3sixteen vs Re/Done: which jean wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the 3sixteen CT-100x Classic Tapered (men's) at $245, the Re/Done 90s High Rise Loose at $245. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| 3sixteen | Re/Done | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $245 | $245 |
| Material | 14.5oz indigo selvedge from Kuroki Mills, Japan; one-wash (lightly pre-shrunk), sanforized. | Often 100 percent cotton rigid denim with authentic vintage-style washes; some stretch options exist but the brand leans rigid. |
| Fit | Tapered: regular through the seat, slim through the calf, narrowing at the ankle. True to size after the first wash thanks to the one-wash treatment. | The 90s High Rise is a roomy, vintage-inspired loose cut sitting high on the waist. Reviewers advise checking the size chart, as the rigid fabric offers little give. |
| Quality | Premium construction — reinforced stress points, sturdy hardware, heavy cloth that's a step up from peer brands at the price. | Owners report sturdy rigid construction and convincing vintage finishing; the rigid denim breaks in over time rather than stretching immediately. |
| Best for | A tapered raw-denim silhouette with real structure, and anyone wanting heavier cloth than the standard 13.5oz raw. | Shoppers wanting an authentic vintage-inspired high-rise jean in rigid denim. |
| Care | Cold wash inside-out and infrequently; air dry. The one-wash treatment means a faster, more forgiving break-in than fully raw denim. | Wash cold inside out and infrequently to preserve the wash; hang dry to maintain the rigid fabric. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are priced identically, so it comes down to what you want out of a jean. Lean 3sixteen for a tapered raw-denim silhouette with real structure, and anyone wanting heavier cloth than the standard 13.5oz raw; pick Re/Done for shoppers wanting an authentic vintage-inspired high-rise jean in rigid denim.
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