I've tried all kinds of different jeans through my life and these are by far the very best in terms of comfort, fit, looks, and durability. I already own these in blue as well and so this is my 2nd pair. In particular, they really shine when climbing outdoors since they are rugged enough to handle all the rock-to-denim rubbing, but stretchy enough to not restrict your movement despite being a relatively tight fit. Plus, after you dust off the chalk and dirt, they work equally well in a casual or work setting as your everyday pants.