Acne Studios
2021m Faded Bootcut Jean
The Acne Studios 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean is a men's denim jean made from 100% cotton, featuring a semi-flared bootcut leg, mid rise, five-pocket construction, button fly, and distressed details. It is designed for everyday casual wear and provides a relaxed fit through the thigh that widens from the knee to the hem, with a faded sky-blue wash. Made in Italy; note that some users report sizing runs slightly large, so consulting the size chart or measuring is recommended.
- Color
- Faded Sky Blue
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Style
- casual, vintage, grunge, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Specifications
Rugged bootcut jean with a faded sky blue wash and distressed details, embodying Scandinavian minimalism.
Semi-flared leg, mid rise, 5-pocket design, button fly, distressed details.
- Color
- Faded Sky Blue · blue
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Style
- casual, vintage, grunge, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton denim
- semi-flared leg
- mid rise
- 5-pocket design
- button fly
- distressed details
- made in Italy
- faded sky blue wash
- bootcut silhouette
- minimalist aesthetic
Product Insights
The 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean from Acne Studios is a rigid 100% cotton denim bootcut jean designed for boot pairing, with a mid-rise that extends the leg line. Its core promise is a personalized aging process: the waist stretches 1-1.5 inches over three months, and the denim develops unique honeycombs and whiskers after 8-12 weeks of wear while gaining up to 60% strength after 20 washes. The main tradeoff is sizing: the jean runs 1-2 sizes large and has an initially tight waist that expands, requiring careful sizing and a break-in period. Made in Italy with a leather patch and button fly, it is valued at half the cost of Saint Laurent or Celine, with the black colorway rarely discounted, durable shape retention, and no bagging.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Overall runs 1-2 sizes large; waist initially tight but expands 1-1.5 inches over 3 months of wear.
- Fade Evolution
- Rigid 100% cotton denim develops unique honeycombs and whiskers after 8-12 weeks of regular wear.
- Footwear pairing
- Designed to fit over boots; pairs with work boots, Chelsea boots, or chunky sneakers — not slim shoes.
- Mid-rise proportion
- Mid-rise at the natural waist creates a longer leg line and a structured silhouette that works with tucked-in tops and belts.
- Heritage
- Made in Italy within a 500-year Genoese denim tradition; Italy's denim laundries have patented specialized washes and finishes, and Acne collaborates with the Italy Fashion Working Group on labour standards.
- Value
- At CAD 740, the 2021M is roughly half the price of Saint Laurent and Celine bootcut jeans while sharing a made-in-Italy, rigid-cotton foundation.
- Construction
- Leather patch, button fly, rigid cotton — distinct from replicas and stretch alternatives.
- Model naming
- 2021M follows Acne Studios' year-based naming system for denim models.
- Fit
- Mid-rise bootcut with wide leg opening, an early-2020s silhouette update.
- Colorway exclusivity
- The black 2021M colorway is rarely discounted.
- Materials
- 100% cotton rigid denim, genuine leather patch, metal buttons and rivets.
- Care
- Acne Studios recommends infrequent gentle cold washing inside out and line drying; avoid spot cleaning and prolonged UV exposure.
- Durability
- 100% cotton denim has been shown to be 60% stronger after 20 washes than when new.
- Shape retention
- Rigid denim holds bootcut shape without bagging.
- Measurements
- For select sizes, verified measurements include size 30 flat waist 16 in/40 cm, rise 12 in/30 cm, inseam 31.5 in/80 cm, leg opening 10 in/25 cm, and size 32 rise 12.5 in/32 cm, inseam 32 in/81 cm, leg opening 13.5 in/34 cm.
- Wash character
- The rigid 100% cotton denim locks in factory crease patterns and whiskering, so the faded wash reads sharp and natural rather than washed-out or heavily fashion-distressed.
Product record
- Title
- 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean
- Brand
- Acne Studios
- Price
- 740 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
A minimalist faded bootcut for a trendy, authentic look
Style these Acne Studios jeans as a simple statement piece—their cleverly faded sky blue tone, subtle bootcut flare, and understated details carry the look on their own. In the product images, the wide leg widens from the knee and lightly stacks over the shoes, giving the trendy silhouette the retailer describes.[2,3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean: Choose this if you want a mid-rise, semi-flared bootcut jean in a faded sky blue (Slate Blue) wash with understated distressed details, whiskering, and contrast topstitching. It is cut from 100% cotton denim with a relaxed fit through the thigh, a wide leg opening, button fly, and five-pocket styling, and is made in Italy with a 100% leather patch. Note that the hem pools or stacks over shoes in the product images, so length will depend on your height and footwear.[1,2,3,4,5] | 1979 Slim-Fit Distressed Jean: Choose this if you want a slim-leg jean in 100% cotton with a deliberately distressed, faded mid-blue wash for an authentic lived-in look, cut to a regular fit with a mid waist. It features five-pocket styling, a zip fly with belt loops, tan contrast topstitching, a signature emblem at the back waist, and a 31.5 inch (80 cm) inseam, and is made in Italy. The worn details, including small distressed spots with frayed edges at the thighs and knees, suit a casual wardrobe rather than a clean, undistressed finish.[6,7,8,9] | Medium Blue 1996 Jean: Choose this if you want a relaxed, 90s-inspired regular fit with a mid-to-low waist and straight leg, cut from non-stretch 100% organic cotton denim in a medium-tone blue wash with light fading and whiskering. It's made in Italy with a button fly, five pockets, a calf-leather waistband patch, and a 32-inch inseam that may stack slightly over shoes. If you prefer stretch denim, note this fabric is non-stretch.[10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a male model wearing light faded bootcut jeans with visible whiskering and a small worn hole on the right thigh; jeans sit under a partially zipped burgundy leather jacket and a pale pink crewneck shirt.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, bootcut jeans with a wide leg opening that extends over the shoes and a relaxed fit through the thigh.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.40 · w 0.72 · h 0.58 (high) - Denim finishLight blue faded wash with vertical and horizontal fading patterns (whiskering) around the upper thigh and knee areas.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Distress detailSmall worn or distressed spot visible on the right thigh (model's left), lighter in color than surrounding denim.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.61 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (medium) - Waist and flyVisible waistband and central fly with tonal stitching; front rise area slightly tucked under the shirt.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.39 · w 0.26 · h 0.07 (medium) - Hem behaviorJeans hem falls over the shoes, creating soft pooling at the foot with a slightly frayed edge visible where it contacts the shoe.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.92 · w 0.68 · h 0.06 (high) - Top layering visiblePartial view of a pale pink crewneck shirt tucked slightly into the jeans at the front.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Model poseModel stands facing forward with hands relaxed at sides, left hand resting near the thigh and right hand near the pocket area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing full body of model on a neutral light gray seamless background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadow on the floor to the model's right.
- Background and surfaceNeutral light gray seamless backdrop and floor with a subtle shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingEven, diffuse studio lighting with soft highlights on the jacket leather and minimal specular glare on denim.
- Model partial cropModel's head is partially cropped at the top of the frame; full legs and shoes are included.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.98 (high) - Shoes present as propPair of low-top sneakers visible at the bottom of the image acting as styling props, feet positioned under the jeans hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.96 · w 0.60 · h 0.04 (medium)
Colors
faded light blue· jeans#9CACB3burgundy leather· jacket#522622pale pink· shirtoff-white· shoe upper#E8E8E9gum brown· shoe sole- Overall silhouetteLoose, bootcut jeans with a wide leg opening that extends over the shoes and a relaxed fit through the thigh.
- 02
Product
Front view of faded bootcut jeans worn on a model from waist to shoes showing a mid-rise waist, five-pocket construction, faded wash with whiskering, contrast topstitching, and a wide bootcut leg that lightly stacks over shoes.
- Overall silhouetteFront-facing jeans with a mid-rise waist and a relaxed, bootcut leg that widens from knee to hem and lightly stacks over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high) - Wash and fadingEvenly faded blue denim with lighter fading on the front thigh panels and pronounced lighter whiskering near the hip and upper thigh areas.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Pocket constructionStandard five-pocket styling visible: two front curved pockets with a partial view of a coin pocket at the right front, and visible rivet/button area at the center front waistband.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high) - Fly and closureCentered front fly with visible top button at the waistband and vertical seam down the fly area.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - TopstitchingContrast topstitching along pocket edges, waistband, and outer leg seams visible in a lighter/beige tone against the denim.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Subtle abrasionSmall faded abrasion or worn spot on the right thigh area (viewer left), visible as a slightly lighter irregular mark.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Hem and leg openingWide hem with slight fabric stacking at the shoe; hem edge appears finished with visible stitch line.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Material appearanceMedium-weight woven denim with visible vertical grain and a matte, worn finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the lower torso and legs of a model against a plain light gray background; a tucked pink shirt and white sneakers with gum soles are visible. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Background and settingNeutral light gray seamless background typical of studio photography.
- Model stylingModel wearing a tucked pink short-sleeve top; both hands are visible resting at the sides.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible footwearPair of low-profile sneakers with white uppers and gum-colored soles visible under the jeans hem.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.86 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting from front with subtle shadowing beneath the hem and behind the lower legs.
Colors
faded mid blue· denim main#7B8C9Blight faded blue· denim whiskering/highlightbeige stitching· topstitching#A2ADB3warm copper· button/rivet#637283- Overall silhouetteFront-facing jeans with a mid-rise waist and a relaxed, bootcut leg that widens from knee to hem and lightly stacks over the shoes.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of faded light-blue bootcut jeans on a model, showing back yoke, two rear patch pockets, belt loops and a small rectangular leather patch at the right rear waistband. Legs flare into a wide bootcut hem with visible faded and darker denim areas and sewn hems.
- Rear pocketsTwo rear patch pockets with single-line topstitching and angled bottom corners, placed symmetrically on the seat.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.15 · w 0.19 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with several belt loops; center back seam runs down from the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.09 (high) - Leather patchSmall rectangular leather patch sewn onto the right side of the rear waistband.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Denim fade and whiskeringLight faded areas across the seat, thigh and knee with subtler vertical whiskering and slightly darker denim concentrated on the inner and lower leg areas.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Leg shape and hemLegs fall straight from the thigh and widen to a pronounced bootcut flare ending in a sewn hem that touches the floor around the shoes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - Denim textureVisible denim weave texture and contrast topstitching along seams and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot composition showing the model from waist to floor against a neutral light-gray background; model wears a tucked pink top, hands visible at sides, and brown shoe tips just visible under hems. Soft studio lighting produces mild shadows on the floor to the right.
- Shot compositionRear-facing studio shot framing from the lower back to the floor, centered on the jeans.
- BackgroundEven light-gray seamless studio background with no visible props or graphics.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Visible clothing not productA pink shirt is partially visible tucked into the waistband and the model's hands rest along the outer thighs.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high) - Shoes visibleBrown shoe toe tips just visible beneath the flared hems at the bottom edge of the image.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.90 · w 0.20 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.90 · w 0.20 · h 0.09 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with a faint shadow cast on the floor to the right of the legs.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
faded light blue· denim main#9CAAB4faded medium blue· lower-leg darker fade#5B6C7Bwarm beige stitching· topstitching#9AA5ACtan leather· waist leather patch#CA957D- Rear pocketsTwo rear patch pockets with single-line topstitching and angled bottom corners, placed symmetrically on the seat.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Acne Studios
Acne Studios - Regular fit jeans - 2021M - Light blue
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4518633 | 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean - Slate Blue - 28 | CA$740.00 | Yes |
| 4518634 | 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean - Slate Blue - 30 | CA$740.00 | Yes |
| 4518635 | 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean - Slate Blue - 32 | CA$740.00 | Yes |
| 4518636 | 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean - Slate Blue - 34 | CA$740.00 | Yes |
| 4518637 | 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean - Slate Blue - 36 | CA$740.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/QualityReps, r/AcneStudios, r/ThrowingFitsReddit users view the Acne Studios 2021m jeans as a unique, stylish fit that is often overpriced but worth it on sale, with sizing quirks and limited discount availability.
Overall sentiment is mixed: users praise the unique fit and style but criticize the high price and inconsistent sizing, with some resorting to replicas or waiting for sales.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday casual wear
- Fashion statement piece
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Abercrombie baggy fit jeans
Abercrombie baggy fit is a good alternative but lacks a true black wash; the 2021m black is unique.
vs Acne 1996 jeans
The 1996 model in faded black is also highly recommended for a similar aesthetic.
Source Threads
Review of replica Acne 2021M jeans from SatanMade
I copped the AC 2021M travalgar jeans from SatanMade (not sponsored). I copped these when he released them last summer. These are fairly cheap being priced at just 189rmb minus local shipping. I got these in a size 30. The waist is about a cm tighter then the size chart said, but its within the margin of error mentioned. Yes, these look pretty decent at first. The wash is very nice, the mud effect is actually pretty decent and they are distressed very nice. But zooming in there are quite a few flaws.
u/kerstknulr/QualityRepsView thread →
Sales associate on Acne denim styles and availability for 2021
I work as in store sales associate for a store in North America. I can tell you right off the bat the baggier styles such at 2021, 2022, 2023, and 1981s are not likely to go on sale anytime soon (at least in store or online).
u/k8ldjr/AcneStudiosView thread →
2021m black jeans are unique and rarely on sale
Just ordered the 2021m in black after almost 2 years of monitoring for sale lol. The black just doesn’t go on sale. There’s nothing like them.
u/specialtyheadahhr/ThrowingFitsView thread →
Sizing suggestion for 2021m jeans
get them in 32! have you tried the 1996??? i just got a pair last month in the faded black - amazing jean.
u/ChuckIT82r/AcneStudiosView thread →