Horseshoe Jean

Madewell

4
(148 Reviews)

Product Details

These washed black barrel jeans offer a relaxed, contemporary fit. Pair them with your coolest t-shirt and boots for an effortless day look.

Materials and Measurements

Black (100% Cotton). Jeans & Denim. Front zipper fly with button closure. Inseam: 27". Rise: 11.5". Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 24 - 32

 

The model is 5'10" and wearing a size 26.

Pockets are functional | Buttons are functional | Petite friendly | Structured Silhouette | Mid-weight | Front zipper | No stretch | Comfortable fit | If in between sizes, size down | Mid rise

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (148)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Clare's reviews
December 10th, 2024
A more mild horseshoe than I anticipated - but loved! Got lots of wear!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
November 2nd, 2024
Loved!

Fit TTS I wanted a baggy fit, so I chose a size up from my normal Jean size. Probably going to regret not purchasing but I wanted something a little longer for a permanent spot in my closet.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Meredith's reviews
September 29th, 2024
Great black jeans

Relaxed fit, went with everything! It does loosen up after a wear or 2 but that doesn't bother me. Loved the fresh cut

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Michaela's reviews
September 17th, 2024
Barrel love

I got 1 size above my regular size. I should've gotten my regular size. Overall I love the shape and comfort.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Jamie's reviews
September 13th, 2024
Obsessed!

Fit amazing. Didn't want to return! Highly recommend

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Abigail's reviews
October 26th, 2024
Easy and comfy to wear

Just fine if you’re looking for a casual comfy slouchy pair of pants. I wore them to run errands and it was fine. Wouldn’t purchase or rent them again but they were good enough to wear for an afternoon

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
October 22nd, 2024
Barrel style

Love this style. A little short for my 5’10 frame but wore with trainers and I loved the look!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 4' 11"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Morgan's reviews
February 15th, 2025
classic barrel jeans

a little big on me bc I'm petite but I got compliments on them so well take it

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 139lbs
Browse Jessi's reviews
March 22nd, 2025
Runs large even for MW

I know to size down with this brand. For whatever reason the waist always runs a size big for me. I'm pretty consistently a 28/6 but went down to a 27 and feel like I could have gone down to a 26 comfortably. Which is crazy bc in no world have I ever been a size 2 not even like high school days. Even still, I loved these and wore them a ton. Considered buying because they really are so comfy and fairly flattering

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Browse Sascha 's reviews
December 6th, 2024
Relaxed jeans

They ran a little big but I sort of preferred that. Length was great for me, I'm short 5'0

Overall Fit

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
24
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 100lbs
Browse Erika's reviews
April 16th, 2025
Great fit for one wear

They fit so perfect the first wear. Unfortunately they got quite loose and baggy and weren't so flattering the 2nd time I wore them.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34AA
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Bay's reviews
December 26th, 2024
Not really for tall girls...

But I wore them anyway! These were a little too short and the waist was a little big, so I wore them slung lower on the hip and with higher shaft boots. I felt like a cool girl. I wouldn't buy them, but I'm confident enough now to try other barrel leg options, and I think they are worth renting if you are shorter than me!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Teresa 's reviews
August 26th, 2024
Huge waist gap

Agree with the other reviewer about the huge gap at the waist. Had to wear a belt. Hips felt roomy enough. Length was definitely wearable for petites with or without heels. However, I’ve found the barrel leg style often looks better a wee bit shorter than this on me. The curve in the legs hit a little low and bubbled when I was walking. Arrived NWT and stretched out a bit when wearing.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
24
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 109lbs
Browse Ms's reviews
August 20th, 2024
Madewell but made big 😎

My hand is in a fish lengthwise behind in between my back and the waistline for reference. Waist runs large in these because i have never worn smaller than a 24 in my wildest dreams. Size down if you are a true 0 I would skip ⏭️ these because the waistline will be too big for you. Will wear w a sweatshirt

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
March 6th, 2025
Cute but not sure how flattering they are

Technically these are a bit large on me but I normally wear a 26 in Madewell, so they fit how I expected them to. I was worried they would be too long for my height, but the length is actually ok (I’m 5’-2”). I like the overall look, I’m just not sure how flattering these are for my body (curvy with a butt).

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Courtenay's reviews
July 10th, 2025
Comfy

Baggy but not overly so. Right amount of comfort

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Lisa's reviews
May 11th, 2025
Really like this but a bit short

I don't have long legs and these were short on me! I'm 5'7"

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
May 8th, 2025
Loved these jeans post baby

This trend is easy to wear and flattering for my body when I can't fit back into pre-pregnancy jeans yet. The cut is loose and forgiving but not frumpy.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Olivia's reviews
April 4th, 2025
LOVE

These jeans are SO comfortable! However they do run big so I would go down in size!

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Hips

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Karin's reviews
March 22nd, 2025
Cool fit

I loved the somewhat different fit of these jeans

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Taylor's reviews
February 18th, 2025
perfect for shorter girls

I'm short and have the hardest time finding jeans that fit right especially when I'm renting them. These jeans were perfect and are meant for shorter girls. They don't really have the barrel look that I was hoping for though

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Ellen 's reviews
February 14th, 2025
Loved!

Loved these so much I kept for two months. Comfortable and on trend.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32G
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Veronica's reviews
January 30th, 2025
Cute

The fit was great. I sized up but could have gotten my original size.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Diana's reviews
January 16th, 2025
Size down

So cute but sized down and I'm glad I did.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Lucy's reviews
January 6th, 2025
almost purchased

I loved these, i almost bought them but my only thing is that i wish they had a zipper instead of button up.

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 142lbs
Browse Lexi's reviews
December 6th, 2024
Perfect Jean

Wore these over and over, great barrel jean if ylu are scared of the barrel

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Cheryl's reviews
November 20th, 2024
Loved these!

I was pretty wary about horseshoe jeans, thinking they might make me look huge and ridiculous. These weren't like that at all. I got my regular Madewell 28 and the waist was pretty loose, but I loved the way these jeans fit and felt. They were comfy all day.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 145lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 8th, 2024
Loved it! But wish I had gotten a smaller size

I normally where a 6-8, I got a 6 bc it said it runs small. I wish I had gotten a 4! Lots of compliments though!

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Hillary's reviews
November 5th, 2024
Loved the tight but baggy look

Sized 1 up and it fit perfect!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 42C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 215lbs
Browse Brittany's reviews
October 28th, 2024
On trend silhouette

This shape is very flattering on me presently (more round through the midsection). The slight curve in the legs really balances the body well. Love the high waist, that they are easy through the hips, super comfortable. Overall Love these!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Samantha's reviews
October 17th, 2024
Flattering cut

I have big thighs and these worked perfectly

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Mandi's reviews
October 15th, 2024
Really like these

They have a subtle barrel and I may buy them because they are a great length and just really cute jeans

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
October 13th, 2024
Size down for smaller waist

I normally wear a 27 or 28 lately in madewell jeans, but the waist on this cut runs big, so I liked the 26 best for waist & the 27 best for length

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Nadine's reviews
September 22nd, 2024
Loved these so much!

They run a little bit big and stretch out

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 147lbs
Browse Danyelle's reviews
September 18th, 2024
Perfect casual slouchy jeans

I found them to fit a bit big in the waist. Next time will definitely rent the 28. But loved wearing them. Several times!

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Abigale's reviews
September 4th, 2024
Big but amazing!

I sized down 1 size, but wish I had sized down 2 sizes. They are so comfortable and cute! Want to buy these in the right size.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Hips

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Shelly's reviews
September 2nd, 2024
Love these

They are a little baggy but I'm glad I didn't size down.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Vanessa's reviews
August 23rd, 2024
Runs large

I rented these twice and once I sized down a few sizes, they fit well and were super comfortable/easy to wear.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120120118lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
August 16th, 2025
Runs big but the baggy fit seemed right for the style. Wore them all month

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Gabriella's reviews
June 27th, 2025
Perfect Fit

I loved these so much that I bought them! Super comfortable and flattering! I could love in these! True to size

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