Jeans give me a sense of firmness. Sometimes when I’m “too” comfortable, jeans give me a sense of structure where I feel less like a slob. Discomfort in general. Pushing yourself. Expanding your threshold, stamina, skills.
Just other types of pants. To me, jeans represent discomfort and stiffness. I‘ll probably buy another pair but need to do it IRL, not online, to make sure they fit well.