First as to Wrangler as a tall person (6'9") a long inseam is hard to find. Wrangler is the only one I can consistently find in a 40" most brands consider 36" tall and even if they come in a 38" they shrink and are to short. So Wrangler 13mwz has been my jean for a long time. The 47mwz have taken the things I like about the 13mwz (size, style, durability and price) and made them better. I like the fit better in the seat waist and thigh they just seem much more comfortable. And I really like the improvements in the pockets as mentioned in the other review the pockets are cut lower, as a Truck Driver a clip knife is almost a necessity and with the new pocket height I don't even know it's there. The new size and location of the coin pocket that I guess is listed now as a phone pocket(would have to be a real small one)actually makes it usable before with a belt on being it was up against the waist of the pants it was just to hard to use. Bought 2 pair a few months ago and just ordered 4 pair more so they can be my everyday pant. As far as durability, the 2 pair I have I wear as often as I can and they still look new so the new denim is first quality. At less than $30 a pair why buy anything else?