I bought these jeans to replace an older pair of 505s.  Other comments about fit are true, they are slimmer.  However the material is flimsy and the construction is poor.  I've decided to keep them but the rivets are shoddy and the material is like gauze.  I'm going to have to find another brand.  Levi's are (generously) second rate now and not worth the price.  What a shame.