Duluth
Trading Company is a clothing company in the United States that produces clothing
for outdoor activities. Their line of jeans, the Ballroom Jeans, provide a “Crouch
Gusset,” an extra panel of fabric where the two legs meet, which provides extra
comfort and flexibility. This is a very practical and comfortable innovation,
and any man who has trouble finding comfortable jeans should consider the
Ballroom Jeans.
The
Ballroom Jeans are designed as workwear, and the construction follows from that
goal. The pair I purchased is 100% cotton, unlike many more fashionable pairs
of jeans, which incorporate synthetic materials. The first thing I noticed when
my pair arrived is that they’re thick: Even when folded on the shelf, they are
noticeably thicker than my other pairs of jeans. This thickness gives it a more
weight and a bulkier appearance. Thick also means hot, so Ballroom Jeans are
not something to wear during the cooler days of late summer. The pockets are
deep and secure, but much less flexible than those found on a normal pair of
jeans. While sitting down, I often felt like my keys were being pressed into my
thighs, so I’d have to rearrange the contents of my pocket to remain
comfortable.
The reason
I’m discussing these jeans, of course, is the comfort, and the Ballroom Jeans
excel in this consideration. They give much more comfort and room in the crotch
than any other pair of jeans I’ve worn. The difference is especially marked
while sitting down: In normal jeans, I’d have to frequently pull my jeans
towards my knees in order to stop the inseam from sliding up uncomfortably. Not
so with the Ballroom Jeans. Relative to the size, the waist is rather tight,
while the legs are loose, so it stays in place well while offering lots of
flexibility. My biggest complaint with this item is that the cut is very
unflattering, but from the perspective of comfort and quality, these jeans are solid.
