I've been wearing 501s for a couple of decades and after this pair of jeans I'm done. The cut is different (more skinny jean like), sits too low and the fabric feels super thin and soft. I'm not some hip California kid, just a regular guy who really liked my normal 501s. I'd own two to three pair the newest of which might get worn to the office on a Friday and the older ones used for outdoor work. This new 501 is no good for either. Too low to wear to the office. Too thin of material to have any chance of standing up to any actual use.