Obama defends "mom jeans"

BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhuanet) -- U.S. president Barack Obama said "he hates to shop" after his baggy pants were mocked as "mom jeans."

During an interview on NBC's "Today Show" Tuesday, he answered the fashion critics and defended himself.

Obama was in the poor-looking jeans when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game in St. Louis last week.

In the interview, Obama acknowledged that he "looked a little frumpy," but added he hates to shop and that "those jeans are comfortable."

"For people who want a president to look great in tight jeans, I'm sorry," he said.

The interview has however sparked renewed interest in the infamous jeans.

Searches surged on "Obama's mom jeans" and "Obama wears mom jeans," and even a few queries on "what kind of jeans does Obama wear?" could be seen.

It is said that some brave souls are looking to copy the president's devil-may-care look.

(Agencies)