This is my third pair of this model. All three, including this pair, have the quality material and construction I expect from Carhartt. I like a thicker material in the winter and it's hard to imagine pants with thicker material than these have. Consequently, the material doesn't "flow" as thinner material would; for example, when the bottom of the pants leg rests on my shoe, it doesn't bend much there, but rather pushes the lower part of the pants leg up toward the knee, which is fine with me, because I guess I expect thick, sturdy material to act like thick, sturdy material. Part of this may be because I pull the pants from the dryer before they are dry, fold them with creases, and allow them to dry the rest of the way, which may increase the stiffness. I do not have a physically-demanding job, so I can't comment on durability other than to say that no pants that I have had are more durable under light use and repeated laundering. The fit is generous and the pants do not bind around the butt, through the crotch, or in the thighs. For all these reasons, this model is my favorite pants.