It feels great to have the right size. In my case, I've lost weight and all my Levis were too loose in the waist. These fit perfectly. Now I don't need a belt with a tucked in tee shirt. I prefer the 505s for their classic style, especially the "sits st the waist" part. The legs, seat and everything else are in "moderate" proportions, not too tight, not to loose. And the zipper, of course. Gotta have a zipper.

Having been a loyal Levi’s shopper the quality far exceeds any competitor

I like the fit and style of my new jeans except for the length. I haven't had the chance to get them shortened

My brother wears Levi's 505's all the time, but he usually buys them in a cheap store or from Costco. Turns out that Levi's makes their jeans in different qualities for different merchants, and what he's been getting are of lower quality than those sold by stores like Macy's. I just bought him a pair of the stretch version as a birthday gift, and he immediately commented on the quality upgrade. They look great on him and he finds the touch of stretch very comfortable. I don't think these will sag like his cheaper ones do. Yup, he'll be buying his 505's from Macy's from now on. I think I damaged his cheap gene.