A Sneakerhead's Guide to Wearing Denim

There's nothing that puts a kabash to stunting a pair of sneakers like bad jeans. Here's to making sure it never happens.

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As sneakerheads, we often lose track of everything in our lives that’s not sneaker related. For some of us, this includes the clothes we wear. We’re so fixated on what’s on our feet, that we don’t realize our clothes fit poorly. This has lead to the epidemic of #ntdenim, or when a pair of top-notch sneaker is blanketed by awful-fitting jeans. 

The cure for #ntdenim, though, isn’t just buying a pair of extra skinny jeans. It’s about finding out which denim choice is best for you. To solve the quandary of bad jeans with good sneakers, we’ve put together advice that every sneakerhead should take into consideration before they purchase their next jeans. Here's How to Not Ruin Your Sneaker Game With Terrible Jeans.

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First things first, learn your correct size.

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If your jeans don't fit, there's always a tailor.

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At all costs, say no to bootcut jeans.

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Remember, there's always jogger pants.

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Know which cut of jeans works with which sneaker.

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The most difficult issue when trying to avoid #ntdenim is learning which pants goes with which sneaker. A straight-leg jean might be OK with a pair of Air Jordan XIIIs or Foamposites, but it might cover a Jordan Future or Nike Flyknit Racer. Slimmer cut jeans are better worn with sneakers that hug close to the ankle or have a very thin tongue. In reverse, sneakers with thick ankle padding or fat tongues can be worn with almost any jean that doesn’t have an exaggerated cut or actually fits. 

There's always the option of pinrolling.

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Don't get caught wearing your jeans from 10 years ago.

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Cuff your jeans like you cuff your chick.

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Slim doesn't mean that a jean is skinny.

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Premium jeans can still be #ntdenim.

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