The Way-High® Utility Jean
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Regular price $76
Regular price $108 Sale price $76
PREVIOUSLY $168
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Model is 5′10″, wearing a size 24

The Way-High® Utility Jean

30% OFF
Regular price $76
Regular price $108 Sale price $76
PREVIOUSLY $168
Size

Model is 5′10″, wearing a size 24

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Description

The best-seller just got even better

Made from 100% organic cotton, this cult-favorite jean has a workwear twist with updated utilitarian details. Side paneling with adjustable straps at the hem so you can decide how much to accentuate the tapered barrel-leg shape. Plenty of pockets throughout—because there’s no such thing as too many.

Fit

  • Long Length
  • Front Rise: 12.5"
  • Inseam: 29"
  • Zip Fly

Materials & Care

Materials:
  • 100% Organic Cotton
Why It's Better This style is made from 100% certified organic cotton. Organic practices use fewer synthetic inputs, support healthier soil, and typically require less water, compared to conventional cotton. So what’s better for the planet can be better for you, too.
Care:
  • Turn Inside Out, Machine Wash Cold with Like Colors. Only Non-Chlorine Bleach When Needed. Tumble Dry Low. Warm Iron When Needed.

Factory

Made in Bien Hia, Vietnam
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Sustainability

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Price $168 $76
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The Cleanest Denim You'll Find.

Conventional denim production is dirty business and we’re on a mission to clean it up. Here's how we're doing it differently—and why that matters for you.

Better Is Our Starting Point

Better denim starts with better materials. We prioritize certified organic and regenerative cotton — a tiny share of the world's supply — grown with less water and healthier soil practices. That same intention carries through to production: state-of-the-art factories that recycle up to 98% of their water, using ozone washing, air drying, and renewable energy to reduce water and energy use by design.

The Only Toxic We Appreciate Is the Song

We work with mills and wash houses that have verifiably reduced chemical use, moving away from harmful treatments common in conventional denim. Our partners are independently tested against leading safer chemistry standards like bluesign, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and ZDHC — not self-reported claims. Fewer chemicals in your jeans, safer conditions for the people who make them, and lower environmental impact.

Measured, Not Marketing

We don't guess at environmental impact — we verify it. Using Jeanologia's EIM, the industry benchmark standard for environmental denim wash impact, 96% of our washes score low to medium — meaning significantly less water, energy, and chemicals than conventional denim.

Can't Have Quality Without Standards

Our denim fabric is rigorously third-party tested multiple times from development through pre-production — verifying durability, consistency, and performance across fabric weight, tear strength, and color fastness. The result: denim built to get better with age, with more years in your wardrobe and fewer replacements.

Overall rating: 4.3913045 / 5 from 46 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Way-High® Utility Jean Ecru, made from 100% organic cotton, offers a flattering fit and high waist suitable for an hourglass shape. Customers appreciate its sturdy yet soft denim and the practical design with multiple pockets and adjustable straps.

Summary topics

  • High Waist (14%): Customers raved about the perfect high waist and its suitability for hourglass shape.
  • Fit (22%): Based on many customers, the fit of these jean is super flattering and perfect for hourglass shape.
  • Denim Quality (14%): In general, customers praise the softness and sturdiness of this brand’s denim.

Review topics: ["size","fit","feel","jeans","color","length","look","jean","fabric","style","design","legs","pockets","waist","cut","pants","denim","colorway"].

Review highlights

  • "I love the fit because they are a true high waist and definitely suited for hourglass shape." — Timea
  • "Perfect high waist with a great barrel shape." — Kimberly P.
  • "I love the cut and the high waist." — Hoanh

Reviews

Great everyday jeans!

"Love the fit and feel of these. Can be dressed up or down. Such a nice color and design. Great pockets! I’m normally a 27/28 depending on style. I like that the 28 has a little room in the waist for me but isn’t too big overall."

— Jess L. (5/5)

Versatile

"Got these in a 27, waist is a 27, I'd say they're more like a 28. Leg is billowy and larger than I expected but I love them with my loafers for autumn/winter. They can be dressed up or down but I will be wearing them to work. Smart casual and the fabric in the tungsten rise colourway is so so soft."

— Ajjj (5/5)

Very flattering!

"I have a few pairs of utility style pants from Everlane and they all fit great. They are comfortable, have enough stretch & are flattering cuts. Very high waisted which I like. Legs have a lot of space as they are a looser style similar to a barrel pant"

— Alexandria B. (5/5)

Cute design but lacking in quality

"I love the stylistic details of these--dark wash, utility pockets, buttons on the legs, barrel shape--but the quality leaves something to be desired. The material is thinner than I expected. I had some threads come loose the first time I wore them. I typically wear a curvy-fit jean so these do not fit my body that well either. The waist is baggy, but if I sized down, the hips would be too tight. I was hopeful given that some reviews stated the waist was tight, but that simply wasn't the case. For style, I recommend these, but be aware the quality is not that great."

— Sara M. (3/5)

Cute painters pant

"These are a great fit and have nice details. Soft denim as well, more like a muslin (for the cream color). I would say they fit true to size."

— Sarah H. (5/5)

Runs small and fabric isn’t holding up but cute

"It runs small in the hips but the pockets are a really good size. The fabric seems really different quality between the colors. The green was a tighter weave where as the white are already on pilling on the thighs."

— Gwendolyn C. (3/5)

Love

"The jeans are adorable and so flattering and comfy in. They fit true to size and are a great length for us taller girls. Want to buy every wash but my size is sold out!"

— Marisa P. (5/5)

Soft and unique style

"Absolutely love the style and comfort of these jeans. The agave color is really beautiful and versatile. I did have to size up as I found the waist pretty tight. Unfortunately, now the legs and seat are baggier than I’d prefer; those areas fit perfectly in my normal size, but I couldn’t get over the tight waist. For reference, I’m typically a 24 or 25 in everlane jeans and I sized up to a 26 in these. At 5’-6” the length was perfect, hitting just below my ankles."

— Kristin R. (5/5)

So comfortable!

"I’m between size 26/27, 5’2”, 120lbs and got these in a size 27. I thought they would be too long and look silly but they look great with sneakers. I think if I wanted to use the button on the hem to make them more barrel legged that might look weird. These pants are also sooo comfortable and don’t get super stretched out. Highly recommend."

— Kathryn O. (5/5)

Cute utility pants

"Really cute utility pants and love the color. The inseam and waist is long so kinda feel like it’s not very structured to hold everything in"

— Ilyse S. (4/5)

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We believe your wardrobe should be effortless, luxurious, and crafted with real quality. That belief drives everything we do. We’ve done a lot over the past decade—but we’re just getting started. The journey toward better continues.