Bought some NYDJs some years back when they were the only ones I could find with a high (what I’d class as “normal”) waist. They were mega expensive - over £100 from John Lewis - but the fit was superb. After a couple of years, as the fabric was so soft, they developed holes between the upper thigh where they rub. To the extent that I’ve had to darn them (oh, yes!). Twice. And now I wear them for cleaning. What a waste of money! M&S jeans used to be a fab fit & proper denim but, sadly, those days are long gone.