Unlike most of the fits we discuss on our humble denim site, the bootcut jean feels like it never quite gets its day in the sun. Ridiculed by many and revered by few, the bootcut is divisive. Though it’s heyday is long gone, it’s not extinct and will continue thanks to some die-hard lovers of the silhouette. And with the fashion cycle currently passing through a wave of western wear, it’s sure to pick up a few more admirers along the way.
As we have previously discussed, in our Defense of the Bootcut, a good bootcut is a subtle one, and definitely made of raw denim or bought vintage, already perfectly distressed. Though bootcut jeans might seem like a risky move to some of our more skittish, slim-taper fans, they have always and will always have their fans. Whether you’re a bootcut fanboy, need a solid pair to complement your boots, or are just looking to break out of your usual silhouette, this is the guide for you.
Eat Dust
Bootcut
- Available in a variety of fabrics.
- Double prong fly buttons.
- Faded copper rivets.
- Triple-needle stitching.
- Available from €149 (~$165USD) Eat Dust.
Freenote Cloth
Wilkes
- 100% cotton, 13 oz broken twill.
- Selvedge denim.
- Sanforized.
- Zip-fly.
- Available from $265 at Franklin & Poe.
Eternal
885 Original Bootcut
- 100% cotton, 14.5 oz.
- Selvedge denim.
- One wash.
- Button fly.
- Currently unavailable
Flat Head
3007
- 100% cotton, 14.5oz.
- Selvedge denim.
- Unsanforized.
- Zip fly.
- Currently out of production
Iron Heart
461S 21oz. Selvedge Denim Bootcut
- 100% cotton, 21oz.
- Selvedge denim, but no selvedge id.
- Sanforized.
- Button-fly.
- Available for $365 at Iron Heart.
IH-461Z Indigo 21oz Denim Boot Cut
- 21oz. non-selvedge indigo denim
- Sanforized, one-wash.
- Zipper fly
- Available for $285 at Iron Heart.
IH-9461Z Superblack Non-Fade 21oz Denim Boot Cut
- 21oz. Japanese superblack non-fading denim
- Zip fly
- Sanforized and one-washed
- Black leather patch
- Available for $340 at Iron Heart.
IH-463S “The Boss Cut”
- 21oz. indigo Japanese selvedge denim
- Button fly
- Sanforized and one-washed
- Available for $345 at Iron Heart.
IH-106 Indigo 21oz Denim Ladies Boot Cut
- 21oz. non-selvedge indigo denim
- Talon zipper fly
- Women’s cut
- Available for $285 at Iron Heart.
IH-9106 Superblack Non-Fade 21oz Denim Ladies Boot Cut
- 21oz. superblack non-selvedge Japanese denim
- Sanforized
- Talon zipper fly
- Available for $285 at Iron Heart.
Japan Blue
JB0806-J
- 100% cotton, 14oz.
- Selvedge denim.
- freOne wash.
- Zip-fly.
- Available for $132 at Denimio.
Kojima Genes
15 oz. Bootcut
- 100% cotton, 15oz.
- One wash.
- Non-selvedge.
- Zip fly.
- Available for $99 at Kojima Genes x SF
Levi’s
517 — Rigid
- 100% cotton.
- Unsanforized, non-selvedge.
- Zip fly.
- Available for $60 at Levi’s.
527 — Tumbled Rigid
- Slim.
- 100% cotton.
- Rinsed, non-selvedge.
- Zip fly.
- Available for $70 at Levi’s.
Pure Blue Japan
XX-004
- 100% cotton, 14 oz.
- One wash.
- Selvedge denim.
- Sheepskin leather patch.
- Available at Denimio.
Naked and Famous
Groovy Guy — Natural Indigo Selvedge
- 100% cotton, 12.5oz. natural indigo dye.
- Selvedge denim.
- Sanforized.
- Button-fly.
- Available for $158 at Tate and Yoko.
Groovy Guy — Left Hand Twill
- 100% cotton, 13.75 oz left-hand twill.
- Selvedge denim.
- Sanforized.
- Button fly.
- Available for $158 at Tate and Yoko.
Samurai
GA0512LXX Geisha Series
- 100% cotton.
- One wash.
- Available at for ~$315USD at Samurai.
S512XXBC 19OZ
- 100% cotton, 19 oz.
- Selvedge denim.
- One wash.
- Button fly.
- Available for ~$315 at Samurai.
S4000VX 21oz
- 100% cotton, 21 oz.
- Selvedge denim.
- One wash.
- Button fly.
- Available for ~$280 at Rakuten.
Studio D’Artisan
SD-105
- 100% cotton, 15 oz.
- Selvedge denim.
- Unsanforized, or one wash.
- Button fly.
- Available for $222 at Denimio.
Sugar Cane
70s Bootcut
- 100% cotton, 14oz.
- One wash.
- Non-selvedge.
- Zip fly.
- Available for $252 at Blue in Green
W.H. Ranch Dungarees
Midnight Special CC Ryder Fit
- Available in a variety of raw denim fabrics.
- Bench-made, single-needle construction.
- Made-to-order.
- Available from $395 at W.H. Ranch Dungarees.
Wrangler
Cowboy Cut — Rigid – Regular Fit
- 100% cotton.
- Rigid, non-selvedge.
- Broken twill.
- Zip fly.
- Available from $29 at Wrangler.
Cowboy Cut — Rigid – Relaxed Fit
- 100% cotton.
- Rigid, non-selvedge.
- Broken twill.
- Zip fly.
- Available from $34 at Wrangler.
Premium Performance Cowboy Cut — Rigid
- 100% cotton.
- Rigid, non-selvedge
- Broken twill.
- Zip fly.
- Available from $39 at Wrangler.