I'm happy to say that I bought these jeans to fill out my wardrobe now that I've lost some weight.  My older regular jeans were not only a size larger, but were a more generous cut, so I was worried about how these would feel - I usually have pretty full pockets.  These are definitely tighter, and I have to manage my pocket contents a little more carefully, but all in all they are comfortable.  The trade-off is worth it to feature my improved physique, and these are a more stylish cut.  The materials and construction are definitely sturdy - just a good pair of Levi's.