Lee Jeans is one of the most iconic brands when it comes to making blue jeans. The company has it's roots in Kansas and was founded back in 1889. They introduced the Union-All work jumpsuit in 1913 and since then the brand has been synonymous with work wear. In the 30's Lee started making jeans intended to be worn by working cowboys and during the next couple of decades they supplied America with durable work wear for a numbers of different occupations. 

These jeans are inspired by the jeans worn by the most famous of all denim dolls - Buddy Lee! This 12 1/2 inch guy with the cute smile and clever looking eyes has quite some stories to tell. He started his career in the 1920s as a model displaying miniature versions of the clothes made by H. D. Lee Company and eventually he gained in popularity. At one time he was actually the second highest selling doll in USA! 

It all started out in the 1920s with an idea that the H. D. Lee sales manager Chester Reynolds put into reality. The Buddy Lee doll, dressed according to the latest Lee collection, was sent out to retailers who were encouraged to sell the dolls after the campaign was over and it didn't take long until the doll became so popular that Lee decided to start making them as a part of their range. 

Through the years a variety of different outfits was made, representing different occupations such as railroad worker, cowboy and Coca Cola delivery guy and in 1949 the little doll grew half an inch with the introduction of the 13inch all plastic Buddy Lee doll. He remained in production up until 1962 when the H. D Lee Company decided to stop the manufacturing of the dolls because they were no longer profitable.

These jeans were produced by Lee around the millennium. The idea was to make a repro of the jeans worn by Buddy Lee. This one is an XL, maybe a size our friend Buddy would sport if he chose to grow up. It is really a fun pair of jeans with oversized rivets and button, just like Buddy Lee likes his jeans. These Lee Riders have never been worn and is unwashed and will shrink up to 10 % when washed.

Take a look at our measurements to see if this rare pair of Lee Riders is a good fit for you.

Hemming is always included when you purchase a pair of jeans from us! Give us a comment or an email when you place your order and we will shorten them before we send them. Keep in mind that you won't be able to return the jeans if we alter the length for you.

- Second Hand Lee Repro Buddy Lee Jeans Size XL
- Size XL
- 100% cotton
- Signature crossed bartacks on the corners of the back pockets
- Lined back pockets for added durability
- Big button fly
- Belt loops

All measurements are in centimeters and measured on a flat surface. The thigh measurements are taken 10 centimeters down from the crotch straight across the pant leg.