The claims about stain resistance are true.  I'm gotten some tough stains that washed away without special treatment.  They are not waterproof, but do hold water on the surface for a short period in order to brush it away.  This is my fifth pair of the same pants in different colors.  They have not faded in any capacity that I can see.  The material is stiff (particularly before a few wash cycles).  They keep a pressed look that means they maintain a certain stiffness.  At this point, I use them for workout clothing.  They are $10 more than the regular fatigues and in my opinion, definitely worth the difference.  I have not worn them in hot weather but the comfort is better than I expected.  There are built-in metal loops for attaching any number of devices.