I usually go for the more faded look. These really have a dressy look.  Much darker and almost a shine to them.  MAKE SURE you wash them alone prior to washing with others.  The legs felt almost tight at first but stretch to fit very quickly.  Very true to fit as other Levi 501's I have purchased.  I personally think the Levi's are thinner than they used to be but for these that's OK as it gives them a dressy look.