Our verdict
The Duer Jean and the Quince 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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Quince
Side by side
| Attribute | Duer Jean | Quince |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Best for | If you want jeans that look like jeans and perform like athleticwear, Duer delivers. | Quince delivers on affordable, quality cashmere and polos—skip the dress shirts. |
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| Watch-outs | None we flagged |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Duer Jean if…
If you want jeans that look like jeans and perform like athleticwear, Duer delivers.
- Held up 3+ years with no rips or fading
- Most comfortable jeans the reviewer owns
Choose the Quince if…
Quince delivers on affordable, quality cashmere and polos—skip the dress shirts.
- $59 cashmere incredibly soft, luxurious, not scratchy
- Polos ($34) lightweight, performance-tested, hard to fault
Why we rate them this way
Duer Jean — 9/10
If you want jeans that look like jeans and perform like athleticwear, Duer delivers.
What we liked: Held up 3+ years with no rips or fading, Most comfortable jeans the reviewer owns, Look like authentic jeans, not athletic wear, Extremely flexible with gusseted crotch, Wide variety of colors and fits available.
Quince — 9/10
Quince delivers on affordable, quality cashmere and polos—skip the dress shirts.
What we liked: $59 cashmere incredibly soft, luxurious, not scratchy, Polos ($34) lightweight, performance-tested, hard to fault, Sustainable sourcing with fair wages for farmers, Direct-to-consumer model keeps premium quality affordable, Lower prices mean less anxiety about wearing and washing.
Worth knowing: WrinkleGuard dress shirts still wrinkle badly, underperform vs. Mizzen + Main.
Common questions
Is the Duer Jean or the Quince better?
We rated both 9/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Duer Jean: If you want jeans that look like jeans and perform like athleticwear, Duer delivers. Quince: Quince delivers on affordable, quality cashmere and polos—skip the dress shirts.
How much do the Duer Jean and Quince cost?
The Duer Jean is listed at $129. We don't have a current price on file for the Quince — check the latest on its review page.
What's the difference between the Duer Jean and the Quince?
Short version — Duer Jean: If you want jeans that look like jeans and perform like athleticwear, Duer delivers. Quince: Quince delivers on affordable, quality cashmere and polos—skip the dress shirts.