Looking for denim jeans that will hold my iPhone safely

February 17, 2019 9:39 AM

I usually wear Levi 505 jeans and like them but the rear pocket where I store my iPhone 6 is barely deep enough to hold the phone. It frequently starts to work its way out of the pocket. Looking for better solution.

Among the many manufacturers of denim jeans does anyone know of a brand or style that has deep rear pockets to safely hold a smartphone? Like I said I've been a 505 Levi's guy but am willing to look at something else to more easily hold an iPhone, especially since they're getting a bit bigger (the phones). I don't really want cargo style. Any ideas?

Thanks!

posted by Rad_Boy to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

Would you consider switching your iPhone to the front pocket? I wear Levi’s as well and have the largest iPhone, and it fits comfortably and securely in the front pocket.
posted by ejs at 9:56 AM on February 17, 2019

Response by poster: I guess I wear my Levi's on the snug side and can't see pulling the phone out while I'm in the car. I may have to consider that as a good option though. Probably be safer anyway!
posted by Rad_Boy at 10:25 AM on February 17, 2019 [1 favorite]

I also wear 505/501 and keep iPhone 6 in front pocket. I put it in the center console area sometimes when I drive, but really nobody should be using a cell phone while driving.
posted by SaltySalticid at 10:43 AM on February 17, 2019

Honestly, since you really like the style of jeans, your best bet would be to go to a tailor or similar and just getting new pockets put in.
posted by littlesq at 2:38 PM on February 17, 2019

I had the same problem with certain pants. I put a thin, rubbery-feeling case on the phone and that added enough friction to keep the phone in my back pocket. But it does take a little more effort to pull the phone out.
posted by wryly at 7:09 PM on February 17, 2019

I have a pop socket on my phone and it helps my phone stay in my pocket really well.
posted by beandip at 8:32 PM on February 17, 2019

Prana Bronson pants (and shorts) have a cellphone pocket on the outside of the right thigh. I have an iphone 5c (no case) and the pocket is more than big enough for it; I don't know about an iphone 6. Even though the 5c kind of sloshes around in the pocket, in the five or so years that I've been wearing these pants daily, I've only had the phone come out accidentally once, while sitting in a very deep cab seat.
posted by bricoleur at 11:19 PM on February 17, 2019