Overall, I love Seven jeans. I have been buying them for years and have them in many different styles. This, however, was my first pair of distressed jeans from them. As always, they fit great around the waist. They are low-rise, yet I don't feel like my back side is going to fall out when I sit down. They are made great and even though they are "distressed" you can tell they will last a long time. Unfortunately, however, I don't think this will be my favorite pair of jeans. The distressing feels too symmetrical -- an obvious indication that I spent money to have someone tear holes in my expensive jeans. The knee holes are almost exactly the same, as are two distressed patches at the hips (right by the pockets so the lining is always poking through). Yes the distressing on the thighs are different, but I guess I notice the symmetry more than the irregularity. Also, I am 5'10 and I feel like the holes in the knees hit me just at my knee cap in such a way that it pinches my knees out of the hole in an awkward/unflattering way. I feel like someone that is smaller might not have this issue. So, would I race to buy another pair of these jeans in particular? No. Would I still recommend the brand that makes them? Yes.