If you ask me, reliability is about as crucial as anything in curating the perfect menswear wardrobe. Sure, it’s tough to get things right 100 percent of the time, but if you’ve found style staples you can count on in the clutch, that’s half the battle.

Take the always-indispensable blue jean — the five-pocket cotton denim jean is a cornerstone of outfits both rugged and casual, office-friendly and more laidback. And luckily for us all, Huckberry and Flint and Tinder have cornered the market on the best casual everyday jeans.

Yes, that’s a lofty bar to clear, but in my experience, the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans live up to their name — and then some. I’ve had the chance to test out some pairs of Huckberry men’s denim courtesy of the brand lately, and believe me when I say that tried-and-true denimheads need not fear.

To be sure, the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans aren’t made of overly thick, sturdy selvedge denim, the kind preferred by denim obsessives, but they’ve got a true everyday appeal that delivers comfort and classic style in spades.

The Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans do it all minus the break-in time of timeless selvedge jeans — I love the process as much as the next guy, but when you need crisply designed, versatile jeans made to be worn right out of the box, this pair will serve you more than well.

The Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans nail that essential five-pocket design, with fits ranging from Slim to Relaxed in a variety of sizes. The Straight-fit version stands up well to daily wear: They’re still tailored without being overly tight, and I’ve found the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans wear stylishly alongside everything from a pair of the best high-top sneakers to my trusty Red Wing Iron Ranger boots for classically rugged style.

What really sets the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans apart is of course the fabric itself: They come in a range of lightly hand-washed, faded styles for a look that’s lived-in right out of the box. A five percent blend of polyester and spandex boasts more stretch than other pairs of men’s jeans, which isn’t a bad thing (in my humble opinion).

They also come in dark colorways like a vintage overdyed pair, but I’ve found the 1-Year (Medium) Wash to serve my style needs quite well.

And all you denim skeptics out there would do well to give the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans a fair shot: They compare more than favorably to other Flint and Tinder denim options, like the Flint and Tinder Everyday Stretch Jeans.

Those jeans boast a more burly, heavier 13.5.oz. denim weight, a nice touch if you prefer your denim with a bit more substance. And yet, that pair also features a hefty amount of stretch and some richly faded, hand-washed color options.

Note that the Flint and Tinder Everyday Stretch Jeans only come in Slim and Straight fits, but like its counterpart, they’re finished off with custom F&T hardware and a durable design. If I had to make it ultra-simple (always the goal here at The Style Guide), I’d say either pair of men’s jeans are reliable, dependable, rugged and classic.

Those traits are exactly what you want in men’s denim you can wear day in and day out. Give ’em a shot at Huckberry (and style them with the brand’s famed waxed trucker jacket), and thank me later, ehh?