I like to wait awhile before I review items to see if they live up to my expectations.  I bought a pair of these pants about a year ago and they do...so much so that I bought another pair about a month ago.

My work is outside and requires a lot of kneeling on concrete, asphalt, or rocky ground while repairing equipment.  These are the best pants I have ever owned in more than 25 years of this work.

Some things I like about these pants:
  1. A year later and the original pair I bought shows hardly any wear.
  2. The extra wide/long belt loops don't tear off like thin ones do.
  3. The knee pads are removeable so I can use one pair for both pairs of pants.
  4. The knee pad pockets are built-in, so I don't have to mess with straps that are either so loose that they slip down or are so tight thay they chafe the back of my knee and/or cut off the circulation to my leg.
  5. Each knee pad pocket has a pocket inside on the bottom so the knee pad will not fall out.
  6. I can put items in the utility pockets and wear the pockets outside my seatbelt when I'm driving so I can easily reach in to get something.
  7. The fabric is strong and durable (see #1), yet they are breathable enough to not get overheated in hot summer weather.
  8. There are more than enough pockets for everything I usually carry.

Some things I don't like about these pants:
A year later and I still really can't think of anything.  Yes, they are a bit pricey, but they are worth every penny.  They last long enough to more than make up for the extra expense.  I will be getting more in the future so I can throw away my "swiss cheese" pants.

I have had many people see these pants and ask me where I got them.  I tell them to go to Amazon.com and search for Blaklader (which I have to spell for them).  OK, maybe an easier name would be nice!

8/24/13

One minor negative and one suggestion for improvement.  The kneepads location is a little low for me, so I have to hike up my pants before I kneel down or else my knees will hit the ground above the pads.  The suggestion is that they make these with shin pads as well!  Ouch!

The first pair of pants I bought a few years ago finally developed a hole in one knee and the zipper pull broke off.  They are still very usable, though, and I will.