Find the Best Jeans

Updated: July 14, 2006

From skinnies so tight you can see how much change is in your pocket to everyday basics that will leave you with some cash to keep in your pockets, check this list for the best spots to cop denim in the city.

On this page:For Chicks, For Dudes, For Both.

For Chicks

  1. 1 2 Star Rating: Below Average Bloomingdale's
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    865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

    Even indie-minded, anti-chain store girls come here for the great sales rack deals.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Blues Jean Bar
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    1827 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    A one-stop shop for of-the-moment brands and honest associates who will tell you which styles make your butt look big.

  3. 3 Thread Lounge
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    597 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    This Hayes Valley sample sale shop rewards patient shoppers with rare gems from top designers--but it may take a few visits to find your nugget.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended A B Fits
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    1519 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

    This import specialist will have the all the latest denim from Europe.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Azalea Boutique
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    411 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    A pretty incredible selection of designer and organic denim, with OCD wetdream-like organization.

For Dudes

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rolo SoMa
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    1235 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

    Frequent sales on hipper styles of men's denim make this spot perfect for fashion and money conscious males.

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jack's
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    2260 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    One of the best selections of men's denim in the city, plus a good selection of preppy-hip gear to match.

  3. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Original Levi's Store
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    300 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

    The original is still one of the best, but skip the trendy, overpriced, $200 pairs for the timeless, basic, durable classics: $60.

  4. 9 Self Edge
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    714 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

  5. 10 3 Star Rating: Average Marshalls
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    901 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

    Not every pair of jeans needs to be premium. It may take a little digging but finding a sturdy, good-looking pair of brand-name jeans for $15 makes it worth it.

For Both

  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Villains Vault
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    1653 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

    This high-end division of the Villains trilogy stocks the edgiest cuts and brands.

  2. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Montgomery Management Co
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    2123 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)

    Thrift store for a whole new generation buys and sells used designer clothes and trendy accessories every day--get a perfectly worn in pair of jeans for cheap.

  3. 13 American Rag Clothing
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    1305 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

  4. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Jeremy's Retail Inc
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    2 S Park St Ste 1, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    Find steep discounts on super high end designer men's and women's denim at this shopper's secret in SoMa's South Park micro-hood.