A couple of (very specific) Levi's Capital E questions

[DGP]

Yes, I know there are Levi's-specific threads, but I have a few specific questions and don't want them to get buried.

I saw these:

http://www.barneys.com/501%20-%20Dee...efault,pd.html

and thought I might like them. I've never liked Capital E stuff in the past because the denim seemed too thin and soft. So my questions:

Will the quality of these be on par with other Levi's 501s, or am I much better off with the originals?

Has anyone seen the denim? Is it any thicker than other Cap E stuff?

What effect does the resin coating have?

Will the fit mirror the rest of the newer 501 models?

On principle, is paying almost $170 for a pair of dark Levi's insane?

For anyone who has seen the jeans in person, can they be used for more upscale occasions, or better left for weekending?

 

[Crazy]

I've owned a pair of Cap Es before and they fit amazingly but got torn up in 3 months. I imagine these 501s will not be much better.

My recommendation is to go with some APC new standards (or rescue, depending on your build) and for $20 less you'll get much nicer denim. However, the original 501 STFs are classic, will probably fade better, and will save you much more than $20 over the Capital Es.

 

[aging in rhythm]

the stitching looks too much like a $40 pair of Levi's for me to justify spending four times that.

 

[itsjustadrian]

pickup some new 501 stf's with the new branding, making sure they're the '47 cut or just go with apc's new standards.

 

[DGP]

No real interest in the New Standards, they look too much like the Helmut Langs I already have. Are there any of the original 501s that are dark/raw like that but are not STF? Too much work/guessing for me...

 

[Listi]

If money is no object, why not just get some LVC 1947?