Over the last few months, I have started building something of a collection of JNCO jeans.
My fascination with these jeans goes back a long way. As someone who’s been around a while and has always liked baggy jeans, JNCOs are the unrivalled champion. Sadly, they weren’t imported to Sweden, where I grew up, but I browsed their site a lot, dreaming of what could have been.
Then, I completely forgot about JNCO until this year, when I saw a guy wearing some baggy jeans I really liked. They looked so much better than most modern baggy jeans. I looked closer - and realised they were JNCOs! 🤩
Later that evening, I found myself browsing their website, excited that the brand has made a comeback and is staying true to the originals.
A couple of weeks after seeing that guy in his JNCOs, I finally hit the “proceed to checkout” button and ordered my first pair, the same Twin Canon as that guy wore.
The idea was to just get the one pair. I even wrote in a blog post when I bought them that the 34” Rhinos or 50” Convicts were an itch probably best left unscratched.
But then I noticed how great I felt wearing them, and I started wondering what the bigger models would feel like. Maybe just another pair? And another?
One of the many great things about living in London is that you can wear whatever you want without anyone really noticing, so if I want to wear JNCOs, I can.
And thus, my collection had started.
My JNCOs so far
All in all, I have 4 pairs of JNCOs so far, spanning from 26” all the way to 50”. Since I’m not a hardcore collector and I care more about wearing them than them being unique, they’re all brand new from JNCO’s webshop.
JNCO 101 Twin Cannon in dark stone (26” leg opening)
My first pair, the one that started it all. With 26” leg openings, they are only slightly bigger than normal baggy jeans and easy to wear.
Read more about my Twin Cannons
JNCO Rhino in dark stone (34” leg opening)
Loving the Twin Cannons, I wanted to go bigger, so I went for the Rhinos with 34” leg openings. Love the size and design of these!
JNCO Convict in dark stone (50” leg opening)
These collector’s editions are the ultimate JNCOs, if you ask me. The 50” leg openings are absolutely bonkers! They feel amazing to wear, albeit slightly cumbersome.
JNCO Jester in vintage black (26” leg opening)
These are quickly becoming my go-tos for everyday wear. 26” leg openings make them the same fit as the Twin Cannon, but they’re a nice break from my normal blue, and I like the details better.
What’s next on my list?
I think I will buy the Mammoths next. I love the huge pockets, and at 40”, they fit nicely between the 34” Rhinos and the 50” Convicts I already have. With three blue pairs already, I’m leaning toward the jet-black colourway.
My JNCO buying advice
If you’re thinking about buying your first pair of JNCOs, I’d say go for it! You won’t regret it.
Here’s my advice, based on my experiences so far.
Which model to start with?
As tempting as it is to buy the widest JNCOs possible, the 50” Convicts may not be the best place to start if you’re new to JNCO and want jeans you will actually wear.
Instead, Twin Cannon is probably the most mainstream option, and a good place to start. They are wide enough to be wider than what most people mean by “baggy jeans”, but they are still easy to wear and not as crazy as some other models.
However, if I started from scratch now, I would probably pick the Jesters. They are the same fit as the Twin Cannon, but with nicer details.
Here’s a size comparison of the Convicts and Jesters:
What’s the waist size like?
Don’t let the wide legs fool you. JNCO’s waist sizes are just like any other jeans. I’m normally a 32”, and it’s the same for JNCO. That means the wider models have leg openings wider than the waist.
What’s the length like?
I recommend sticking with your normal jeans length, not longer. I normally wear a 30” inseam for jeans, and that’s the length I wear for JNCO too. Even so, particularly for the wider models, the JNCOs drag on the ground a bit, and I step on the hems.
What’s the quality like?
Sadly, I never wore JNCOs in the 90s, so I can’t compare, but I’d say the modern ones are very good quality. I love how heavy the material is, and they are definitely well-made.
