I'm writing this with about 15 minutes of body time, but as someone that has gone through his fair share of jeans, I'd consider myself an expert of first looks. One of the hardest parts of buying pants can be vanity sizing, and I'm happy to report that these jeans run true to size, as is, if you measure 36", buy 36". Length runs much the same. Construction is good, with rivets and double-stitching where expected. Denim is soft but respectability hearty (4 season denim), with a fraction of give. Fit on this model runs quite trim, right down to the boot opening. The B18 feels pretty close to an 8inch opening, which makes this pant great for just about any footwear, including cowboy or engineer boots. For those who have bigger thighs or rear, I would recommend opting for the 'relaxed' version of this jean, as there isn't too much grace there. Though the jeans are fantastic, I would have liked to have seen a little more material in the seat, and less space between the back pockets. All pockets are generously sized, which is much appreciated when moving around. Speaking of the seat, this is one area where I forsee issues in the future. While these jeans sit on the hip, anything higher with excessive movement will likely lead to failure. This may also happen if you'd just a bit of a rump, and can see how many of these pull apart at the pocket. Wash cold, hang dry, and you should get your money's worth. If you're trim and want these for style, have at it. If you're more muscular or want to flexibility to move and work about, I'd immediately go to the 'relaxed' tapered jean from Carhartt. Solid value option, which is exactly how work jeans should be. If you're a tad over the inch you measure out, I'd recommend going up a size as well.
