Our verdict
The Mugsy Jeans and the Duer Jean 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.
Mugsy Jeans
$112
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Duer Jean
$129
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Side by side
| Attribute | Mugsy Jeans | Duer Jean |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Price | $112 | $129 |
| Best for | The most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, just size down for proper fit. | They look like real jeans and perform like athleticwear—our go-to pair for 3+ years with zero regrets. |
| Price | About $118 | $129 on page card; $135 in TL;DR |
| Fabric | Cotton, rayon, polyester, spandex blend | 70% cotton, 28% CoolMax polyester, 2% Lycra |
| Fit | True to size, a touch baggy; size down | Runs true to size; slim fit forgiving |
| Stretch | Very flexible; stretch similar to other brands | Very, very flexible, not so stretchy they look like tights |
| Durability | Two years, no problems, no gusset | Three years with no rips or fading; gusseted crotch |
| Wash | Machine wash inside out on cold; hang dry | Wash cold, low-heat dry or hang dry to avoid shrinking |
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| Watch-outs |
| None we flagged |
Which one is right for you?
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
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
Why we rate them this way
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.
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.
On price, the Mugsy Jeans is the cheaper pick at $112, versus $129 — a difference of about $17.
Common questions
Is the Mugsy Jeans or the Duer Jean better?
We rated both 9/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Mugsy Jeans: The most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, just size down for proper fit. Duer Jean: They look like real jeans and perform like athleticwear—our go-to pair for 3+ years with zero regrets.
Which is cheaper, the Mugsy Jeans or the Duer Jean?
The Mugsy Jeans is the cheaper of the two at $112, versus $129.
What's the difference between the Mugsy Jeans and the Duer Jean?
Short version — Mugsy Jeans: The most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look like real jeans, just size down for proper fit. Duer Jean: They look like real jeans and perform like athleticwear—our go-to pair for 3+ years with zero regrets.