Is it bold to step right up and declare a pair of men’s jeans the very best jeans for summer? It sure is, but that’s why we’re here today and taking a deep dive into Nudie men’s jeans, which blend style, sustainability and classic looks in one surprisingly modern package. And before you go off the reservation and dismiss light wash jeans for summer — shorts are the way to go most days, are they not?? — well, just know that the best jeans for men can actually work with you for summer style points aplenty, instead of against you.

 Nudie jeans for men are surprisingly lightweight yet durable, and they’ve got the versatility you need no matter where you go (more on that in a moment). Better still, the Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Denim are a  perfectly cut pair of slim men’s jeans that manage to stray away from being rock star skinny. All of this comes together in a premium package that helps these stand alone as some of the best men’s jeans on the market. Don’t believe me just yet? Keep on scrolling and step into the light.

SHOP: The Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Denim 

Aside from plenty of sleek. casual summer style, Nudie men’s jeans are also made from organic cotton that’s Fair Trade certified. The brand looks to cut down water usage and harmful chemicals, and they work with factories that pay workers a fair wage. All of this is much more important than you think when it comes to producing the best denim for men, and that, of course, results in a slightly higher price tag. The Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Denim, for instance, will run you $185, but that makes them a pair of men’s jeans worth investing in.

The 13oz. stretch comfort denim makes these stylish light wash jeans mobile and versatile, as easy to wear with a navy merino polo and white leather sneakers as they are with your favorite summer boots, a chambray shirt and a rugged chore coat when temperatures cool off. The slim and tapered cut (note that Nudie Jeans also offers Straight Leg and Loose Fit styles) is clean and polished, and if you pair ’em the right way (say, with your favorite Oxford shirt), these are even jeans you could wear to a casual office.

The contrasting orange thread used throughout this pair of Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Denim is a nice styling touch, as is the copper trim detailing (as shown above). At the end of the day (or rather, the start of your day), you want a pair of men’s light wash jeans you can throw on and wear in comfort for hours on end. The Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Denim are precisely that pair, so shop accordingly.

SHOP: The Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Denim