I bought my 1st pair of these @ a consignment shop for $8.00.  Wore em all the time.  After 3 or4 years of abuse, they needed to be replaced.
Thank you AMAZON!  I live 2 hours away from retail activity.  I knew my size, the jean's style number and went to work on my laptop.  A few days later they arrived.  Perfect fit!  Same style as the previous pair.  Sure cost more than the original pair, but when I think about price per wearing (aprox $0.55 a week for 1 year--these jeans will last at least 2-3 years).
They are nice enough to wear to work.  Their comfort is outstanding.  I am thinking about getting a few more pairs of em in other colors.