What I really wanted were Levi's 505 jeans, but I'm finding it incredibly painful to part with a buck, so I took a risk, hoping these would be comparable...within reason.

They fit about the same, and from 10 feet away look about the same.

And they pretty much are.  Good enough for government work, aye?

The denim isn't as thick, and the color isn't quite as classy--to be honest I can't put my finger on what I don't like as much about the color, but it isn't as dark as I like, and it's closer to royal than navy.  Whatever.

Still, for $15 less, I'm pleased enough.