As a big guy I'd say finding pants that aren't demeaning, and that look reasonably fashionable is the hardest of all the clothing challenges.  Shirts - I just buy tall shirts so they stay tucked in.  I'm not *that* big - 46 in waist.

I bought these Savane pants based on reviews here at Amazon.  I'm generally not someone who buys pants on-line without having first bought them in stores.  Even that is difficult as it's not easy to determine just which style I've purchased.  Anyway...  One of the other reviews said this "They also have the belt loops in the right places as well (big men will understand...)."  That was enough for me to buy because I understand.  Well, that review was 2 years ago.  I think they have moved the belt loops.  The picture doesn't show this - in the zipper/closure area Savane uses a fly out panel w/button and the belt covers the fly out panel and button.  Well, the belt catches on the bottom of the button.  And now the waistline is bunched above the belt because the belt is hooked below the button.

Big men need more belt loops than other sizes, especially loops closer to the zipper/closure area.  Otherwise the challenge is to keep the belt from slipping over the top waistline of the pants.  So with these pants you not only have the belt sliding up over the waistline, but you can also have the belt catching on the button and bunching the waistline of the pant above the belt.  This is what I mean by big men's pants looking demeaning - ie not very dignified.

So, really Savane?  I need to tell a pant manufacturer this info?  Especially one that apparently has a positive reputation for providing fashion to big guys?

I'm giving 3 stars.  I've worn them twice, and as far as I can tell they're a good, 5 star pair of pants in every other respect.  For configuring the pants with standard belt loop placements, and the fly out panel w/button...  you get -2 stars, and this review.  Net 3 stars.  Do better.

It's Aug 2012 - 6 months after I wrote this review.  Called a tailor who wanted to de-cuff the pants to get material in order to add belt loops, and charge me $40.  No thanks.  Savane - hello?  Does what I say not resonate?  Two simple fixes and these are awesome pants.

I think I'll upload some pictures next time I wear them.