8 Best Relaxed Fit Jeans for Men of 2026

Carhartt's Relaxed Straight Rugged Flex Jean is the most complete answer for men who want room without a baggy look. Carhartt says the relaxed fit gives extra room through the seat and thigh, with a mid rise that sits just below the waist and a straight leg opening that fits over most work boots. The Superior and Coldwater washes use 12-ounce denim of 85% cotton, 14% polyester and 1% spandex, and the Wild Rye color uses a 12.5-ounce blend. Rugged Flex stretch is meant to move with you, and the belt loops are sewn on the seam for strength. The size range is the reason it ranks first: waists from 28 to 54 and lengths from 28 to 36, all on one product page. Carhartt lists $59.99 to $64.99 and offers free U.S. ground shipping with 180 days to return. Men who want 100% cotton should look at Dickies or L.L.Bean instead.

Dickies' Relaxed Fit Carpenter Jeans are the budget pick for men who want room to move and plain cotton denim. Dickies describes the fit as having room in the seat and thighs, with a straight leg designed to fit over boots and a rise that sits slightly below the waist. The fabric is 11.75 oz fine weave denim in 100% cotton, and the carpenter details include deep back pockets and a side stash pocket for nails and small gadgets. Seven keystone belt loops and triple-stitched seams add strength, and the zipper is brass. Waist sizes run from 30 to 50 with inseams of 30, 32, 34 and 36. The price is $34.99, and dickies.com ships free on U.S. orders of $99 or more. On the product page, 1,514 reviews average 4.0 out of 5. Dickies also sells a Relaxed Fit Heavyweight Carpenter Jean in 13.5 to 14 oz denim for the same $34.99, but only up to a 44 waist.

Old Navy's Loose Built-In Flex Jeans answer the loose fit question for men who want a lot of room and a low price. Old Navy describes the fit as sitting low on the waist with a loose thigh and leg, and its men's jeans page defines loose as ultra relaxed through the thigh and leg. The fabric is 99% cotton and 1% spandex. Sizes run from 26W to 54W, with lengths from 28L to 34L and a separate Tall fit, so very tall and very broad men can both find a size. Details are standard: button front, zip fly, front scoop pockets and back patch pockets. The list price is $49.99, and when we checked on November 13, 2026, the jean was on sale for $24.99. The product page shows 14,539 ratings. The low rise is the main trade-off: men who want a jean that sits at the waist should pick Carhartt or L.L.Bean.

Ariat's Rebar M4 Relaxed DuraStretch Straight Leg Jean is the work-and-western pick for men who want room everywhere. Ariat says the M4 fit is relaxed through the waist, hip and thigh, which is more room at the waist than most relaxed jeans describe, with a mid rise and a classic 17 inch straight leg opening that fits boots and casual shoes. The fabric is 13 oz DuraStretch denim, a blend of 67% cotton, 32% polyester and 1% spandex. Work details are specific: reinforced belt loops, a no-rub inseam that lays flat to reduce chafing, extra-deep front pockets and a knife pocket. The price is $62.95. Shipping is free for members of the free Ariat Insider program and $6 otherwise, and Ariat offers free 90 day returns and free exchanges. Ariat also sells M2 Traditional Relaxed jeans with a tapered boot cut for men who want that look.

American Eagle's AE Relaxed Straight Jean is the stretch pick for men who want room in the thigh without a wide, baggy leg. AE lists the fit as relaxed through the thigh and straight through the leg, with an 11 3/8 inch rise and a 17 inch leg opening based on a 32 x 32. The denim is AE's Airflex+ stretch, which the page describes as high stretch that holds its shape and is breathable. Sizes run from 26 x 28 up to 44 x 32, so slim men with short legs are covered, but the range stops well short of Carhartt or Old Navy. The jean is an online exclusive at ae.com. The list price is $49.95, and on November 13, 2026 it was on sale for $29.97. AE also sells a Loose Fit Jean and a Loose Jean for men who want more room through the leg.

L.L.Bean's Men's Double L Jeans, Relaxed Fit are the traditional choice for men who want a jean that sits at the natural waist. L.L.Bean describes the relaxed fit as sitting at the waist, relaxed through the hip and thigh, with a straight leg. The company calls Double L its most durable, heaviest-weight jean and its best value, made from heavyweight 100% cotton denim woven to resist abrasion, shrinking and fading, double-needle stitched and garment washed for softness. Bar-tacking and rivets reinforce stress points, and the belt loops take belts up to 1¾ inches wide. The product page lists waists up to 46 and inseams from 28 to 34, and 1,933 reviews average 4.5 out of 5. Our location saw only Polish zloty prices, so the USD price is pending and its value score is conservative. One recent review says the denim feels lighter than older pairs, so check the fabric on arrival.

Everlane's Relaxed Rigid Denim is the premium pick for men who want a relaxed cut in rigid cotton. Everlane calls it rigid denim, loosened up: a mid-rise jean with a relaxed fit through the hip and thigh and a full-length straight leg, cut from rigid organic cotton denim with slub texture for a vintage look. It comes in rinsed black, dark-medium washes and garment dyed colors. Everlane's size chart runs from a 27 to a 42 waist, narrower than Carhartt or Dickies. The product page showed $148 in our browser, but the price loads only with JavaScript, so our checker could not confirm it and the price is marked pending. Everlane ships free on U.S. orders over $75 and takes returns within 30 days of ship date. Men who want selvedge can look at the Relaxed Italian Selvedge Jean, which Everlane cuts in a relaxed straight fit looser through the leg.

Lucky Brand's 181 Relaxed is the style pick for men who want a roomy jean that still looks like a fashion jean. Lucky describes it as a roomy straight leg jean cut loose for everyday comfort, a laid-back mid rise fit with room to move. It is the only jean here with an 18 3/4 inch leg opening, wider than the 17 inches Ariat and AE publish, and the rise is 11 1/2 inches. The denim is 99% cotton and 1% elastane, which Lucky calls comfort stretch with just the right amount of give, and it has a button-and-zip fly with 5-pocket styling. Lucky lists a $99.00 comp. value and showed a $74.25 price on November 13, 2026. Free ground shipping applies to U.S. orders over $85. The size range was not in the product text we could read, so check the size chart before ordering.