Our verdict
The Duer Jean and the Mugsy Jeans are too close to call — we rated both 9/10. There's no clear winner here, so it comes down to what you want it for. We break that down below.
Duer Jean
$129
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Mugsy Jeans
$112
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Side by side
| Attribute | Duer Jean | Mugsy Jeans |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Price | $129 | $112 |
| Best for | They look like real jeans and perform like athleticwear—our go-to pair for 3+ years with zero regrets. | The most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, just size down for proper fit. |
| Price | $129 on page card; $135 in TL;DR | About $118 |
| Fabric | 70% cotton, 28% CoolMax polyester, 2% Lycra | Cotton, rayon, polyester, spandex blend |
| Fit | Runs true to size; slim fit forgiving | True to size, a touch baggy; size down |
| Stretch | Very, very flexible, not so stretchy they look like tights | Very flexible; stretch similar to other brands |
| Durability | Three years with no rips or fading; gusseted crotch | Two years, no problems, no gusset |
| Wash | Wash cold, low-heat dry or hang dry to avoid shrinking | Machine wash inside out on cold; hang dry |
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| Watch-outs | None we flagged |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Duer Jean if…
They look like real jeans and perform like athleticwear—our go-to pair for 3+ years with zero regrets.
- Exceptional stretch from L2X fabric without looking like tights
- Gusseted crotch enhances comfort and durability
Choose the Mugsy Jeans if…
The most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, just size down for proper fit.
- Feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans
- Proprietary stretch fabric that moves with you
Why we rate them this way
Duer Jean — 9/10
They look like real jeans and perform like athleticwear—our go-to pair for 3+ years with zero regrets.
What we liked: Exceptional stretch from L2X fabric without looking like tights, Gusseted crotch enhances comfort and durability, Proven durability—no rips, fading, or stretch loss in 3+ years, CoolMax keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter, Look like traditional jeans while performing like activewear.
Mugsy Jeans — 9/10
The most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, just size down for proper fit.
What we liked: Feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, Proprietary stretch fabric that moves with you, Stretchy waist—no need to wiggle into them, Hold their shape and waistband doesn't sag, Free returns make sizing easy.
Worth knowing: Run baggy—need to size down.
On price, the Mugsy Jeans is the cheaper pick at $112, versus $129 — a difference of about $17.
Common questions
Is the Duer Jean or the Mugsy Jeans better?
We rated both 9/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Duer Jean: They look like real jeans and perform like athleticwear—our go-to pair for 3+ years with zero regrets. Mugsy Jeans: The most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, just size down for proper fit.
Which is cheaper, the Duer Jean or the Mugsy Jeans?
The Mugsy Jeans is the cheaper of the two at $112, versus $129.
What's the difference between the Duer Jean and the Mugsy Jeans?
Short version — Duer Jean: They look like real jeans and perform like athleticwear—our go-to pair for 3+ years with zero regrets. Mugsy Jeans: The most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, just size down for proper fit.