Jeans must be the dullest form of lally covering known, especially jeans bores. Why on gods earth a pair might cost over £200 is incredible. They must be the least effective form of sartorial expression known to man.
I’m sure people say the same about spending £2K+ on a bike!
Like bikes, you want a cheap pair made in the far east you pay peanuts, if you want a pair hand made by a small volume manufacturer out of specific denim to a specific fit and style you pay for the privilege.
Personally if I had the money I’d spend it on premium denim, but outside of work I live in jeans.