Customer Reviews L.L.Bean BeanFlex Standard Fit Jeans in Deep Indigo

Looking for a comfortable pair of gray jeans and spotted these online. Happy with my successful search, I went ahead and ordered a pair in my usual jean size, 34" waist and 30" inseam. Upon trying them on after arrival I discovered 30" length to be too long. No problem I thought to myself as L.L.Bean has a quick and easy exchange program. So I ordered up the same jeans in the same color except in a shorter length at 29". I nervously awaited their arrival since I've never purchased a 29" length in any pair of pants before and was afraid of flood pants. But, alas, they were still too long and they even seemed as long as the first pair I tried. Don't know what to think but even after wash and dry they remain too long.

The waist size was good but the leg size was too snug.

It is strange that I usually wear a 34 waist so I purchased 34/32. The 34 waist fell off - too baggy. The 33 is comfortable but could have been 1/2 size larger. Although snug fit, I still need to wear a belt for them to stay put.

Waist is too low in back. Feel like a plumber bent over under the sink. Also too low in the front, but waaaay low in the back.

I have four pair of 1912 Standard fit jeans that fit perfectly. Three are the stretch fabric, which I like much better than regular. They tend to hold their shape. That said, the Standard Fit BeanFlex Jeans seem to be a different animal altogether. They fit in the waist but are considerably roomier in the mid thigh. I am not sure what the term "Flex" refers to that is not in the 1912 stretch. A bit lighter in fabric weight? Yes - maybe. Overall the jeans felt flimsy and somehow "off-sized". I returned them to a store in my area and shared my thoughts with the person in the men's department. He agreed the sizing was not the same as the 1912.

My LL Bean 1912 Stretch Jeans are among my favorite jeans. Those fit noticeably slimmer, and these are noticeably a more relaxed fit; even after washing. That's fine if you want that.... *** Details: I ordered 32/29, and although my 1912 Stretch Jeans are a 33/29, these are about an inch greater circumference through the leg. The stretchiness and fabric in general didn't seem that much different to me (casual wear) either. *** 3/5 Stars because the fabric is great, the stretchiness is great, the color is fine, I just prefer the fit of the '1912 Stretch Jeans' (slimmer).

The length of LLBean pants somehow is disappointed, could you make it shorter a little. Always getting length at 29 but somehow this one is longer

Fit & style good. However I was disappointed with the feel or texture. It was not as soft as other jeans I have bought.

Not really you have managed to make them as cheap as possible, no stitching on back pockets no loop for hanging up.

Too baggy after one wearing, stretch out easily I should have bought another style, not much help from the sales associate

When received they fit well, now baggy -look awful on!

Why eliminate standard fit? Causes baggy fit amd looks bad.

I'm finished! This pair of jeans is my second pair of this style, but I've had serious trouble with the zipper NOT locking when closed since I bought them in April 2024. Ev very time I wear them, I'm having to close the zipper constantly (every hour!). I tried to return them in December 2025, but was informed that the return window closed in April 2025. Too bad! Maybe it was a "bad batch" from the manufacturing plant. The constant threat of an "open fly" takes away from the fit and quality (otherwise).

Guys, for those of us who prefer to go commando at times, be aware that the zipper pull is poorly designed for such expensive jeans with sharp edges/surfaces that can be very uncomfortable (no rubber or plastic coating, no machining of edges). Just heads up.

Too loose in the leg & thigh. Material felt like good denim but fit didn't work so jeans were returned.

I have multiple pairs of these jeans, and the common issue is that they all severely rip at the seams, and no they are not snug or have any sort of constant pressure. Overall, their comfortability and breathability are nice, but they don't last more than a few months.

Jeans are advertised as athletic, however, they are tight thru the thighs. I could see my quads just walking. Returned them and went back to relaxed fit. If you're athletic or have any quad muscles, I recommend skipping these jeans

I ordered these by mistake, usually get the classic fit. these are too baggy

Ordered 36 x 30. The tag states it is 30 inches long. When tried on and measured, inseam is almost 32 inches.

They shrunk and became tight. Waist is true to size

I really like the style and fit of these jeans. The only thing I didn't like was the very offensive odor that they had when they arrived. I've washed them 3 times and it is better, but still detectable. My wife bought a denim shirt on a totally separate order, and it smelled too. Wherever these denim products were made, there is a serious problem.

I ordered 40/36 jeans on day of computer glitch n I got 34/34 that I haven't been in since the army in 1966. Going to store in Lake Grove NY to exchange

I ordered these because they are the same pants as a pair I really like I purchased previously that have a classic denim feel. The fabric content listed on the label matches what is listed in my older pair. Unfortunately, the new pair feels like plastic and after washing and drying on low temps, put out a strong plastic smell that hasn't dissipated after additional washing.

The rise is too low...turned into plumbers pants. Sizing seems to run small and long as well.

The fit is great. However, there is a strong chemical smell that has remained even after 3 washes. I have been hesitant to wear due to the smell which has been mentioned in several other reviews.