I like the fit of these jeans very much, but am seriously considering returning them. They have a horrible chemical smell (mothballs?) which is completely overpowering. Ive washed them five times (twice with vinegar) and the smell is still there. Aside from being seriously unpleasant, I worry about it actually being toxic. Ironically, the tag on in the inside of the jeans tells me to care for the planet by washing them less. Ive never had this problem with Levis before.