Bootcut jeans are slightly tapered in the thigh area and widen from the knee to the hem. Straight-leg jeans, on the other hand, essentially remain the same width the entire way down the leg, from thigh to ankle, so they fit more snug around the thigh than they do around the knees and calves.

What are bootleg cut jeans?

Bootcut: A boot leg is more narrow in the knee than in the leg opening. Manufactures often consider anything with a leg opening between 17 and 20" to be a boot cut jean. However, it does depend somewhat on how wide the knee is. Bootcut jeans are always a good choice because this basic fit will always be in style.

What is the purpose of bootcut jeans?

Boot cut jeans are the ultimate cut for when you're in between styles and want an all-around good pair of jeans. With a slightly tapered thigh area, boot cut jeans hug the hips and thighs, giving a fitted and sexy appearance, but then widen from the knee to the hem, balancing out the shoulders.