Jeans for Tall Men: 7 Brands with 36 to 38 Inseams
Most brands don’t make jeans for tall men. A 36 inch inseam or longer is hard to find. Men over 6’2″ typically need a 34 inch inseam or longer. Men over 6’4″ typically need a 35 or 36 inch inseam.
About this article
This article intends to match consumers with brands that make jeans for tall men, specifically offering jeans in lengths 36 inches and above. This article is managed by Todd Shelton, a jean manufacturer in New Jersey, specializing in fit solutions for men of all heights — including shirts and t-shirts for tall men.
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Why some brands can offer jeans for tall men
Few brands make jeans for tall men. Only a small percentage of customers need jean lengths above 34 inches, and it doesn’t make financial sense for most brands to carry the inventory costs on slow-moving lengths like 36 or 38 inches. Brands would rather invest in lengths they know will sell.
Three types of brands are positioned to offer jeans for tall men. First, tall men niche brands built specifically for this customer. Second, made-to-order brands that cut each pair individually and don’t carry inventory. Third, brands large enough that even a small percentage of customers needing long inseams represents a serviceable number.
7 brands making jeans for tall men
We searched dozens of jean brands, from household names to small jean makers, for inseam lengths of 36 inches and above. These 7 brands are the only ones we found that consistently offered lengths of 36 inches and above across their collection — ranked by the range of inseam lengths offered, longest range first. If we missed a brand, email us at [email protected]. To see a list of brands offering 36 inch lengths, see the bottom of this list.
1. Todd Shelton
All-cotton jeans with inseams up to 38 inches in one-inch increments – $300
At Todd Shelton, we make jeans for men of all heights in our East Rutherford, NJ factory. Each pair is cut individually from scratch to the customer’s fit requirements. We do not hem — each inseam is individually graded to protect the original taper and hem.
For tall men, inseam lengths from 35 to 38 inches are available in standard ordering. Men over 6’4″ typically wear a 35 or 36 inch inseam. Inseams longer than 38 inches are available upon request. For new customers, we recommend starting with a Standard order or Fit Check — two pairs shipped for the price of one — to confirm waist size, thigh fit, and rise before committing to a longer length.
Jeans for tall men
2. Proper Cloth
All jean lengths up to 44″ – Under $200
Proper Cloth is a New York City-based e-commerce custom clothier with a mission to “inspire and enable you to look your best and fulfill your potential by making high quality, better-fitting clothing.”
Proper Cloth offers jean waist sizes from 26-54, jean lengths from 26-44, and multiple fit options. In a range of denim and washes, Proper Cloth is a considerable destination for jeans for tall men.
Shop Proper Cloth
3. American Tall
All jean lengths up to 40″ – Under $100
American Tall designs clothes exclusively for tall people. They don’t simply extend the length of garments; they engineer the garment proportionally, ensuring comfort and fit for taller bodies at every key point of measure.
American Tall offers an extensive collection of jeans in multiple colors and washes. They offer jean waist sizes from 28-42 and inseam lengths: 36, 38, and 40.
Shop American Tall
4. 2Tall
All jean lengths up to 40″ – Under $100
2Tall is a UK-based e-commerce brand specializing in clothing for tall, slim men. Their tagline is: “We make clothes for tall slim guys. Men who are tall, not big and tall. Tall guys just like us.” Founded and operated by tall men, 2Tall understands the challenges tall men face.
2Tall offers an extensive collection of blue and black jeans in several different fits. They offer waist sizes from 28 to 42 and jean lengths in 36, 38, and 40.
Shop 2Tall
5. Wrangler
Some jean lengths up to 44″ – Under $100
Wrangler is an international clothing brand that started in authentic western jeans in 1947. Wrangler’s serves a large customer base, including Big & Tall customers. Wrangler offers jeans for tall men with some jeans available in 36, up to 44 inseam lengths. When shopping the Wrangler site, use the filters to sort by jean length.
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6. Cinch
Some jean lengths up to 40″ – Under $100
Cinch is a western jeans brand based in Denver, CO. Cinch offers waist sizes from 26 to 44 and lengths in 36, 38, and 40. Not all Cinch jeans are available in tall lengths; use the filter feature to see jeans for tall men.
Shop Cinch
7. Levi’s
Some jean lengths up to 40″ – Under $100
Levi’s is the largest jean manufacturer worldwide with a massive international customer base. If any brand can offer jeans for tall men, it should be Levi’s. Unfortunately, Levi’s selection of jeans over 36″ in length is limited. Use their filter feature to find jeans with lengths 38″ or 40″.
Shop Levi’s
Why shrinkage matters more for tall men
All-cotton denim shrinks up to half an inch after the first wash. For most men that’s a minor inconvenience. For a tall man wearing a 36 inch inseam from a brand that offers nothing longer, half an inch is the difference between a jean that fits and one that doesn’t. A 36 inch inseam that shrinks to 35.5 inches is no longer a 36 inch inseam.
Todd Shelton washes each jean before shipping to remove shrinkage. A 36 inch inseam ships between 35¾ and 36¼ inches and holds that length after laundering. For tall men ordering 37 or 38 inch inseams, the same process applies.
Long enough to cuff
Most brands stop at 36 inches. For a tall man, a 36 inch inseam worn uncuffed leaves nothing to work with. Cuffing requires length to spare — if 36 inches is the longest available, the jean is already at the limit of what fits without a cuff. Cuffing stops being a style choice and becomes a necessity.
Todd Shelton makes jeans for tall men in inseams up to 38 inches. A tall man who wears a 36 inch inseam uncuffed has two inches of margin to cuff. A tall man who wears a 37 or 38 inch inseam uncuffed has even more. Inseams longer than 38 inches are available upon request.
Brands that offer 36” lengths jeans for tall men
During our research, we were surprised to find that most brands’ longest inseam was 34″ — some even stopped at 32″. However, the brands below offer 36″ lengths. As a result, although selection may be limited, these brands are worth checking if 36 inches is the length you need.
Land’s End – 36″ listed but rarely available – jeans under $100
Old Navy – 36″ (look for Tall tab) – jeans under $100
Carhartt – 36″ listed but rarely available – jeans under $100
Hollister – 36″ (filter for Length) – jeans under $100
Bonobos – 36″ listed but rarely available – jeans under $200
J. Crew – 36″ listed for some waist sizes – jeans over $100
Nudie Jeans – 36″ available for most styles – jeans over $200
34 Heritage – 36″ available for all styles – jeans under $200
If you know a brand that offers jeans for tall men, with lengths 36″ or longer”. Or if you find an error on this list, please email us.
If you have specific fit needs or challenges, please feel free to contact us.
