In the past year, I have purchased and worn four pairs of these slacks. All of them were purchased on sale for $25 each. At that price, they're a terrific value. If I buy these in the future, I might go as high as $30 but would start checking out the alternatives past that point.

My experience with these slacks has varied, and there seem to be a few patterns worth reporting. For instance, the lighter colors like sand and khaki seem to wear much better than the darker shades. The darker shades show fading and wear much faster than the others. The permaprest quality also seems to give out much faster than with the light shades.

Also, the degree of "relaxed" fit can and does change with the production run. The slacks that I bought a year ago expanded by as much as 1 1/4 inch at the waist. In contrast, the slacks that I purchased more recently expand only 3/4 inch or so. This difference may seem slight but can add considerably to the level of comfort or discomfort.

As far as construction, I have had no problems with these slacks. Seams and sewing in general have been fine, zippers work, and sizing is pretty exact.

I will probably be tossing my darker slacks in the next couple of months because of the aforementioned problems. If I can get a good buy on the lighter shades, however, I would not hesitate to get them. They are fairly attractive slacks in an unobtrusive way.