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Introducing Ash & Erie Jeans for Shorter Guys

Published on December 5, 2017 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Ash & Erie is now making jeans for short men (down to a 25″ inseam). Here’s what you need to know…

Note: This article was produced in partnership with Ash & Erie. For an updated look at this brand, check out my 2020 Ash & Erie review.

If you’re a shorter guy who likes to dress well, you’re probably familiar with the apparel brand Ash & Erie.

Since early 2015, they’ve made a name for themselves selling button up shirts for men who are below average height.

If you’ve been following The Modest Man for a while, you might remember my video where I contributed to their Indiegogo campaign, or my original Ash & Erie review.

Ash and Anvil Everyday Shirt
A picture from my 2016 Ash & Erie shirt review (see more).

Back then they were called Ash & Anvil, but they’ve since changed their name (same products and branding).

Well, it’s been a big couple of years for Ash & Erie. They recently expanded their collection with jeans for shorter guys, along with a bunch of new shirt styles.

Note: Check out my Peter Manning vs. Ash & Erie jeans comparison video (opens in YouTube)

Plus, founders Steven and Eric struck a deal on Shark Tank with Mark Cuban – who, ironically, is the tallest “shark” on the show!

Ash and Erie on Shark Tank

But today, I want to show you the new Ash & Erie jeans. As you know, it’s very difficult for shorter men to find jeans that are the right length, and it’s a total pain having to get every single pair hemmed at the tailor.

So it’s nice to see that Ash & Erie is offering jeans as short as 25 inches (inseam).

Today, I want to tell you a little bit about these jeans and, of course, show you how they look.

Ash and Erie jeans indigo

Don’t think of this as an in-depth review. After all, I’ve only had the jeans for a few weeks. Instead, consider this an introduction to the new Ash & Erie jeans.

Ash and Erie jeans sizesFirst up, let’s look at the specs:

  • Made in the USA
  • 11.75 oz North Carolina Cone Denim
  • 99% cotton, 1% elastane
  • Slim-fit with slight taper
  • Available in indigo or black

They’re available in a wide variety of sizes, so any man under 5’8” should be able to find a pair that fits well.

I got two pairs: one indigo wash 28×28 and one black rinse 28×27.

I’ll be wearing the indigo wash jeans throughout this post, but here’s a picture of their black rinse jeans for reference:

Ash and Erie black rinse jeans
Ash & Erie black rinse jeans (from their Instagram feed)

Now, if you’re wondering why I would get two different lengths, fair enough. Let’s talk about how long your jeans should be.

The best inseam length for you depends on three things:

  1. What shoes will you wear them with?
  2. How much “break” do you want?
  3. Do you like to cuff your jeans?

Now, most of us wear our jeans with different types of shoes, from low top sneakers to above ankle boots, so this is kind of a moot point.

Ash and Erie jeans outfit

But if you’re the kind of guy who only wears boots, for example, you should take that into consideration when choosing your ideal inseam length.

More importantly, you have to consider how much break you want. Pants “break” (or fold over) when there is excess length above the top of your shoes.

Standing in front of Lexus
An example of typical and acceptable “break” for casual pants like jeans.

As a shorter man, I prefer little to no break for pretty much all of my pants, including jeans. I think this is the most flattering (and elongating) look on the shorter body type.

But…I also like the cuffed look, which is why I prefer jeans with 28” inseams. They’re long enough to wear with low cut shoes like mocs or loafers.

Jeans slight break

But they’re also long enough to cuff. I personally love cuffing my pants, especially when wearing boots, and I don’t agree with people who say it makes you look shorter.

It’s all about proportion – just keep the cuffs thin and tight.

Chelsea boots

Whether or not you like to cuff your jeans, I think we can all agree that it’s nice to be able to buy jeans that don’t HAVE to be cuffed because they’re too long.

Cuffing should be a choice, not a requirement, am I right?

Moving on, you can see that the Ash & Erie Indigo jeans are a dark, inky blue that will probably develop some nice fades over time.

Hand in pocket with watch

The rise is relatively low and the legs are cut pretty slim through the thighs with just a tiny bit of taper below the knee.

Brock with Lexux IS200t

These jeans don’t have any decoration or distressing. The ones I’m wearing do have an “A” shape stitched into the back right pocket, but this was unique to the first batch.

Ash and Erie jeans pocket

The new inventory doesn’t have any stitching on the back pocket. Instead, you’ll find a black leather patch on the back right side of the waistband, bearing the Ash & Erie logo.

In terms of durability, only time will tell how these jeans hold up. They’re not super stiff, but they’re also not washed or broken in, so I’m looking forward to seeing how they break in over time.

Sitting in Lexux IS200t

Jeans hem and sneakers

For this photoshoot, I wore one of Ash & Erie’s “Everyday Shirt” casual button downs under a light grey wool crew neck from Uniqlo. The brown Chelsea boots are from Thursday Boot Co.

Ash and Erie Everyday Shirt

Layered grey sweater

I’m topping the outfit off with my Peter Manning leather jacket and my favorite aviators from Warby Parker.

Here’s the bottom line…

If you’ve been frustrated with the lack of high quality jeans with shorter inseams out there, you should consider trying on a pair from Ash & Erie.

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts about and experiences with this brand, so please leave a comment below!

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About Brock McGoff

The Modest Man founder, Brock is an aspiring minimalist who enjoys working out, spending time with his family, discovering new brands and creating great content.

Background: Brock McGoff has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a professional background in digital marketing. He believes that men's fashion is just one facet of self-improvement, and he started The Modest Man to help regular guys feel more confident by improving their appearance.

An east coast native, Brock currently lives in Arizona with his wife and daughter. When he's not working, he spends time with family, training BJJ, reading/listening to books and podcasts, and unsuccessfully trying to decide which movie to stream.

Expertise: Brock has built a men's lifestyle YouTube channel with over 400k subscribers. He's also worked as the creative marketing manager in a men's apparel startup. Brock has been quoted in, mentioned by or featured in publications like Esquire, Huff Post, Men's Health, WWD and Forbes.

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  1. Robert J. Lawless Sr. says

    August 10, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    I only wear the Levi 513 Stretch Slim Straight Jean, Bastion 33×29, so could you let me know what the type you have is the same

    Thanks
    BOB

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  2. Matt says

    December 20, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    Thank you for creating this content.

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  3. Amanda Pawneshing says

    April 18, 2018 at 2:02 am

    I’m trying to read your recent articles (long time reader first time commenter lol) because I’m on a clothing hunt for my 5’7 husband, but there’s a video ad at the bottom of each page that keeps repeatedly pulling me down to it every time it refreshes. I can’t get through an article to save my life (seriously, it’s done it six times just while I was writing this comment.)

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  4. Josh says

    December 6, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for this information and the good photos. Brock, I have a pair of Peter Manning jeans that I love. I would be interested to know how you compare the Ashe & Erie jeans to Peter Manning’s. Are there any significant differences?

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  5. gentlemanwithin says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:38 am

    Nice intro to a great looking brand that I can see continuing to grow, especially with Cuban onboard. You killed it with the look and shoot…Looks like it was a good time out there in LA. Andy (i’m guessing) did good!

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