505 jeans use to be made made by Levi's to fit real mean.  Levi's changed the cut of the 505s to now be low riders with skinny little legs. I have personally talked to Levi's Customer Service and basically they don't care about all the old timers that have worn 505s all their lives. There basic answer is that they now are catering to the low rider, pinched honey wearers. Good riddance Levi's!  Don't make the mistake of buying any Levi products as they are foreign made and they don't care about what used to be dedicated customers.