My son is attending school for Masonary and he asked for Carhartt pants for Christmas. Well it turned a bit cold before Christmas and he was working on a school project that was outside. I gave him these pants early and he loves them! The lining keeps him nice and warm and he doesn't have to try and wear long johns under his jeans. They are holding up very well so far and they look great too. I told him what the other reviewer said about being on the roof and the material shifting both directions, so he's going to be careful. Thank you for that. But the pants are well constructed and they aren't stiff.