These are great pants. They are a good in-between weight and fabric material. Warm enough to layer up below freezing and do okay in these hot summer days of construction work. I would rate them a 6/10 for breathability. The fabric does not grab stickers or burrs when I'm in the field or hiking. It wears well, between my construction day job and outdoors activitites, I can wear a pair for about 8-12 months before a significant tear appears. Usually the tears happen around the bottom of a front pocket from my phone. The edges of the pockets are durable (and thin) too, great for your pocket knife, flashlight, or tape measure. The zippered slash pocket on the left thigh is the big winner for me with these pants. Big enough for a small flashlight, pliers, nippers, aviation snips, smaller wrenches, slim folding razor knife, a rectangular nicotine vice, a folding comb etc etc etc. And the zipper is great. They look pretty good as far as not screaming that they are tacticool, "country", or have a million lines and pockets like some pricey outdoors pants go. Don't wear these to the office or a date, do wear these in the woods or on your motorcycle. Are they the most comfortable? No. Though they allow for movement, they are stiff. I can't knock a star off for that. When I'm kneeling on a rough surface or crawling, I appreciate that they are a "Reinforced Utility Pant." I do wish it was easier to buy odd numbered sizes, I would buy more of these for sure. Between weight fluctuations and layering up, i would like more options for sizes. These have been my favorite Wrangler Riggs line of pants for 90 of blue collar life and hobbies. I'm on the lookout for the next best work pants, so far though these have been the reigning champ for three years.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]