I generally buy Lee jeans as I can often get them for under thirty dollars per pair in retails stores.  I have stayed away from Levi's for a while as they seem over priced to me.  I was interested in trying the Levi's 502 just to see how they compared to the Lee jeans.  The Levi's are much different as this pair has a stretch quality to them and are tapered below the knee.  The jeans feel comfortable but I'm not sure I'm a big fan of the stretch feel and the tapered leg.  These are not "skinny" jeans but they are somewhere in between skinny and regular jeans.  Quality seems good although out of the dryer on first wash the jeans have a bit of a smell.  Must be the stretch fabric material that has the different smell when coming out of the dryer.  Overall the jeans look good but do have a some line patterns on the legs portion.  I'm middle aged and worried these would look like I'm trying to be too young for my age.  While they don't make me look like I'm trying to be too young for my age, they are getting close to that style with the lines and stretch look.

I gave these a four star because of the quality, Levi brand reputation, and that they fit as expected.  I took a star off because of the price compared to other jeans I wear, and the more youthful look.  If you like Levi's and are ok with tapered jeans with a stone washed look then give these a try, I think you will be pleased.  If you are that middle aged dad who just wants jeans for the weekend you might be more comfortable in a lower priced jean like Lee that has a more traditional feel and look.