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Finding a perfectly fitting pair of jeans is a lifelong quest for some guys, but a single brand has emerged in recent years with a new take on how jeans should fit. The brand is Canadian-born Duer, and though chances of finding a sale on these widely-regarded jeans are slim, in a strong Black Friday bid, the brand is knocking $100 off some of its most popular pairs, including one that's perfect for winter.
We’re most excited about Duer’s All-Weather Denim Slim Jeans, currently priced at $99, half off its typical $199 price tag. Available in black and “Heritage Rinse,” a (very) dark blue, they feature a Goldilocks fit between skinny and baggy and lots of technical features you might not expect in a normal pair of jeans. They’ve earned over 350 five-star ratings from fans, with many calling them “very comfortable,” “great fitting,” and “not too hot in warmer weather” despite their utility in the cold. They're available in slim and in the brand's relaxed taper fit, which offers extra breathing room through the seat and thigh.
The secret sauce in these jeans is the weatherproof softshell membrane lining the inside that turns them from regular jeans into something much more useful. The denim itself has some stretch and is treated with antimicrobial agents for extended (read: non-smelly) wear between washes and performance fibers that help these pants wick away moisture and retain shape. They sit mid-rise with a slim fit through the hip and thigh and a slight taper at the hem. The only clue to the new-school technology in these otherwise classic jeans is the reflective detailing revealed when the hems are cuffed and the fact that these jeans can come in out of the rain without being soaking wet.
One reviewer “was warned about the continual rain on the Emerald Isle” in advance of a trip to Ireland, so they picked up a pair of these jeans. They proved to be “flexible, comfortable, weatherproof, and breathable,” a great choice for their trip. Another wrote that they were perfect for a Canadian winter that was alternately “warm and very cold…all the fluctuations and these jeans hit the mark.” If you’re looking for a pair of jeans to stand up to tough conditions, regardless of type, these are clearly the most well-designed choice.
Their utility in all kinds of climate conditions means that these jeans are likely always in demand. And with the price cut in half for Black Friday, some sizes are already out of stock. Anyone who needs a pair of jeans that can stand up to the elements would be wise to try a pair of Duer’s All-Weather Denim Slim Jeans today, as they’ll help you get through December blizzards, April showers, and everything in between.
