I've been buying these jeans now for a good 10 to 12 years. Up until about last year, I would wholeheartedly recommend them. But lately, they seem to be cut too small. The roominess that made them so comfortable to work in is not built into them now. I'm not sure why this company has lost it's quality control in this regard but I assume it has something to do with the jeans possibly not being made in the same places as before.

Ordering a size bigger does not alleviate the problem, it just gives you a a pair of jeans that are too big to wear.  Unfortunately, Carhartt is the only brand I know that makes carpenter jeans this thick and durable that would last more than a year or two.

I have no choice to go to another brand, one that gives the room one needs to do physical work all day long, but unfortunately are not as durable as these are.