Diesel

The Reddit community has a broadly positive but nuanced view of Diesel as a fashion brand, particularly for denim. Older Diesel jeans from the early 2000s are frequently cited as exceptionally durable, but some users note a decline in quality in more recent years. Non-denim Diesel products like bags, jackets, and boots receive scattered positive mentions with little criticism.

Vintage Diesel clothing — especially pre-2010 denim — has a strong track record for multi-decade durability, but recurring crotch failures and reported quality decline in newer production make buying current Diesel a riskier proposition.

Diesel jeans from the early-to-mid 2000s era are consistently praised for exceptional durability, lasting 10-20+ years with regular wear. Other Diesel apparel like jackets, bags, and jumpers also earn long-term loyalty from users who bought them decades ago.

• Diesel jeans reported lasting 10-20+ years with regular use
• Older Diesel denim noted as heavy, supple, and fade-resistant
• Diesel bags and backpacks hold up well over 10+ years of use
• Diesel jackets from early 2000s still worn and praised for quality
• Larkee model jeans specifically recommended for durability and fit
• Diesel underwear cited as lasting 20+ years without quality issues

A recurring complaint is crotch blowout on Diesel jeans, even on otherwise intact pairs, suggesting fit and fabric thinness as weak points. Several users also report quality has declined in recent years compared to older pairs.

• Crotch area frequently fails while rest of jeans remains intact
• Recent Diesel jeans reported wearing out in under a year
• Spandex-blend materials criticized for reduced long-term durability
• Some users find Diesel quality no better than cheaper alternatives
• Diesel watches noted as fashion-label rebrands, not in-house quality

One user bought Diesel jeans around 2003 for roughly $200 and still has them today, describing them as heavy-duty and worth the investment — though they'd now be cautious buying the brand again.

A longtime Diesel fan swears by the brand after switching from Levi's 501s, citing far superior quality, but notes the frustrating abundance of skinny-fit options limits their choices.

Someone who bought Diesel jeans in Thailand twenty years ago describes them as the heaviest, most supple jeans they've ever owned — down to their last few unbroken pairs after years of heavy use.

A user with two pairs of Diesel jeans gave up on the brand entirely after both failed in the crotch area despite the rest of the denim remaining in great condition.