Having read all the reviews (negative & positive) about these legendary jeans, with all due respect, I have the following comments:

1. Most of the people who criticize Levi's for lowering quality, I ask you to show me another company which sells BOOTCUT jeans at 31.99 (thats the price i paid). I will gladly concede and change loyalties. Any other jean with "Bootcut" appended to its name instantly becomes premium. And yes, I did try the old navy bootcuts. They lasted all of 3 months.
2. The new Levi's quality is not meant for working in. They are meant for casual wear. does Levi's at any time imply that these are work clothes. Dickies - Yes.
3. Most reviewers complain that "these" jeans are not quite as good as "those" jeans. Well, when you bought those jeans, did Levi's sign a contract with you that all subsequent purchases would be of same quality?  Every purchase transaction is a Stand alone contract. Every fresh purchase needs due diligence check carried out.

I have only this to say: These are the best value for money, bootcut jeans in the whole wide world. They stand unchallenged in price and cut. Undefeated champions in the budget bootcut category. They make me look good.

DISCLAIMER: I HAVE NO CONNECTION TO LEVI;S COMPANY. JUST A LEVI'S LOVER.