After extensive testing we love these BDUs. We're former military officers who think these low-key black BDUs are great. They retain military standards but have been upgraded to fit our current needs. They fit well and are built for superior endurance. One niggling complaint: the shipping charge is much higher than the UPS cost of shipping these in an envelope. So, 4.5 stars.

8/26/10 UPDATE: We'd now give these 5+ STARS. We use these BDU's daily for field work. We've owned our first black pairs of these BDUs for over a year and have reordered a few times. COMMENTS: [1] Management responded to our comment after our second order about high shipping cost by slashing shipping charges by ~half. [2]The left front quad pocket is perfect size for a military spec Brute cell phone with direct connect allowing for hands free communication with the OEM telephone ear bud. [3] The heavy duty 2" black nylon web belt that we've received with these BDU's is a great bonus. [4] Have worn these on 100+ degree days in full sun while working.  They are black.  They are hot under these conditions, but no more so than a standard pair of unfaded Levi's and are more functional. [5] The fabric these BDUs are made of is top grade. If turned inside out when washing, they come out of the dryer looking pressed and seem to be wrinkle proof and highly fade resistant. They also shed water, lint, stains and most brush and thorns as if they were made of iron, yet are as comfortable as a favorite old pair of jeans and provide a greater range of motion.