I've never bought a new pair of Levis jeans. I've owned a few hand-me-down or thrift shop pairs, but If I buy 'em new I get whatever's cheapest.

Back in the 70's, when jeans were frowned upon as work apparel for all but blue-collar jobs, I did wear Levis brand corduroys almost exclusively. They were about the only casual-but-not-bluejeans option available at the time.