If you're tired of mass-market jeans, check out these denim brands that make jeans that get better with wear, not worse.
Sure, Levi's might be the original, but let's face it – outside of the red tab and pocket arcs, the Levi's jeans of 2025 don't look much like the originals anymore. That's not to say they are necessarily bad jeans, but if you're tired of the same old styles and are looking for an upgrade, then you're in the right place. Today, we're talking about five of the absolute best 'Made in USA' denim brands that all specialize in old-school selvedge denim jeans. In this video, I cover the brand story for each, which jeans you should grab, and give alternatives to popular Levi's fits like the Levi's 501, Levi's 513, and Levi's 510.