11 Best Men’s Black Jeans

Another very popular jean with customers these seem to fly off the shelves, and virtual shelves. The Calvins are a slim fit, not the fit of a skinny jean. They’ve got a 14.5″ leg opening and are 98 percent cotton, two percent Spandex. It’s the Spandex that gives them the stretch and comfort that is very forgiving.

The jeans feature Calvin Klein’s signature omega stitch on the back pocket. Five-pocket styling with a zipper fly and button closure. Available in six different colors.

Naked & Famous heavily emphasizes the type of denim they use, and this pair of slim fit jeans is a great example of that. The denim is Selvedge denim made in Japan using vintage low speed looms, a process that ends up with a fabric that feels hand woven. In a nutshell, you could call the fabric a “raw denim” and the jeans will conform uniquely to the wearer’s body and will take on whatever whiskering (marking) and fading that brings.

What can you say about a brand that names a pair of its jeans “Weird Guy”? Well, we can explain the details of the Canadian company’s Weird Guy style: they’re Naked & Famous’s standard tapered fit “comfortable from waist to hip and tapered from the knee to hem.” Depending on the waist size chosen, the leg opening goes from 13″ up to 17″. The 100 percent cotton jeans feature five pocket styling and a zipper fly with a button closure. Take note: you can machine wash cold but don’t use the dryer. Hang dry.

The luxury denim industry got a strong push away from the dock when 7 For All Mankind came on the scene in 2000. The name refers to the fact that they think everyone should own seven pairs of their jeans, a worthy, yet expensive, proposition.

The Men’s Standard style has a 10″ rise, so it’s not too low. The leg openings are 16″. These men’s black jeans are 98 percent cotton, two percent Spandex, so they do have the very welcoming stretchability. Five-pocket styling with button closure and zip fly.

True Religion’s Men’s Straight Leg Jeans are typically named “Ricky” jeans, which is simply an example of the unusual naming preference of the company. As for the cut, they’ve got a normal rise and a 17.5″ leg opening. They are, essentially, a classic straight leg jean. But there are details that set these jeans apart. While they do feature traditional five pocket construction, three outta the five pockets are unique. The coin pocket features a bright silver button flap closure, as do both of the back flapped pockets.

Do note that the jeans also feature True Religion’s big white-with-red-font patch on the back waist. The pockets feature the upside down horseshoes which, according to the company, “was born from the silhouette of a Buddha’s smile, and our hardware was inspired by the romance of denim’s 140-year history.”

Wrangler is one of the top names in denim. So it makes sense that they would make the cut for black jeans for men. Not only are they a durable jean but they are comfortable with added comfort coming in the elastic waistband. Yes, you can still find our size in the waist and the inseam but the extra stretch allows for a more comfortable fit. You are going to love the way you look and feel in these jeans.

This is the outlier of the list, but they’re very popular with past customers. These are not denim jeans, they’re 100 percent polyester stretch twill. They’ve got a high rise and will fit over boots. Zip fly with button closure, the pants feature a “soil-release finish,” which means they’re stain resistant. Scoop front and spade hip pockets. Available in 16 different colors. BTW, that’s not a typo in the headline. They’re Wranchers.

A super great price on a classic pair of relaxed-fit jeans. Levi’s says it uses premium denim for its Signature line of jeans. These are 99 percent cotton and one percent Elastane, so in addition to being cut roomier, they also have the stretchability that Elastane provides.

These jeans have a relaxed fit through the seat and the thigh and they’re cut straight from the knee to the hem. Also available in medium indigo and “westwood.”

The look could be one of the reasons the jeans have gained huge reviews from customers. We’re calling these “classic” skinny jeans because they do have a low rise (meaning they will sit a bit below the waist) and they’ve got the 14″ leg opening. They will look perfect with a great pair of black or white sneakers.

These men’s black jeans are 98 percent cotton, two percent Spandex (which is where the very accommodating stretchiness comes from). They’ve got a zipper fly and a button closure. These jeans are going to fit right no matter if you are 5’8″ or 6’4″. Make sure you find the right size for your build and you will have a trusted pair of jeans for years and years.

We’re headlining these Joe’s Jeans with an asterisk* because while they are technically “slim fit” jeans, the dimensions indicate that they could easily be defined as a skinny jean. For one thing, they’re low rise, which is a waist treatment that is typically associated with skinny jeans. (Joe’s Jeans skinny fits have a 9.75″ rise and these jeans have a 10″ rise.) As Joe’s says, these jeans are “created for the man looking for something slightly narrower but not quite a skinny fit.” You can rock these with a formal or totally casual look depending on how you put it all together. 

The jeans, which are 88 percent cotton, 11 percent poly and one percent Elastane (which is what gives them the stretch), feature a 14.5″ leg opening. These men’s black jeans do feature “dimensional whiskering,” which means they have some “worn-in” looks built into the manufacturing process. 

The Levi’s Men’s 511 Slim Fit is extremely popular. According to Levi’s, the 511s are “a great alternative to the skinny jean — you’ll get the same lean look with added comfort.” That’s pretty much describing the difference between any slim fits and skinny jeans so, duh, Levi’s.

But we do want to thank Levi’s for a fashion tip: “For a laid-back daytime look, try a slightly scrunched leg and sneakers. Once night rolls around, try a 2-inch cuff with a Chelsea boot.” The jeans are 99 percent cotton and one percent Elastane so they do have some stretch and, therefore, comfort. They do have a medium rise, meaning they sit just below the waist and they are slim cut from hip to ankle. Leg opening is 14.5″ and they’re zip fly/button closure. There are a dang ton of colors available in this style: 38 at the time of this writing.

These Grayson Easy Fit jeans from Silver Jeans Co. have a normal rise, so they sit at the waist. According to the company, the Grayson cut is “easy fit…offers more room in the saddle.” If you’re a bigger cowboy, you’ll appreciate knowing that Silver uses reinforced stitching to ensure that the seams and belt loops won’t rip.

Silver Jeans Co. says it “handcrafts” its jeans with an emphasis toward “superior softness, stretch, and mobility.” They are 99 percent cotton and one percent Elastane. The leg is a straight leg, so there isn’t any tapering from the knee to the hem.