Customer Reviews L.L.Bean BeanFlex Standard Fit Jeans in Gray Wash

My husband is very fussy about his jeans. He's been known to wear the same pair for 10+ years because they fit well, even when they no longer look good. I ordered the Bean Flex jeans and he loved them, particularly the stretchiness. So I ordered a second pair in a darker wash so he could wear them for dressier casual occasions, like casual Fridays at work. We are disappointed the knees on this pair were scrubbed white from him playing on the floor with our grandchildren. They no longer look good, after 5 months of wear. The first pair, in a different wash, have worn great.

I loved the "1912 Performance Stretch Jeans, Standard Fit" and purchased many pairs. These are not as well made, and are much larger than the size would indicate. I wear 32" in Lee or Levi jeans and 31" in the 1912 Performance Stretch Jeans. The 31" BeanFlex Jeans are at least an inch larger in the waist than the 31" 1912 jeans, the legs are oddly wide through the thigh, and the rise is slightly lower than the 1912. I can't see whether the 30" BeanFlex jeans fit the same as the 31" 1912 jeans because these are not available in 30x29 dark wash. If you are relatively slender and want a stretch jean for office wear, these may be good. Just be aware of the sizing issues. Buy an inch or two smaller than you would normally.

Let me first say that I love the fabric and fit. Unfortunately, the sewing of the left front pocket was to close to the exterior pocket so that with every movement the white interior lining would bulge and become exposed. So, before you go there, I am NOT over weight. I just expected better quality at this price.

I have bought these jeans for my husband for several years. I ordered the same item number and size but fit was very different. Very baggy, not flattering at all.

Pant length changes depending on color. A 29 inch inseam is 29 inches on medium wash but 29.5 on dark indigo. Waste size changes depending on length. A 33x29 and 33x28 gives you a 34 and 32 inch waste respectively. I contacted and sent pictures to llbean. They had no explanation for either. If you can find a pair that fit, they are good jeans for the price, but don't order more in the same size as you wont receive the same fit.

The jeans smelled terrible (formaldehyde maybe?). Washing didn't help remove the odor.

I have reluctantly had to accept the reality of stretch jeans, although I will never know why you changed from the older, lighter weight 1912 denim. Seriously, what were you thinking!? Stretch is one thing, but this "BeanFlex" fabric is like wearing plastic; it is one of the most artificial feeling fabrics I have ever worn. This is the most negative review I have ever written for an LL Bean product, but honestly, but these jeans are terrible. What I wouldn't give for a pair of the older Vintage 1912 jeans, before you started playing with the fabric!

Please bring back Standard Fit. I don't have clown thighs.

The leather patch sewed to the waistline oozed dye onto these pants (and other garments washed in the same load). I notice that there are at least a couple of other reviews that cite the same problem. Upon reflection, I had bought a pair of white Bean Flex jeans a couple years ago and had similar issues albeit to a lesser extent - most notable staining other clothes. But, I never "connected the dots" until it happened again now (& much more dramatically). I contacted customer service and they have been very helpful regarding a return & refund. I have also bought these jeans before in blue and black and not noticed this problem - probably due to the dark color of the pants.

I really love these jeans, super comfy, but after wearing them about 5-6 times. Both back pockets have holes at the top where the pant is ripping.

I bought this item because I liked other 2 colors my daughter gave me as her gifts. I ordered Gray Wash and Dark Vintage my self. So, I have 4 different colors with same size. However, Gray Wash is clearly much tighter than other 3 colors. I really like the color of Gray Wash and wanted to keep it, but I decided to return it instead of exchange, because I was not sure if the replacement has correct size or has the same problem. If the size was OK as advertised, this would be a great item.

I always purchase L.L. Bean jeans because the quality is hard to beat. I purchased two pairs of these jeans online. They fit perfectly well and are very comfortable. However, out of the package, they smelled like bad body odor. I have washed them several times and cannot get that retched smell out of them. I have tried every brand of laundry pod available. Since I cannot return them, I'll keep washing them in hopes that eventually the smell will disappear.

I bought these to serve as "dress up" jeans and liked how they fit and looked. Then they got washed. The leather patch sewed to the waistline oozed dye onto these pants and other garments in the wash. We first noticed the problem because of a rectangular stain on a pair of my wife's jeans in the same load. Then an inspection of the LL BeanFlex jeans showed us the culprit. I found another one star review from 2022 with the same problem. I bought my jeans in late 2024. Why is LLBean still buying these laundry day disasters and selling them to us?

1) Pants smell bad like flammable petroleum even after washing. 2) Pants arrived late it took 2-weeks to get them. Very lame system generated apology

Never received them. We are waiting for a call from your customer service team as they try to track down the status of the order.

The jean was mislabeled with the wrong length. The jean was too long by inches. The jean was returned.

The jeans fit, but they don't feel good and don't look good. Jeans should be like an old friend - comfortable and easy to wear. Due to the Spandex material, you are constantly aware of these jeans - they are not comfortable and I have been trying to decide whether or not to donate them to the Goodwill. I probably should have returned them.

LL Bean zippers are poor quality. This is 3rd pair where the zipper failed. Like the fit and feel though.

Jeans didn't fit even though purchased same size as another pair of LL Bean jeans. It was very disappointing that I could not exchange without paying return shipping fees after working twice with customer support. Based on policy moving on to other retailers.

No matter how many washings I couldn't get the sulfur smell out of them. I suppose it's how "vintage" is achieved. The legs are tapered and when they stretch they don't return to shape.

I wanted a pair of normal, comfortable jeans and these are not it. The material stretches but it's thinner than regular denim. I do not like wearing them and definitely do not recommend.

Too baggy. Terrible fit. Also had to pay for return

After receiving them and wearing them a few times, my wife started to complain I kept moving around when I was sitting with them. I realized the stretchy material made it feel like the pants legs were slowing sliding up. This stretchy material is horrible.

I already completed a review which you refused to post.

Hated these. Super thin super stretchy material was like womens Jeggings