Didn't fix like they used to.

I've worn this Wrangler jean, for years, and these fit just as well as the ones, from years ago. I'm a little pudgier, now, than my younger days, but adding to the waist size to continue to fit me doesn't change the rest of the fit. I'll wear Wranglers "˜til I don't.

I own the following jeans: Wrangler (these; cowboy-cut, cowboy-cut slim), Levi's (517 boot-cut, 527 boot-cut, 501), Lee (traditional boot-cut). Out of all of them, these are my second favorite pair of jeans.

To begin with, I'm pretty loyal to Levi's, when I can find the right cut and material of jeans (go to Levi's web site and gather info before purchasing on Amazon). But, some of their style changes/issues/inconsistencies caused me to branch out a little. I had tried the Wrangler cowboy-cut jeans, which ironically, I love wearing with a pair of Converse, but do not love wearing with a pair of boots because they fit a bit too snug over boots. Enter these boot-cut Wrangler jeans, which I didn't even know existed until now. Below are my pros and cons:

Pros:
Fit = I've washed AND dried these , and the fit is fine (a little snug- but not horrible). With Wrangler, I will usually dry in the dryer after the first washing, and then I will air dry after all subsequent washings so that they do not shrink too much.

Cut = these fit at the waist like a traditional pair of jeans. They are not low waisted like "modern" jeans. I guess modern means that when it comes to the back end, sharing is caring. I appreciate that with these, I can avoid wearing a belt without the fear of offending my family as I get in and out of the truck.

Rigid = these are rigid like the Wrangler cowboy-cut jeans. They will last longer than most pairs of jeans because they have not gone through a process of making them worn/softer.

Cost = these run about $10-$13 less than a pair of Levi's boot-cut jeans. Furthermore, the material is thicker and will last longer.

Cons:
Rigid = like Willie Nelson, I like my jeans to be a bit faded/worn. These will get there, but it takes time.

Cost = these will run you about $10 more than Wrangler cowboy-cut jeans, which is ironic in that they are basically identical, aside from the slight flare at the bottom and the missing rivets that are found on cowboy-cut pockets. They still cost less than Levi's and so they are a good deal. Furthermore, they will go on sale for as low as $22 at Sheplers. But Sheplers charges close to $9 in shipping plus tax so you have to load up on items to get free shipping or else you are paying the same for the jeans as what you'll get them for on Amazon with free shipping.

All in all, I'll still buy Levi's when I can score a deal on jeans, but I'm happy to know the Wrangler option exists for me.

Peace.

The fit is perfect and the length is as hoped, and these jeans don't show the top of your boots