I own almost every brand and type of tactical pants, from Blackhawk to Propper to Tru-Spec, and I have to say these are presently my favorite. I'm 5 10" 178 with a 34" waist so the large, regular fit me very well. The expandable waist fits snug and is comfortable  and I don't have to constantly pull them up.  The best feature of these pants is the pockets! The side leg pockets are great for my cell phone, flashlight, pocket knife, video camera or about anything else I can carry in a pocket. I can't carry everything I need in a pair of jeans. As for the durability, I wash and wear these at least once or twice a week and after 3 years [when I bought my 1st pair] I have yet to wear out a pair. Last but not least, they do seem to resist color fade better than most.