Or rather, a pair of the best men's jeans, period. The five-pocket denim pant is an icon worn through the decades by prospectors, cowboys, rocker n' rollers and well-dressed guys everywhere.

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So to help guide you through the denim sea to your perfect pair, we compiled a thoroughly vetted list of the best jeans for men, and we dare anyone who’s worn a pair of blues to challenge it.