Yeah 2003, that's when they became popular. People who are under the impression they are popular now are extremely late to the game. They are the jeans that brought "expensive" jeans into the mainstream.
And Zaf 796, I don't even know that is, I had to Google it, and they look ridiculous. I can't believe people even still wear bootcut anymore. And the fact that you implied that I wear Dielels offends and saddens me.
In any case, you must be deeply offended because you obviously wear Diesels. Did you get them at mall? Maybe you can pick up some diamonds from Zales afterwards too.
And you want some different brands, it depends where you live. Just go to a local jean shop and they will get you sorted and for much less then a pair of Diesels. As far as what to recommend, I'm in Australia so unless they sell Aussie brands there I can't be of much help.