Wrangler · 13MWZPW · PW versions by the late 1970s or early 80s, still made
PW on a Wrangler style number means prewashed, though sellers often read it as Pro Rodeo. The 13MWZPW is the standard 13MWZ Cowboy Cut, washed at the factory so it arrives softer and a shade lighter than the rigid version that buyers break in themselves. The mix-up is easy to see, since western stores still sell it as the official ProRodeo competition jean, and Wrangler has been the PRCA's official jean since 1974. The suffix was in use by the late 1970s or early 80s, when Wrangler made a prewashed 31MWZPW in the USA that Long John later showed worn to a ranch hand's shape. Older pairs are the ones to hunt. Look for Made in USA on the tag, since Wrangler's last American sewing plant closed in 2005, and expect anything newer to be imported.
Date it from the photos
Reissues and repros
The 13MWZPW is still in production, so most listings are recent imports. Made in USA on the tag is the quickest way to find an older pair.
If you’ll wear it
This is the Wrangler to buy if you want the Cowboy Cut without breaking in stiff rigid denim.
If you’ll collect it
Few collect these, but a USA-made pair from the 1980s or 90s with real wear has the fades people want.
It's the same Original Fit as the 13MWZ, high at the waist and straight through the leg over boots. A prewashed pair should stay closer to its tag than a rigid 13MWZ, which can lose up to about an inch in the waist over the first washes. Retailers list today's 13MWZPW at about an 11⅞-inch front rise and a 16¾-inch leg opening around. On an older pair, still ask for the waist flat and doubled, the inseam and the rise, because years of washing change any pair.
New to measuring old denim? Our measuring guide shows where to put the tape.
Measurements first, then the details
Prewashing takes some life out of the denim, so knees and the seat wear through sooner on a hard-worn pair. Look for frayed hem backs from boot heels and crotch wear. A darn or patch is fine.
Buying guide
For a prewashed Cowboy Cut, we'd take the Made in USA pair tagged 31x30 that the seller measured at 30x28, at $32 delivered. There are at least 215 for sale, all from US sellers here, and most ask $25–40 delivered. PW stands for prewashed, though sellers often read it as Pro Rodeo, and it's the standard 13MWZ washed at the factory, so it stays closer to its tag than a rigid pair. Look for Made in USA on the tags, since Wrangler's last American sewing plant closed in 2005, and pass on a Made in Mexico pair like the 2007 one here if you want an older one. Get the waist flat and doubled, the inseam and the rise from the photos or the seller.
$20.13est. delivered
The lowest ask at $20 delivered, a 13MWZPW in 33x34 titled starched and dark wash. There's no Made in USA in the title, so check the tags in the photos.
Vintage WRANGLER 13MWZPW 33 x 34 Mens Starched JEANS Blue Dark Wash COWBOY CUT
$31.62est. delivered
Tagged 31x30 but measured 30W x 28L, dark denim, Made in USA, at $32 delivered. The measured size is what makes it the safe buy.
Wrangler Jeans Size 31 x 30 Dark Denim Measures 30W X 28L Made In USA 13MWZPW
$35.09delivered
A Made in USA 13MWZPW in 35x34 at $35 with free shipping, right at the median. Ask for the waist flat and the inseam before you buy.
Vintage Wrangler 13MWZPW Jeans 35x34 Blue Denim Cowboy Cut Made In USA Cotton
$32.96est. delivered
A 40x34 titled 90s USA with an original wallet fade, at $33 delivered. A worn-in USA pair from the 90s is the one with the fades people want.
VTG Wrangler 13MWZPW Cowboy Cut Jeans Mens 40x34 Original Wallet Fade 90s USA
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Used$20.13est. delivered
$12.99 + $7.14 shipping
Buy It Now$12.99
Good buy
Titled starched, dark wash, 33x34.
Seller: sherdan1
100% positive
Used$31.62est. delivered
$18.99 + $12.63 shipping
Buy It Now$18.99
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Good buy
Tag 31x30, measures 30x28. Made in USA.
Seller: snkbayoutreasures
99% positive
Used$35.09delivered
$35.09 · free shipping
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35x34, Made in USA. Free shipping.
Seller: nature-coast-treasures
99.9% positive
Used$32.96est. delivered
$22.97 + $9.99 shipping
Buy It Now$22.97
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Titled 90s USA with a wallet fade, 40x34.
Seller: rewearstudio
99.8% positive
Used$21.85delivered
$21.85 · free shipping
Buy It Now$21.85
Our take
42x30, Made USA. Free shipping.
Seller: youshouldpickmellc
99.6% positive
Used$33.94est. delivered
$24.95 + $8.99 shipping
Buy It Now$24.95
Our take
40x36, USA made.
Seller: rcpilot34
99.9% positive
Used$37.87est. delivered
$23.88 + $13.99 shipping
Buy It Now$23.88
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Titled Made in Mexico 2007, 37x32. A newer import.
Seller: caru_3593
99.8% positive
Used$55.00est. delivered
$45.00 + $10.00 shipping
Buy It Now$45.00
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Our take
W42 L30, Made in USA. Above the band.
Seller: vintage_valtin
99.3% positive
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