These are real work jeans.  They seem cut slightly larger then normal, which if fine for the working man.  It means no binding or rising of the legs up over boot tops.  I have 8 pair, and they seem to last about two years, and that is under hard use. They get softer with use.  I will continue to purchase these specific jeans.  So tough, they laugh at Levi's, Carhart, and Kirkland brand jeans!