This is the first pair of jeans I've had to buy in a few years.  I was replacing a pair of the same make and model, Levi's Men's 505s.  The fabric is lighter, the cut is lower, really down on the hips now.  Clearly cost cutting has been going on.  They fit OK and I'm keeping them, but a standard model from a venerable brand should not be getting watered down.  Clearly will not be lasting as long.  These should be branded under a new number to identify the new cut and the cheaper fabric!!