The stout, the sturdy, the portly, the ample, the Borgnine Men of generous proportions, please note, these are great slacks. These are comfy, even without the comfort-waist, and true to size, reliable. I don't know why they're discontinued, but I'm glad they're still in-stock here at Amazon. We prefer the way these actually are 100% cotton, not shiny stuff, and don't like shiny clothes. It's worth having soft cotton, even if I must somewhat patiently iron out this fabric. These pants work well with reinforced Keens, for comfort from the feet up. Good luck, and be comfortable.