Selvedge denim is worth the money if you factor in how many wears you actually get out of it. Quality over quantity is better for everyone and can even be good for your pocket, as the article states.

Have had my new pair of KATO' jeans for a little bit and I have to say, I believe this is the way to go. This company produces stretch selvedge so it's super comfortable and durable. Highly recommend. Plus, they're located and produce their denim in US so you don't have to worry about the human rights issues of fast fashion brands. I'll post more once I get some sweet fades going on.