Really I have had good luck with mine and at around 30 dollars on sale its difficult to do much cheaper. I have a pair of black that it took me 8 years to kill. Plus they fit skinny tall Euro me. Their commuter line jeans are well actually really good for riding including reflective when you fold up.seriously! their stuff is crap these days.
i have to admit, i've ponied up for 2 pairs of patagonia jeans now. they are both 2 years old, and look almost brand new, and that's included wearing them weekly. (i did buy both pairs at nearly 50% off though). the quality is really good.