Nice denim, midweight, good rise, high quality (as usual).

No: Much wider than I expected in the legs. These aren't skinny or slim fit, they are almost a "relaxed" fit. My 30" waist has a 17" leg -- a full inch wider than my old 501s and two inches past "narrow" legs, kinda ridiculous. So add $30 for tapering if you want them to look modern. The pockets are two inches too deep -- I'm reaching almost to my knee to get my keys.

Trying to decide whether to return them even though I already had them hemmed. I hate doing that, but there's really no way to tell how baggy they are until they're the right length.

From Bonobos - watch out for a SLIM FIT jean coming end of 2011, beginning of 2012. Should solve these issues. Thanks!

Really wanted the jeans I received to equal the hype, but they just don't measure up in the fit department. I have sized down, tried SL and BL and 3 pairs later I just can't will these to fit. I love the fabric and the concept but when you build your brand identity on fit they have to deliver there. They look frumpy/baggy while still new. I got a pair of simply styled J Brand Walker Jeans on sale for less than these and they out perform these in every category.

I normally wear 34-35 and I sized down to 33 in these. Haven't had them on that long yet but man these things are awesome. They are snug but comfortable, I love the feel of them. If they just stretch a tiny bit in all the right places it will be absolutely perfect. Length is perfect too, and the pockets are nice and deep which was one thing about the bull denim, the pockets were a bit shallow.
I've never really splurged on jeans so these are probably the nicest ones I've ever owned. The denim is amazing. At first when I saw how small they seemed when folded up I was a little apprehensive but they feel very substantial yet still soft. The color is dark indigo just like I hoped, I know there was some question because of the light shining on them in the website shots. The stitching is really nice and doesn't have those big ugly bunches of stitching on the hips like my cheaper ones, just one perfectly stitched line. The fabric seems to have a little bit of stretch to it too.

So, I've had my fair share of jeans from Lucky Brand to Abercrombie to Levi's. Bonobos beats them all by far. First off, these aren't sanded to shreds in spots like others for "character", so they wont wear out. However, they still manage to have more character than any jeans I've had. You can really tell the quality of these jeans the first time you put them on. The fit is perfect. I went one inch less than I normally do for a more snug fit and that worked perfectly. Also, not that I specifically look for that kind of thing, but my ass looks awesome in these jeans. Perfect couldn't describe them any more perfectly.

Great finish, the wash looks great out of the box. I'll be on top of more pairs as they come in more dark washes. Pro tip: size down at least 1" for a slim(mer) fit. I'm usually in between a 32 and 33 waist, depending on the brand, and am VERY happy I went 32.

Great finish, the wash looks great out of the box. I'll be on top of more pairs as they come in more dark washes. Pro tip: size down at least 1" for a slim(mer) fit. I'm usually in between a 32 and 33 waist, depending on the brand, and am VERY happy I went 32.

These are a great fitting pair of jeans. Wash is darker (better) than the picture. Will definitely be looking at other items at Bonobos based on this purchase. Way to go.

Just got my Flatiron jeans, and they are fantastic! With the dark color, I can dress them up or dress them down. Like all my Bonobos pants, they fit great, they aren't baggy, and they make my ass look good. I sometimes have to get a size smaller in Bonobos, but these are very true to size. I'm from North Carolina, so that connection makes me proud to wear them.

Hmm... REALLY wanted to love these since I love your Bull Denim, Non-Irons, and lots of other items. Even signed up to get these in the early batch. Oddly I find them much baggier in the seat than other Bonobos pants (even before any stretching) and to me they actually seem to fit much more like other brands' pants than other Bonobos pants do. Will order in an even smaller size and hope it fixes things but the fit might just be off for me.
Love the concept, denim quality and wash... just not the fit.

The fit, the wash, the style, the cut. Everything is perfect. Normally I would have to take my jeans to my tailor to get them altered but not these. Im from NC so its really cool knowing I am wearing denim made with cotton from NC. Bonobos spent a lot of time on these and it shows. These really are the best jeans around.