I bought my first 501's in the mid 90's, and still own a few pairs I bought in '99. So when I dropped a few sizes I decided to order this 501. It arrived promptly and well-packaged. Though it was a little roomy - I'm happy to report - it looked the part. Unfortunately it did not "feel" the part. Compared to my older jeans it was very, very light. After a few weeks one seam broke, actually not the seam, but the fabric next to the seam. After having this was fixed the fabric broke next to one of the back pockets, then next to the fly buttons and yesterday, whilst kneeling down to take a photograph, the entire back ripped. After reading the other reviews pertaining to these jeans it would seem many were right in stating the jeans fabric used by Levis nowadays is of an inferior quality. So, after nearly 20 years of buying 501's I can safely say I'll never buy one again.