The Blue Jeans Experiment… January 10, 2009
Posted by Sean in : Fascinating!, New! , trackbackToday I went shopping at Costco and got a portable hard drive for my media files to free up space on my Laptop for installed programs. The drive is working out great BTW… While I was there, I browsed the clothing section for Blue Jeans and found some very good buys…
Lucky Jeans $36.99
Calvin Klein Jeans $24.99
Kirkland Jeans (Costco Brand) $12.99
My curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to buy a pair of each and see if the higher priced jeans are worth the extra money. I suspect the major difference between these, are the cut and stitching etc..
My experiment will be to wear and wash each pair equally.. that is, if I wear the Kirkland Jeans for 3 days before washing, I’ll do the same with each other brand. *(readers, don’t worry, I usually only wear jeans 2 days before considering them “dirty”)
The end of the experiment will be determined by one of the following items:
- Comfort – A clear distinction in comfort will be the first clencher.
- Breakage – Hierarchically speaking, the last jean standing wins!
I also don’t want to obsess too much over this, so I decided not to add any more requirements to this experiment.. Happy experimenting!
UPDATE!!! – 1/20/2008
I just threw all 3 pairs into the wash…!
So far, after the first wearing.. 2x for each pair, and several pairs of shorts later (to explain the last 10 days) I like the Calvin Kleins best, because of the overall fit. I like the Lucky’s second, but they’re a little too baggy, and finally the Kirkland Jeans third because they are far less “crotch friendly” as the others (I know, too much info, but it’s my blog and I can type what I want)
UPDATE!!! – 5/22/2010
I have since tossed the Kirkland Jeans. For the last two years I’ve worn the Lucky’s and Calvin’s almost every week but always go for the Lucky’s first. All in all, even with the cost of the Kirkland Jeans factored in, I am extremely satisfied with the Lucky Jeans first, then the Calvin’s.
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you know those jeans were made by 5 year olds in some 3rd world country for $.02/day in labor, right! and the more expensive jeans were made right after the cheaper ones. do you feel good about that?
So, where can I buy non-3rd world country jeans?
I’ve been waiting patiently for the results of this experiment – it’s been more than ten days! 3pairs of jeans times 3 wearings each + 1 day for washing = 10 days. So, what’s the scoop?! Is it the Lucky Jeans? I bet it’s the Lucky Jeans! Please say it’s the Lucky Jeans…that way I’ll feel more confident about my prior decision to spend too much money on jeans, too!
haha! I just threw them into the wash…! so far though, after the first wearing.. 2x for each pair, and several pairs of shorts later (to explain the 10 days) I have decided I like the Calvin Kleins best, because of the overall fit. I like the Lucky’s second, but they’re a little too baggy, and finally the Kirkland Jeans third because they are far less “crotch friendly” (as I like to call it.. I know too much info, but it’s my blog and I can type what I want, so there
.. ) than the others.
What is the status on these jeans?
And the person concerned about the 3rd world country. Get a life!!
Hi Mike, updated the post with latest info on the Jeans..
I bought a pair of Kirkland jeans; I have worn Levi & Wrangler for the last 35 years. I have a small farm, and treat my jeans quite unkind at times. I’ve been wearing the Kirkland jeans for two weeks now of and on, washed probably 6 times and so far I love them fit and durability very comparable to what I’m used to at a fraction of the price. I’d say those ten year olds are some pretty fine craftsmen.