I went through the Levi’s crisis too. They definitely aren’t made like they used to be. They have become a fashion brand and not a utility brand. The closest I have come to the old school Levi’s is making sure they are 100% percent cotton. Not blended with 30% spandex or whatever. I still wear them because they have a wide variety of cuts that look good on my weird shaped ass. I have them saved on Amazon so I can grab a few when the price drops.