I used to buy a similar item by carhartt, that was nearly double the price, and was discontinued.I'm a welder, so the wear I'm putting on either pair of pants is sparks, kneeling on concrete, loading the pockets with tools, and lots of miscellaneous bending.The carhartt's would last a third of the year before they got holes. I wonder if maybe the fabric was too tough, because it would always tear in the crotch, butt, and knee. The carharrts were also a lot rougher, and would shrink more when washed.This pair is softer/more stretchy than the carharts. I've already gotten a longer life out of them, no holes yet. In my opinion, the pockets are in more convenient places. Washing on hot seems to have less of a dramatic effect on this pair.These pants will be my new go to for as long as they're in production.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]