What brand of jeans?

Levi used to be the go-to blue jean but price is up and quality is down. I use the firehose work pants from Duluth Trading. They're a bit pricey up front but they wear well. You can watch for when they're on sale too. If you can deal with the work pant look instead of the blue jean look give 'em a try.

x2 Duluth trading, I don't have the firehose work pants but I have some of the firehose jeans and they are super comfortable and they hold up a lot better than denim jeans. They come in blue as well as khaki etc. 100% cotton. They look really good too. Yes they cost a little more but they don't wear out, so you aren't having the bother of replacing them. And they have a 100% guarantee where if at any time you're not happy they will refund your money or replace them.

Also if you want regular denim jeans they make them too but I'm hooked on the firehouse material. Levis aren't what they used to be!