Sure, Levi's may cost a bit more than Walmart or Sears jeans, but the value is in the long run. These just last and last.  I used to buy Gymboree for my son because those seemed well made, but the seams were rough, and while their adjustable waist was nice, the buttons frequently broke,rendering the 'adjustable' part useless.

Levi's can be had for less than Gymboree, and the seams are nicer, softer...these are still little guys and not men. Their clothes should be comfy.  The adjustable waist has a huge variance, which helps with a long and skinny five year old who can wear a 3 shorts but is too tall.  He's in a six slim and I can adjust them to the smallest and they are still comfy withOUT too much bulk.

Plus, little Levi butts are just the cutest.  The knees last in these, and they wash nicely (fabric softener does help).  We have three of the colors, my son likes the darkest best.

One gripe: the snap for the jeans is pretty hard for little hands. I usually have to help but he does okay at school so it must not be that much of a difference.

Great product!  We like the 549's too.