Perhaps you, like me, are a big fan of the best jeans for men, an everyman, everyday staple with classic roots that lend an air of rugged, hard-working appeal to plenty of outfits. Be it in summer-friendly light wash designs or timeless dark blue cotton denim fabrication, the best men’s jeans (like the Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans as shown above) are as reliable as it gets, at least in my experience.

But what’s a guy to do when the thermostat climbs to unbearable levels, and when it simply feels too hot for a pair of denim? The answer is to go back to the drawing board, because yes indeed, wearing denim in the summer can certainly be done.

Sure, lightweight trousers in various linen and cotton designs abound, as do stretch chinos — but when the occasion calls for something casual, but not as easygoing as a shorts-centric BBQ, again, well… what’s a guy to do?

While there are certainly times it’s not practical to keep rocking denim, a fresh set of the best lightweight jeans — like the Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans, in fact — can come in mighty handy, delivering the everyday style you crave while keeping you cooler in the heat than thick selvedge or traditional dark blue jeans might.

Again, practicality is often the name of the game, but if you’re on the hunt for a stylish pair of jeans you can wear in the summer, then the men’s pants masters at Bonobos seem to have the game figured out.

Denim lovers, myself included, rejoice: The Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans are here to stay, and they’re available in a wide range of sizes and in fits ranging from Tailored to Athletic. These handsome jeans are especially appealing in their Sky Blue Light Wash, a fine example of how lighter color and lighter weight — with plenty of casually cool style points — can go hand in hand.

Better still is the fact that your new favorite light wash jeans feature a blend of 90 percent organic cotton — here’s to sustainability — and plenty of comfortable stretch in the form of 10 percent Elastomultiester. That gives the Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans both structure and shape, all the better for wearing them the rest of summer with everything from a stylish camp collar shirt to a classic pocket tee (both of which you can also find online at Bonobos, of course).

Paired up with refined leather loafers and trusty canvas sneakers, the Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans are a perfect summer solution for the guy who loves his denim (guilty as charged). Cheers to making the most of the season, my friends.