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The medium rise and slight taper from the knee hit the sweet spot for me—sits comfortably without feeling boxy or skinny. The Cone Mills denim has that sturdy, substantial hand-feel you don't get with cheaper jeans, and the button fly adds a nice old-school touch.

The Light Limestone wash is even better in person, a faded indigo that looks like it's been broken in for years. The straight leg with a slight taper hits perfectly at the ankle, and that Cone Mills denim feels substantial without being stiff.

The button fly feels a little stiff at first, but the Cone Mills denim is so substantial that it reminds me of a pair I wore for a decade. The light Limestone wash has already started to fade nicely along the creases after just a few wears.