Our verdict
Between the Mugsy Jeans and the Duer Jean, we lean toward the Mugsy Jeans — we rated it 10/10 versus 8.5/10. Most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look 100% like jeans, earning their 10/10 comfort rating.
Our pick
Mugsy Jeans
$112
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Duer Jean
$129
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| Attribute | Mugsy Jeans | Duer Jean |
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| Our rating | 10/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | $112 | $129 |
| Best for | Most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look 100% like jeans, earning their 10/10 comfort rating. | Performance jeans that look like real jeans and hold up for years—Duer is our go-to travel pair. |
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| Watch-outs |
| None we flagged |
Which one is right for you?
Choose the Mugsy Jeans if…
Most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look 100% like jeans, earning their 10/10 comfort rating.
- Feel like sweatpants but look 100% like jeans
- Stretchy waistband—slip on with no hassle
Choose the Duer Jean if…
Performance jeans that look like real jeans and hold up for years—Duer is our go-to travel pair.
- 3+ years of durability with no rips or fading
- Gusseted crotch and L2X fabric for exceptional comfort
Why we rate them this way
Mugsy Jeans — 10/10
Most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look 100% like jeans, earning their 10/10 comfort rating.
What we liked: Feel like sweatpants but look 100% like jeans, Stretchy waistband—slip on with no hassle, Free returns make it easy to dial in fit, Proprietary stretch blend holds shape after repeated wear, Breathable, comfortable in warm and cool conditions.
Worth knowing: Run a touch baggy—need to size down.
Duer Jean — 8.5/10
Performance jeans that look like real jeans and hold up for years—Duer is our go-to travel pair.
What we liked: 3+ years of durability with no rips or fading, Gusseted crotch and L2X fabric for exceptional comfort, Look like real jeans, not techy or overstyled, Breathable and moisture-wicking CoolMax blend, Versatile for travel, commuting, and daily wear.
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 the Mugsy Jeans 10/10 and the Duer Jean 8.5/10, so we lean Mugsy Jeans — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
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: Most comfortable jeans we've tested—feel like sweatpants but look 100% like jeans, earning their 10/10 comfort rating. Duer Jean: Performance jeans that look like real jeans and hold up for years—Duer is our go-to travel pair.