Depends on what you're doing with the jeans. I've never worn my normal jeans out I'm just a year. I also only wash them if they smell or are visibly dirty. If I'm doing something particularly messy or rough, I use my older jeans. It's similar to the old wisdom that two pairs of boots used together will last longer than two pairs consecutively, because you can "rest" the wet ones which puts less wear on them.

Someone else mentioned Carhart. I have some Duluth cool max pants that are also highly durable.

I was wearing out jeans in a month or less and started buying Carhartt pants and it was much better. If I was working as much on my knees as I used to I would also try sewing patches on the knees.

Dry your clothes on a line instead of a clothes dryer and they'll last twice as long.

try military grade pants, they're expensive, but last forever. U can find them in casual, more civilian appearance, even jeans-like.

How often are you washing your jeans?

Every week or two. And machine drying, on the lowest heat setting possible.

Jeans used to stand up to that. Maybe I’m washing them “too much” (wars have been fought over the Right Way to do denim care) but since they used to handle it just fine, I know it’s possible for new jeans to do it...

I’d suggest you not wash your jeans so often. If you think they’ve gotten some gross stuff on them just hang them and spray some disinfectant spray.

I wash my jeans every couple months, I just use a bucket and then hang them to dry for a couple days.

You probably have the stretch jeans which are popular but wear out. Get pure cotton. The dryer is also hard on them.

Levi’s lol.

Thanks for your contribution.

What brand do you recommend?

I also wear Levi’s.

To me they’re an iconic brand and will always be cool. Build quality wise it’s all right for the price, but I’ve also never really bought any other brands so I can’t compare.