I bought a pair last year and really like them. They are "siff" at first for lack of a better word, but they break in. They will dry off almost immediately when wet, which is nice when you walk through dew covered fields in the morning and don't want to be wet until lunch. Overall I think they are great, although I took out the knee pads. They would be nice if you were going to crawl up on one, but other than they they are in the way. At times I will keep them in my vest and deploy if needed. I have a shirt that is made from the older material, and it's great for early season mornings because it's like wearing a light jacket. Would be terrible for warm weather.