So Long Levi's

I've been wearing Levi jeans for over 30 years (501 & 550)...they've always fit and have been very durable. I don't mind paying more if I know I'm getting quality. Yes, I'm one of those that stick with a product for decades as long as the quality of the product remains superior and Levi's has always fit into that category ....until now. I recently bought several pairs of Levi's and the stitching on the back pocket "V's" started coming undone after a single wash. Not just on one pair ....on all of them. Extremely irritating to say the least ...especially since I paid almost $40 for each pair. In addition, the denim just doesn't seem as rugged/tough as it used to be. I suspect Levi has lost their dedication to quality to cut costs ... unfortunately, not all that unusual with a lot of larger companies these days.After some advice from a co-worker, I decided to try the Carhartt jeans (Traditional Fit) and purchased a single pair on Amazon to try them out. They arrived on Tuesday, I washed them Tuesday night, I wore them all day Wednesday, and today (Thursday) I will buy at least 4 more pair on Amazon. Folks, these are good jeans ...they're what Levi's use to be. As a bonus, they are much more reasonably priced (around $10 less than the Levi's I purchased). I've worn other Carhartt products over the years and have always been impressed ...I'm glad I found these jeans. Here is where you really need to pay attention ..this is my very first review I've ever posted on Amazon and I've bought a lot of products on Amazon. If that doesn't tell you something about these jeans, I don't know what will. My only concern at this point is to see how they perform after a long period of wear and multiple washes ...will update review if they don't perform as I expect they will.