I've been buying Levi's since before they were $5 a pair.........that's a long time.  These 505's are cut different and are made of a lighter weight material, plus they are no longer made in America.  Shame on Levi.  Levi has lost a loyal customer by cheapening their product yet charging premium prices.  I found that I can buy other name brand jeans for a third the cost of Levi's that are of similar quality and fit better.  I'll not buy Levi's again.