I have bought these jeans several times in the past and they have been great.  This latest order of two pairs were different than all the others
  Within a month, both pairs tore in the same place in the upper thigh (below the crotch).  I still have several other pairs that I have had for several years in the exact same size and they have not had any issues.  They do not fit tight at all so it is not a fit issue either.  Either I got a bad batch, or the quality has decreased drastixally.