I had tried the carhart traditional fit jeans and hated them! I love the fit of these jeans and the price! I used to wear Levi 505s but have now switched to these not only due to the price being lower but they are much more durable than the levis! Plus I am finally replacing my primal pairs and they have lasted 3 years. As an electrician crawling around and bending over that's great! Levi's always ripped at the back pockets after 6 months. These wore out at the crotch seam after 3 full years of use.