Yes. For years I wore Levi's then I started to notice the quality of the fabric didn't hold up. I'd be getting tears in the pocket corners etc. Wranglers and Lees are the same way. Then I tried a pair of LL Bean's just to compare. A big difference in how long they last. And I love these for working in the yard. http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/19067?feat=629-GN1&page=men-s-l-l-bean-boots-rubber-moc I have been shopping with them for years.