I walked in curious—and a little skeptical. I left with five pieces that have been in steady rotation ever since.

The Kickstarter really is a rad pitch for these jeans ... a need for strong women and men. I’m just annoyed that the conversation got usurped by the Great Thigh Gap Debate of 2014.

There's also some pinstriped and striped options to choose from. The jeans come in sizes 26R to 33R. The GAP website has a size guide, so potential buyers can find their correct size prior to ...