- From $119
- every size, same price
- 3–5 weeks
- to your door: made in 10–15 days, rush 5–7
- 24"–70" waist
- cut to your measurements
- Fit Guarantee
- free remake or $25 alteration
- US duties included
- $18.76 express for one pair; free over $299
Images are digitally rendered previews. Every pair is cut and sewn to the customer’s own measurements.
The Athletic Taper fit at a glance
| Rise | Mid |
|---|---|
| Thigh | 25" |
| Knee | 16" |
| Leg opening | 13.5" |
| Shape | Full thigh, strong taper to the ankle |
Typical finished measurements for a 32" waist, measured around. Every pair is cut from your own numbers.
Athletic Taper next to the other fits
Same waist, same mid wash, so the only difference is the cut. Pick a fit to compare.
| Athletic Taper | Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh | 25" | 22.5" |
| Knee | 16" | 15.5" |
| Leg opening | 13.5" | 14" |
| Shape | Full thigh, strong taper to the ankle | Trim, gentle taper below the knee |
| Price | $119 | $109 |
| Athletic Taper | Relaxed | |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh | 25" | 26" |
| Knee | 16" | 18.5" |
| Leg opening | 13.5" | 17.5" |
| Shape | Full thigh, strong taper to the ankle | Roomy seat and thigh, straight leg |
| Price | $119 | $109 |
| Athletic Taper | Skinny | |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh | 25" | 21" |
| Knee | 16" | 14" |
| Leg opening | 13.5" | 12.5" |
| Shape | Full thigh, strong taper to the ankle | Close all the way down |
| Price | $119 | $109 |
| Athletic Taper | Straight | |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh | 25" | 24" |
| Knee | 16" | 17" |
| Leg opening | 13.5" | 16" |
| Shape | Full thigh, strong taper to the ankle | Straight from hip to hem |
| Price | $119 | $109 |
| Athletic Taper | Bootcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh | 25" | 23.5" |
| Knee | 16" | 16.5" |
| Leg opening | 13.5" | 18.5" |
| Shape | Full thigh, strong taper to the ankle | Slim to the knee, opens over boots |
| Price | $119 | $109 |
Typical finished measurements for a 32" waist, measured around. Every pair is cut from your own numbers.
Athletic taper vs slim vs relaxed
| Slim | Athletic Taper | Relaxed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat | Trim | Roomy | Roomy |
| Thigh | Trim | Roomy | Roomy |
| Knee | Narrows gently | Where the taper begins | Stays straight |
| Leg opening | Narrow | Narrow | Wider |
| Shoes | Sneakers, Chelsea boots | Trainers, low boots | Boots, chunky trainers |
| Price | $109 | $119 | $109 |
The figures for a 32" waist are in the spec table above, scaled to you when we cut.
Why not just size up?
A ready-made athletic fit is graded for an average athlete. Bigger quads than that average and you're back to sizing up, with a waist that gaps; smaller, and the seat sags. We take waist, seat and thigh separately, so none of them has to compromise. Still deciding between this cut and Relaxed? Jeans for big thighs walks through the symptoms.
The shape matters as much as the room. The taper starts at the knee, not the thigh, so your quads and the top of your calves both clear before the leg narrows. That's what stops a strong leg looking squeezed below the knee.
Fabrics that move with you
| Fabric | Stretch | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Power Stretch, 10 oz | 4% elastane, the most give | Squats, cycling, stairs two at a time |
| Comfort Stretch, 11 oz | 2% elastane | Everyday wear with a bit more structure |
| Classic Rigid, 13 oz | None, 100% cotton | Possible, with extra ease; expect a break-in |
Shoes and length that suit the taper
The taper looks best with trainers, low boots and anything with a slim profile, and with little or no break, so the narrowing actually shows. It won't sit over a western boot shaft; for that, choose bootcut jeans.
Tall and strong? The Athletic Taper is cut to inseams up to 40" at the same $119; jeans for tall men covers measuring long legs.
When not to choose athletic taper
You wear western or tall boots.
Try Bootcut instead
Your thighs are in proportion to your waist and you like a trim leg.
Try Slim instead
You want room all the way down, not a narrow ankle.
Try Relaxed instead
We check your numbers before we cut
Copy your best-fitting jeans laid flat (easiest) or measure yourself with a soft tape. Height and weight are optional, as a cross-check.
Within 1 working day a pattern maker compares every measurement with the others and with your height and weight, and emails you before cutting if anything looks unusual.
How to measure, step by stepHow it works
- 1
Choose a style
Pick the style above, then the fabric, wash and details.
2Add your measurements
Use the step-by-step builder on the product page. It takes about 5 minutes.
3We check, cut and sew
Made in our own workshop in 10–15 working days (rush: 5–7), then express delivery in 3–7, with US duties paid.
Body shapes the Athletic Taper suits
- Mesomorph Body Type
- Rhomboid Body Shape
- Inverted Triangle Body Shape
- Inverted Trapezoid Body Shape
- Find your body shape
Guides to read next
Questions and answers
What are athletic fit jeans?
Jeans with extra room through the seat and thighs that taper from the knee to a narrower ankle, so strong legs fit without a wide, flappy hem.
Athletic fit or slim fit: what's the difference?
Slim is trim through the thigh. Athletic Taper gives the thigh and seat room and only narrows below the knee.
How much do athletic taper jeans cost?
From $119, $10 more than our other men's fits. The price is the same for every waist from 24" to 70" and every inseam up to 40".
Can I have more or less taper?
Give us the leg opening of a pair you like as your optional measurement, or describe it in the notes for your tailor, for example "a little narrower at the ankle". We confirm before cutting.
My jeans fit my thighs but gap at the waist. Is this my cut?
Often, yes, because we cut the waist and thigh separately. The full diagnosis, including when Relaxed is the better answer, is on jeans for big thighs.
The Jeanszilla Fit Guarantee
Your first pair in every fit is covered. Tell us within 30 days of delivery and we remake it with corrected measurements, free, or refund up to $25 for a local alteration. How the Fit Guarantee works
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