If you ask me....874's don't even belong in this thread....they are traditional fits...less the leg openings, I've never felt they were loose. I like them but if anything I find them kinda tight in the thigh....
That said....I just got the stay loose Levi's... 32x32 vs. Gap Barrels 32 x 34's
Barrel: slight taper, higher waist, soft denim, a bit of sag, 2 rolls
Stay Loose: less taper, normal waist, baggier than barrels, 2 rolls
The stay loose is not as big as what polar is doing but up the same alley Overall I think I like the barrels a bit more, to me the denim is just more wearable, and honestly I put the Levi's on and thought...maybe these are a bit big....that said...I'm used to wearing 874's...