Yes, the denim is thin, but that's the way jeans are going these days. I compared them to a new pair of 501s I have and the fabric is exactly the same thickness (old 501s were like upholstery fabric; not so anymore--tho maybe the shrink to fit ones are still that way). Comparing the two, the initial fit and quality is pretty much identical. In fact, I can lay these over my 501s of the same size and the cut is virtually identical, no more than a few mm off at any given point.

For my part, I really like that modern jeans have gotten thinner. It means they're more flexible and fit better right from the start, though they do wear a LOT faster--but that's going to be true of all fashion brands. Wranglers and Carhart might still be thick, but they have a dumpier fit.

I like that these jeans are low key. The stitching on the pockets is simple and understated black on black. In fact, everything about the jeans, from the stitching to the dark antique brass hardware, is understated, which means they can be dressed up or down.

I'd put these in the same range as Levi's or the nicer lines they sometimes have at Target, and I'd be willing to pay accordingly. Since the Amazon pricing ranges from 30 to 50 bucks, I'd stick with the lower end of that range. After 35-40, you're not really getting a good value for your dollar, since you could get a similar nice pair of 501s on amazon for around 40 or a similar pair at Target for under 40. But if your size is one of those around 30, grab it--they're a nice fit, and good looking enough to dress up.