Firstly, a few things. This started as a late night idea that I would try on every pair of jeans one after the other and immediately jot down a few thoughts on them. Dark lighting plus dark clothing does make it tough to see details. The first seven pairs were already folded in a holding zone, but I hadn't been comfortable in getting rid of them without another look. I also have had jeans cycle in and out of favor, so I sometimes need a bit of time to make final cuts. And my weight has fluctuated enough over the years that slightly snug is not out of bounds to fit well later, although too tight on the leg in a skinny jean way isn't going to change.
Skylurker - I greatly appreciate you taking the time to offer specific feedback, and it falls very closely in line with my own thinking.
Letting go of: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11
Keep for a few months: 1, 6
If these fit comfortably by early fall, I will bring back into rotation, otherwise, I will move them along.
May have waistband altered: 10
these are kind of loose in the waist, which is why I'm not wearing regularly, but I like them, and would wear them more often with that tweaked.