Oh my god I never thought my 9 year old would wear jeans! He's the pickiest kid in the world, and if he's uncomfortable with clothes, he fidgets and complains all the time. Constantly and relentlessly. But he actually wore them to school yesterday! He even said he liked her! I think it helped that the material is nice and it fits him perfectly (he was always slightly above average for his age and weight). The fabric is stretchy and smooth. Not as tight as traditional jeans which are thick and sturdy. But they're not too flimsy, so I think they'll be great for our cold Wisconsin winters. I also think the pants are well made. I didn't find any protruding threads or ugly stitching that would be out of place. I've washed both twice and they hold up in the wash. I highly recommend these pants. And did I mention that I think they're super cute!?!?! Can't recommend enough!