9 Brands Making High Rise Jeans for Men
High rise jeans for men sit higher on the waist than standard mid-rise jeans. High rise and high waisted are interchangeable terms. Most brands don’t publish rise measurements.
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Todd Shelton, a jean manufacturer in East Rutherford, NJ, maintains this article. To suggest a brand be added to this list, email us.
Original 13 – High Rise
13 oz Japanese selvedge denim. All cotton, no stretch. Made in the New Jersey factory since 2012.
What is rise?
A high rise jean sits higher on the waist than a standard mid-rise jean. Rise is the measurement from the top of the waistband down to the crotch seam. A jean has a front and a back rise.
Size charts most commonly list the front rise. Front rise indicates whether a jean is low-rise, mid-rise, or high-rise.
How rise affects fit
Rise affects two things: how high you can wear jeans on your waist and/or how much room you’ll have in the crotch area.
The back rise measurement determines how the jean covers the seat. A higher back rise may reduce the waistband from pulling down when sitting.
Two signs you need more rise: you cannot pull the jeans up high enough on your waist, or the crotch is tight when you do. Too much rise and the jean will sag under the crotch.
100% cotton denim without stretch provides a stable rise measurement.
The back rise seam undergoes more stress than any other seam on a jean. During wear, the back rise will stretch one inch or more, even on all-cotton jeans. This stretch is temporary and the rise reverts back to its original measurements during the washing and drying process.
9 brands making high rise and high waisted jeans for men
We searched over 30 brands, from Levi’s and Wrangler to premium niche brands. Most don’t display rise measurements on their size charts. 9 brands list rise measurements greater than 11 1/2″ or over for a 34 waist, classic fit jean. For this article, over 11 1/2″ is the threshold for high waisted jeans.
If you know of a brand offering high rise jeans for men, or if you find an error on this page, email us.
| Brand | Max Front Rise | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Shelton | 12 1/2″ | $300 |
| 3sixteen | 12 1/2″ | $275 |
| Drake’s | 12 1/2″ | $450 |
| Freenote | 12 1/2″ | $295 |
| Todd Snyder | 12 1/4″ | $238 |
| Self Edge | 12 1/2″ | $300 |
| Levi’s | 12 1/4″ | $89 |
| Everlane | 11 3/4″ | $138 |
| Buck Mason | 12 1/2″ | $278 |
High rise available on all jeans. Made in New Jersey factory since 2012.
Self Edge is a multi-brand retailer selling Japanese brands which feature high waisted jean fits.
If you like a brand’s jeans but can’t find the rise measurement, contact their customer service. Request the rise measurement for your waist size and fit.
How to determine your target rise measurement
Measure the rise on jeans you already own. Try on a few pairs to find which fits best through the rise, then measure it. Use that number as your starting point and estimate how much more rise you need.
For example, if your best fitting jean has an 11″ rise but it’s slightly tight in the crotch, you may need an 11 1/2″ rise. If it’s way too tight, you may need a 12″ rise or higher.
Lightweight 11 – High Rise
11 oz Japanese selvedge denim. All cotton, no stretch. Made in the New Jersey factory since 2012.
Searching size charts for high rise jeans for men
Most jean brands post rise measurements in their size charts online.
Rise measurements vary by fit and waist size. Relaxed fits generally have higher rise than slim fits. Rise typically increases as waist size increases.
Todd Shelton scales rise by 1/8″ per size. A size 32 Basic fit has a 10 3/8″ front rise. Size 33 Basic has a 10 1/2″ front rise.
Some brands post rise measurements for only one size. If you need measurements for your size, contact the brand directly.
