Overall, I like these jeans a lot. The material has a little stretch to it so that it is not as "stiff" as straight denim. That makes them a bit more comfortable than "regular" jeans.

I can find no fault with the craftsmanship. The stitching it tight and the zipper is rugged. The color is nice -- but, I remember when we bought jeans one color and the discolorations due to wear and age were just that. These come with the thigh and knee area pre-distressed and discolored. It is more subtle than others I have seen, but still noticeable. I guess it is a thing now and if that's what you're looking for, these have it.

The length and waist fit true to size and the only complaint I have is a little tightness in the calves, which, as I understand it, may be intentional in "taper jeans." That said, I am not accustomed to wearing jeans that are tapered. If they're supposed to "cling" to my calves, they have that down. I'm from the old school where the legs of my pants are supposed to "hang." When wearing these, I sometimes need to pull the legs back down off my calves after I have been sitting for a while or when I get out of the car. It is a minor annoyance and something that I'm willing to deal with..

I expect to get many years out of these things.