These are the only jeans my son will wear. They wear like iron and he says they feel great. So twice a year as a gift for a birthday or Christmas gift I know this is a gift that will be used all year round. The 501 have a button front that my son likes and that is hard to find in any other brand. I have been buying Levi's for my son and my self for over thirty years. You can not beat them for price and quality.