Only & Sons
Weft Blue Jean Straight Fit
CA$89.00CAD
In Stock
These are Only & Sons at Le 31 straight-fit jeans made from stretch cotton denim, featuring a classic 5-pocket design with a button fly and belt loops. The weft blue wash has a medium blue tone with subtle fading, and the straight leg silhouette provides a consistent width from thigh to hem. Designed for everyday casual wear, these jeans are suitable for men seeking a comfortable, straight-leg denim option.
- Color
- Weft Blue
- Material
- Stretch cotton denim
- Style
- straight-leg
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Baby Blue
Size
3032343638
Specifications
Stretch cotton denim jeans with straight fit and five-pocket design.
Stretch denim, straight fit, 5-pocket design
- Color
- Weft Blue · blue
- Material
- Stretch cotton denim
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- straight-leg
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- straight fit
- 5-pocket design
- stretch cotton denim
Product Insights
The Only & Sons Weft Blue Jean straight fit offers a mid-waist, straight leg silhouette between regular and slim, with 2% elastane providing a half-size of stretch and a less restrictive fit than the 511 and 501. True to size with 30/32/34 inseams, it sits at the natural waist, and buyers report the knees and waist relax over wear but never sag, with cold washing restoring the original fit. A verified buyer rated it 5/5 expecting years of wear, though hopes for durability after a month. Priced at $89 CAD—50% more than the European €39.99 and nearly triple the UK's £21, and $23 more than the competitor Bench Stuart with the same fabric composition. The brand markets it as premium, but the 98% cotton/2% elastane is standard; the Weft Blue wash is a plain medium indigo without prominent fading or whiskering. Care requires cold wash and air dry to avoid up to 5% shrinkage.
Verified claims
- Fit vs 511
- Higher rise and more thigh room than the 511 for a less restrictive fit.
- Fit vs 501
- The 98% cotton-2% spandex denim gives a half-size of stretch and a silhouette between regular and slim vs rigid 501 denim.
- Recovery
- Knees and waist relax over wear but never sag; cold washing restores original fit.
- Quality impression
- A verified buyer rated it 5/5 and expects years of wear.
- Early durability
- Buyers hope jeans will last multiple years after a month of wear.
- Sizing
- Sits at natural waist with 30/32/34 inseams; 2% elastane gives half-size wiggle room; buyers find it true to size, between regular and slim.
- Pricing
- The $89 CAD price is 50% more than the €39.99 European price and nearly triple the UK's £21 price.
- Competitor
- Bench Stuart straight-leg jeans with the same fabric cost $65.99 on sale, $23 less.
- Brand narrative
- The brand markets the jeans as premium, but the 98% cotton/2% elastane is a standard composition.
- Care
- Jeans may shrink up to 5% after washing and are not pre-shrunk, requiring cold wash and air dry.
- Fit design
- Mid-waist rise and straight leg offer a classic fit that sits between regular and slim, with 2% stretch for sizing flexibility.
- Wash color
- The Weft Blue wash is a medium indigo, not a light baby blue.
- Fading and whiskering
- No prominent fading or whiskering; plain pattern.
- Brand positioning
- Only & Sons markets the Weft Blue as a timeless denim look.
Product record
- Title
- Weft Blue Jean Straight Fit
- Brand
- Only & Sons
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value for money compared to similar stretch jeans
- On the brand's European site, the same 'ONSWEFT' regular-fit jeans are priced at €39.99 (≈$58 CAD), creating a $31 differential with the $89 CAD listing at Simons — a difference that typically reflects import duties, shipping, and regional pricing strategies rather than a difference in product quality.
- A verified La Redoute customer who bought the same-style Weft jean in mid blue rated the quality and style 5/5, finding the jean comfortable, well-cut, and true to size; after a month of wear, they expressed hope it would last several years — an early qualitative signal that the jean's material and construction feel durable enough to justify the outlay.
- UK price comparison sites track the Weft jean as low as £20.81, roughly $35 CAD, revealing a transatlantic price gradient; this confirms that the jean's manufacturing cost allows much lower retail prices in other markets, so the $89 CAD tag is primarily a function of Canadian retail positioning.
- Bench Canada's Stuart Straight Leg jean uses the identical 98% cotton / 2% elastane fabric and a straight-leg silhouette, with a regular price of $95 often discounted to $65.99, offering a comparable stretch denim that is either $6 less at full pop or $23 less on sale — a tangible alternative for buyers who prioritize bottom-line price over the European design provenance of Only & Sons.
- The brand markets the WEFT fit as a 'timeless denim look' with 'maximum comfort without compromising on style,' and the fabric is described as 'high-performance stretch' — this aspirational language and focus on an engineered fit imbue the $89 price with a story-based value that budget alternatives lack, speaking to buyers who value curated design over raw cost.
How the stretch denim feels in daily wear
- Only & Sons designed the Weft straight-leg jeans with stretch denim to deliver 'maximum comfort without compromising on style' — the 2% elastane is integral to the fit, so the straight silhouette moves with you rather than restricting, making these jeans feel broken-in from the first wear while keeping the classic look.
- With 2% elastane, the Weft Blue denim falls under the recommended 2% threshold where stretch adds noticeable flexibility without entering the risk zone of overstretching and bagging — the jeans feel immediately pliable and comfortable, avoiding the stiff, restrictive break-in typical of 100% cotton, but the 98% cotton majority preserves the authentic, structured denim hand that higher-elastane blends lose.
- 98/2 denim stretches out with wear — particularly at the knees and seat — but unlike pure cotton it doesn’t sag permanently; a cold wash tightens the cotton fibers back up, so the jeans feel snug again post-wash, and line drying preserves the elastane’s ability to recover its shape rather than breaking down from dryer heat.
Durability and shape retention after washes
- After a few months of regular wear, the waist on a 2% elastane jean typically relaxes by about 1 inch — half the stretch-out of pure cotton — so it will settle into a slightly more generous fit rather than losing all its grip.
- Even though 2% elastane is relatively shape-stable, standard 98/2 denim is known to eventually bag out at the knees and seat after repeated wear, because the recovery fibers in this blend don't snap back as robustly as premium core-spun performance denim — so some gradual loosening over months should be expected.
- The 98/2 cotton-elastane composition is widely regarded as the ideal blend for men's straight-leg jeans, providing enough give for daily motion while preserving the authentic denim silhouette and resisting the legging-like sag often seen in higher-stretch fabrics.
How the WEFT straight fit compares to other jeans
- With 2% elastane, the WEFT provides roughly a half-size of waist and hip give compared with 100% cotton jeans like the Levi's 501, so between-size buyers can purchase their smaller waist size and count on the fabric to adapt — a key advantage over the rigid cotton 501 that requires exact sizing or a long break-in.
- Where Levi's 501 rigid denim holds a set, straight shape, the WEFT’s 2% elastane creates a softer drape that one verified buyer describes as 'un peu entre un regular et un slim' — ideal for the shopper who wants a straight leg that doesn’t look boxy but still avoids the thigh-hug of a slim cut.
- The Levi's 511 slim straight is cut with a ~14-inch leg opening, a slim thigh, and a mid-low rise, whereas the WEFT uses a mid-waist rise and a straight leg outline that provides more room through the thigh without the aggressive taper — a buyer finding the 511 too restrictive through the seat will feel the WEFT as a forgiving alternative.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of straight-leg blue denim jeans worn by a model, showing waist through hem with visible front pockets, fly seam, subtle fade and vertical side seams.
- SilhouetteStraight-leg pants silhouette with a relaxed but not loose fit from thigh to hem, visible front-facing orientation.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.54 (high) - Waistband and fly areaWaistband visible under the untucked shirt, central fly seam visible with vertical stitching and a defined crotch seam; belt loops visible along the waistband.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.34 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pocket detailFront pocket openings visible at hip with topstitching defining pocket edges and a subtle coin pocket outline at the right front.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.39 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.39 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Denim wash and textureMedium blue denim with an even worn wash, lighter faded areas over the front thighs and subtle vertical grain visible in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Side seams and hemVisible outer side seams running down the leg to a straight hem that rests on top of the shoes, slight stacking at the hem on the inner ankle.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio full-body front photograph of a model wearing the jeans against a plain white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model stylingModel is wearing the jeans with a tucked-under shirt and a brown button-up over a light tee; hands in pockets partially cover the waistband area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white studio background and floor with soft, diffuse lighting that produces minimal shadowing beneath the shoes.
- Shot compositionFull-body centered frontal shot showing the jeans from waist to hem, slight vertical framing with the model near the image center.
Colors
medium blue denim· denim body#647B9B- SilhouetteStraight-leg pants silhouette with a relaxed but not loose fit from thigh to hem, visible front-facing orientation.
- 02
Product
Front view of a pair of mid-blue straight-leg jeans worn by a model, showing waist, front pockets, fly, leg silhouette, and hem down to shoes.
- View and framingFrontal, full-length view of the jeans on a standing model from waist to shoes, centered in the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with belt loops and a single metal button closure above a stitched fly.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pockets and coin pocketStandard curved front pockets with a smaller coin pocket inset on the right front pocket; pocket edges reinforced with visible rivets.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Fly stitchingVertical stitched fly seam running from button to crotch with visible contrast stitching.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Leg shapeStraight leg silhouette with a consistent width from thigh to hem and slight natural creasing at knee and hem.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.26 · w 0.68 · h 0.62 (high) - Hem conditionTurned hem resting on top of shoes with a slight stack fold at the inner ankle.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.84 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high) - Denim texture and fadingMedium-blue denim with horizontal subtle whiskering and lighter faded panels on front thighs and knees.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Hardware detailsSmall circular metal button at waistband and visible small rivets at pocket corners with metallic finish.
2 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.09 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.14 · w 0.02 · h 0.02 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with plain light background, even soft lighting, and visible model hands and shoes used as styling props.
- Background and stagingNeutral light grey to white seamless background with no visible props other than the model.
- Model presenceModel is standing facing forward; lower torso, hips, legs, hands, and shoes are visible while the upper torso is cropped above the waist.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 1.00 (high) - Shoes as propDark leather loafers visible at the bottom of the frame and partly occluding the jean hems.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.88 · w 0.25 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.88 · w 0.25 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows under the shoes and faint shading along the inner leg seams.
Colors
medium blue denim· denim main#647DA2tan stitching· contrast stitchingmetallic silver and copper· button and rivets#7C96BB- View and framingFrontal, full-length view of the jeans on a standing model from waist to shoes, centered in the frame.
- 03
Product
Rear view of mid-blue straight-leg jeans on a model, showing waistband, back pockets with contrast stitching, a tan rectangular leather patch at the right rear waistband, and full-length legs to the hems.
- Rear waist and waistbandVisible rear waistband with belt loops and a center back seam; waistband sits under a tucked light shirt and includes a tan rectangular patch at the right rear.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.08 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Back pocketsTwo rear patch pockets positioned symmetrically on the seat with visible single-row topstitching and a curved decorative stitch in contrasting brown thread on each pocket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Pocket tagSmall vertical fabric tag at the outer edge of the right rear pocket in a yellow/gold color.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.20 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (medium) - Leather patch text“Only & sons”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.11 · w 0.11 · h 0.05 (medium) - Legs and fitStraight-cut full-length legs with subtle vertical fade and whiskering variations in the denim; inner leg seams visible and hems fall over black shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Denim textureMedium-weight denim weave visible with mild worn/faded areas on the seat and thighs producing lighter blue highlights.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.22 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio rear-product shot showing a model standing against a light neutral backdrop with even studio lighting and soft shadow on the floor; cropping shows the model from waist to shoes.
- Shot compositionRear-facing studio shot centered on the jeans; model stands straight with arms relaxed at sides and feet slightly apart.
- Background and surfacePlain off-white/light-gray seamless background and floor with soft shadow beneath the shoes.
- Model visible partsModel's lower back, arms and hands visible; light-colored tucked shirt is visible above the waistband.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - ShoesBlack leather or polished shoes visible at the bottom edge, partially cropped by the image bottom.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - LightingEven soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and subtle specular highlights on the denim and shoes.
Colors
medium blue· denim body#5474A3warm brown· pocket decorative stitchtan· waist patchgolden yellow· pocket fabric tag- Rear waist and waistbandVisible rear waistband with belt loops and a center back seam; waistband sits under a tucked light shirt and includes a tan rectangular patch at the right rear.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- What is the rise measurement for this straight fit jean?
- These jeans have a mid rise (often described as mid-waist or normal rise), but an exact measurement in inches is not published by the brand [1] [2].
- What inseam lengths are available?
- Available inseam lengths are 30, 32, and 34 inches, as seen in size options like W30L32, W31L32, and W34L34 on retailer sites [1] [2].
- What is the exact percentage of elastane or stretch fiber in the denim?
- The denim contains 2% elastane, as confirmed by multiple retailer sources including the official brand listing [1] [2]. Note that some color variants use a different blend (e.g., 64% cotton, 22% polyester, 12% viscose, 2% elastane), so check the specific product page [3].
- Does the denim shrink significantly after washing, and is it pre‑shrunk?
- The jeans may shrink up to 5% after washing, as stated on an official brand page [1]. They are not described as pre‑shrunk, so we recommend washing in cold water and air drying to minimize shrinkage.
- Is the 'Weft Blue' a light, medium, or dark wash, and does it have any fading or whiskering details?
- The 'Weft Blue' is a medium wash—described as 'mid blue' on some sites and 'light wash' on others, but generally a medium indigo [1] [2]. It features a plain pattern with no prominent fading or whiskering details [3].