What's nicer than a pair of good quality, basic 501 Levi's? You know how they're going to fit and what to expect. Consistency, quality, value, comfort and they're still cool After many years. I don't ever remember them NOT being in style.
Good product; ;however, the area where the "buttons" enter the jean material to slot into place, is thicker than in years past. So, it is more difficult to engage the buttons.
NEVER had an issue with the older/thinner area of my previous 501 jeans.