So, lemme tell you a story:
For most of my childhood, I wore sweats because I preferred the freedom. Most of my family wore sweats or khakis or something not jeans.
As I got older, I found a pair of jeans that actually fit me well and I enjoyed it. Since then, I'm a jeans guy
As I said in your OP' for those of us that work hard out side in the weather, there is no substitute to jeans. I don't like them. If I didn't do hard manual labor that involves machines and water I would never where jeans. When I get home I put on harem pants. They are heaven.