
Theory
Tapered Khaki Jean
The Theory Tapered Khaki Jean is a full-length, mid-rise pair of five-pocket jeans made from 100% cotton denim in a greyish-khaki acid-washed finish. It features a straight tapered fit, zip fly with button closure, belt loops, front scoop and coin pockets, rear patch pockets, and a leather Theory brand patch at the back waistband, and is intended for everyday casual wear.
- Color
- greyish-khaki
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Style
- casual, classic, minimal, tapered, straight-leg
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Specifications
Theory tapered khaki jeans in acid-washed premium cotton denim with a straight tapered fit.
Straight tapered fit, zip fly, 5-pocket design, acid-washed premium cotton denim.
- Color
- greyish-khaki · brown
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Style
- casual, classic, minimal, tapered, straight-leg
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, running-errands
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton denim construction
- premium denim fabric
- greyish-khaki acid-washed effect
- straight tapered fit
- slightly tapered leg silhouette
- zip fly closure
- classic 5-pocket design
- easy-to-wear everyday silhouette
- versatile neutral khaki tone
- Theory New York label
- understated, timeless styling
Product Insights
Tapered Khaki Jean Shell is 98% cotton and 2% polyurethane, with 100% cotton pocket lining, despite the description calling it 100% cotton denim Straight tapered fit with a mid-rise waist and legs that narrow toward the ankle Acid-washed finish makes the denim soft and broken-in from day one, with little to no break-in period Wash sparingly—around every 8-12 wears—and spot clean between washes At 325 CAD, the price reflects Theory branding and premium detailing rather than basic denim construction
Verified claims
- fit
- Straight tapered fit with a mid-rise waist and legs that narrow toward the ankle
- sizing
- Waist sizes run 30-36 in two-inch increments, with no odd-numbered waists
- color
- Mossy Green is a muted greyish khaki with a green-grey cast, not a true green
- composition
- Shell is 98% cotton and 2% polyurethane, with 100% cotton pocket lining, despite the description calling it 100% cotton denim
- comfort
- Acid-washed finish makes the denim soft and broken-in from day one, with little to no break-in period
- stretch
- Expect slight give from the 2% polyurethane, but the cotton-heavy fabric remains relatively inelastic
- durability
- Cotton-heavy denim is durable, but acid-wash bleaching can slightly weaken fibres and early wear may appear at seams and stress points
- care
- Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle
- care
- Do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade
- care
- Do not bleach and do not professionally clean
- care
- Can be ironed with or without steam
- care
- Wash sparingly—around every 8-12 wears—and spot clean between washes
- color
- Acid-wash finish is factory-applied and won't keep fading like raw indigo, but the colour will gradually lighten with washing and wear
- construction
- Five-pocket construction with zip fly, belt loops, coin pocket, back yoke and leather brand patch
- styling
- Greyish-khaki neutral makes it easy to style with a range of tops and shoes
- use cases
- Designed as an easy-to-wear everyday jean that can become a core wardrobe piece
- value
- At 325 CAD, the price reflects Theory branding and premium detailing rather than basic denim construction
- comparison
- Compared with raw denim, this acid-washed pair starts softer and more broken-in, but will not develop the same high-contrast raw fade
- finish
- Acid wash gives subtle one-of-a-kind colour variation, though poor neutralisation can cause yellowing or crocking
Product record
- Title
- Tapered Khaki Jean
- Brand
- Theory
- Price
- 325 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Everyday wear
A greyish-khaki premium denim jean with an acid-washed effect, described by Theory as easy to wear in a slightly tapered silhouette. Its comfort-focused design makes it a versatile pick for building everyday outfits.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Tapered Khaki Jean: Choose this if you want an easy-to-wear, slightly tapered jean — Theory describes it as premium denim with an acid-washed effect, in a straight tapered fit with a mid-rise waist, zip fly, and classic five-pocket styling. The shell is 98% cotton and 2% polyurethane denim, with a slightly worn, faded finish and subtle vertical grain, and it comes in Mossy Green in sizes 30 to 36. Note that the hems show slight stacking over shoes as worn on the model, indicating a slightly longer inseam relative to shoe height.[1,2,3,4] | Zaine Precision Ponte Fabric Pant: Choose this if you are looking for technical performance combined with an elegant, ultra-comfortable fit. The Precision Ponte fabric is wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, and provides UV protection, while the polyamide and spandex blend ensures the material is stretch and ultra-comfortable. This pant features a slim, straight-to-tapered leg with a mid-length hem that rests with a slight break over the shoes.[5,6,7] | Zaine Precision Ponte Fabric Pant: Choose this if you want a slim, mid-rise tailored pant with a pressed center crease and straight, tapered legs, whose comfort the listing describes as seemingly custom fitted. Its Theory Precision Ponte knit (73% polyamide, 27% spandex) is wrinkle- and abrasion-resistant, breathable, quick-drying, offers UV protection, and can be machine washed cold. Note the roughly 33.25-inch inseam is designed to finish with a slight break at the shoe, so hemming may matter if you prefer no gathering, and one shopper called the pant awesome without documenting long-term wear.[8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a pair of tapered, mid-rise pants worn by a model; visible details include waistband with belt loops, five-pocket construction, vertical front fly seam, denim-like textured fabric, tapered legs with slight hem stacking.
- Overall silhouetteStraight-to-tapered full-length trousers with a mid-rise waist and legs that narrow toward the ankle; slight fabric stacking at the hem where the pant meets the shoe.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high) - Waistband and closure areaVisible waistband with belt loops and a centered front fly seam; top edge of waistband sits just below the model's navel; waistband shows a horizontal seam line.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Pocket constructionClassic five-pocket styling indicated by two front scoop pockets and a small coin pocket on the right front; pocket openings follow the waistband curve.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.34 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureTextured, denim-like weave appearance with subtle vertical grain and slight color variation across the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.52 (high) - Seam and stitch detailsVisible stitched side seams and a central front seam aligned with the fly; stitching is low-contrast against the fabric.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (medium) - Hem conditionLower hems show light bunching and a soft fold where fabric meets the shoes, indicating a slightly longer inseam relative to shoe height.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.78 · w 0.46 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the pants against a plain light grey to white gradient background; model is cropped at the head and posed three-quarter front with one hand near the waistband. Even diffuse lighting with soft shadows under the shoes.
- Model pose and cropMale model shown from upper thighs to feet with head partially cropped out of frame; left hand tucks at the waistband and right hand rests near the right thigh.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light grey to white gradient background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadows beneath the shoes.
- Visible non-product itemsModel is wearing a light-colored long-sleeve polo and white low-top sneakers; these are present in the frame but are not described as product attributes here.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
olive khaki· pants fabric- Overall silhouetteStraight-to-tapered full-length trousers with a mid-rise waist and legs that narrow toward the ankle; slight fabric stacking at the hem where the pant meets the shoe.
- 02

Product
Front view of a pair of straight-to-tapered pants worn by a model; visible front pockets, waist closure, belt loops, and full-length legs with slight stacking at the hems.
- Overall silhouetteFront-facing full-length pants with a straight upper leg that narrows slightly toward the ankle; fabric stacks slightly at the hem over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Waist and closureMid-rise waistband with a single visible metal button at the center front and a zip-fly seam; belt loops visible at the front waist.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pockets and coin pocketTwo slanted front pockets with visible pocket openings; a small coin pocket is visible on the right front pocket with a small metal rivet at its corner.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Seaming and stitch detailVisible center front seam running from the waistband down the crotch; topstitching outlines the pocket openings and waistband.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric textureMedium-weight woven fabric with a subtle vertical striated texture consistent with denim or twill; surface appears matte with slight color variation in the weave.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.64 (high) - Visible occlusionUppermost waistband partly covered by the model's cream sweater; left hand inserted into left pocket and right hand resting beside the thigh partially obscures pocket edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model wearing the pants with a cream sweater and white low-top sneakers on a neutral light gray to white background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and stylingPartial view of a model from waist to shoes wearing a cream long-sleeve top and white sneakers; model's hands are visible, one in pocket and one at the thigh.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.84 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Shoes as propsWhite low-top sneakers with visible laces and light-colored soles partially covered by the pant hems.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray to white seamless studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and faint shadows beneath the shoes.
Colors
dark olive khaki· pants fabric- Overall silhouetteFront-facing full-length pants with a straight upper leg that narrows slightly toward the ankle; fabric stacks slightly at the hem over the shoes.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a pair of tapered khaki jeans showing the back yoke, two back patch pockets, belt loops and a rectangular dark leather brand patch at the waistband.
- Rear pocketsTwo rear patch pockets with visible single-row topstitching; pocket on right side (wearer left) slightly rotated inward at top corner.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.27 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.31 · h 0.29 (high) - Back yoke seamDiagonal back yoke seam forming a shallow V across the upper seat of the jeans.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.17 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with multiple belt loops; loop at center-back visible and sewn into the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.15 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand patchRectangular dark leather patch stitched onto the right side of the waistband with small debossed or printed brand text in its lower-right area.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (high) - Visible brand text“Theory”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.14 · w 0.07 · h 0.03 (medium) - Denim texture and finishMedium-weight denim weave with a slightly worn, uniform faded finish and visible vertical grain.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Stitching colorContrasting lighter thread used for topstitching around pockets, yoke and waistband.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.23 · w 0.68 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the jeans from the rear against a light neutral background; cream-colored top hem and model hands are visible at left and right edges. Even studio lighting with soft shadows.
- Model stylingCream-colored long-sleeve top tucked slightly into the waistband, visible around the waist and at both wrists.
3 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.04 · w 0.68 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (high) - Hands visibleBoth of the model's hands appear at the sides, cropped at the wrists and palms visible near the pant side seams.
2 regions
x 0.01 · y 0.60 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.56 · w 0.15 · h 0.35 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadowing beneath the legs.
Colors
faded khaki green· denim body#615E54dark navy· waistband leather patch#34343Alight beige· topstitching- Rear pocketsTwo rear patch pockets with visible single-row topstitching; pocket on right side (wearer left) slightly rotated inward at top corner.