When I look to amp up my wardrobe with classic men’s style essentials, I tend to look for brands to go a touch above and beyond. And for the best men’s jeans, there are plentiful options in that regard, but few that do it quite like American Giant.

Take the American Giant Dakota Jeans — yes, on the surface, they’re just as classic a pair of blue jeans as you can get. But take a closer look, as we’ll do today, and you’ll see they’re even better than expected.

And that, my friends, is what separates the best jeans for men from the pack. If you’ve read the blog, you know that American Giant specializes in everything from USA-made flannel shirts to the best USA-made T-shirts, and of course, you can add denim to that list in quick succession.

The American Giant Dakota Jeans hit all the right notes: They’re available in both Slim and Straight fits, plus a darker Maritime Wash and a pleasingly faded Salt Water Wash (ideal for spring and summer, naturally).

And unlike plenty of other pairs of jeans on the market, the American Giant Dakota Jeans are made in El Paso, Texas, the old-school way. The USA-made brand uses a custom denim wash and a cotton-spandex-polyester blend for added durability.

And it only gets better from there with the American Giant Dakota Jeans — contrast stitching and a custom leather patch drive home the carefully crafted nature of what could just become your new favorite pair of blue jeans.

Better still is the fact that your new pair of American Giant Dakota Jeans pair up seamlessly with American Giant tees, flannel shirts and naturally, the brand’s Classic Full-Zip Hoodie. What could be better than that? Amp up your wardrobe with USA-made quality ASAP.