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Skinny jeans, please sit down! Bootcut is back, and we (very unexpectedly) have Kendrick Lamar to thank for it. During his 2025 Superbowl halftime performance, the ‘B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe’ hitmaker graced the world stage with a pair of low-rise flare jeans, which have sent his millennial fans into an absolute frenzy. The Hannah Montana vibes are alive and very well, team.
A huge day for celeb land, there’s no denying the Super Bowl is a big deal. If you can get past the insane amount of commercials and the four long hours of the actual game, it’s pretty much like watching the Influencer Olympics. And let us tell you, Kendrick Lamer has certainly influenced us into believing we once again can live out our best nostalgic 2003 denim jeans dream, proving that the bootcut really does suit everyone.
Oh and if you thought you were too short to attempt this jean style yourself, you should know that the “Not Like Us” rapper is a short king at just 5’5″, and he absolutely rocked them. You may not have a custom Martine Rose jacket to pair them with, but with a cute tee and crisp white trainers, you’ll still look chic.
So, what jeans was Kendrick wearing at the 2025 Super Bowl?
Well, glad you asked because we now know that his jeans were in fact Celine’s flared surf jeans, which come with a not-so-chic hefty price tag of $1200 USD (that’s an eye-watering $1910 AUD if you’re wondering), However, you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve found some high-quality high-street options that might be a bit kinder to your wallet.
Here’s our selection of bootcut jeans you can dress up or down this season to live out your 2003 nostalgia dreams…
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01
Neuw Eva Wide – Tempo
$199.95 at Neuw Denim
The comeback of flares like this is a pop cultural moment. This cut from Neuw Denim combines a mid-rise waist and tailored A-line, wide leg profile for a feminine take on a looser silhouette.
Sizes: 6-14
Colours: one colour
Materials: 99% Cotton & 1% Elastane
Key features:
- Flattering long leg length
- Fitted through the waist hip and thigh
- Drapes from mid-thigh
- True to size
02
Levi’s Ribcage Bells Jeans
$159.95 at The Iconic
Sizes: 6-14
Colours: Black
Materials: Main: 99% Cotton + 1% Lycra
Key features:
- Cotton-rich denim
- High-rise
- Button and zip fly
- Front and back pockets
03
Neuw Julian Flare – Tempo
$149 at The Iconic
Sizes: 4-16
Colours: Blue Medium Dusty
Materials: 79% Organic Cotton + 20% Recycled Cotton + 1% Recycled Elastane
Key features:
- Cotton-rich denim
- High-rise
- Zip-fly and button fastening
- Dual front and back pockets
05
Neuw Julian Flare – Seville
$229.95 at Neuw
Sizes: 28-38
Colours: Seville, Venetian
Materials: Made from 99% organic cotton & 1% elastane
Key features:
- Relaxed bootcut with an anti-fit top block
- 5 Pocket Construction with a Button Fly
- Signature Neuw Denim repair stitch and fob ring
