Seven, William Rast, True Religion, and Rock n' Republic are my go-to brands.
Some Carhartt jeans are still made in the US. Check the labels. Another good deal - especially if you are concerned about durability - is Lands' End and L.L. Bean. They have a no questions asked return policy.
Me,
I wear Wrangler for work and Levis 501 for everyday ...
wheel,
Great fit (plenty of room), stylish, durable, and they are relaively inexpensive ($25/pair).
DD™
They are the only jeans I will buy. Extremely tough...Ive had several pairs for more than 5 years
They come in 3 fits...Loose, Regular and Slim maybe.
Anyway I highly suggest giving them a try.
They look damn good on me.
:)
(granted, I live in the city. We don't haul shrubbery or hang drywall or anything like that. These jeans are specifically to wear to clubs with $20 covers and $200 tables....)