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Mine (dungaree style, unfashionable grey to fade in with the masses) are still good-ish....

I've had them for over two years, but they're about past it now. There's just a couple of little tears in them (which is fairly amazing considering they've spent at least half the time crawling trough hedges).

A couple of seems went on the arse end quite a while ago, but not in an area that's under tension so I don't know why? Never went any further though so I left it.

The Sqrench pocket thing has nearly torn off as it gets hooked on stuff at times, soon sorted with a pair of scissors but I do like the pocket so am keeping it.

 

Overall I'd say they've been exceptionally good value for money.

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Value for money and well thought out but the cheaper type are definitely are no stretch airs but at the price you can not complain ,had mine 3-4 months but they lack flex.

The most expensive pair they do I feel would be a lot better and that's only another 20 quid.

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i haVe had mine for a couple of months, in gangsta grey. i managed to tear the knee on some dog rose and it has started to frey a bit, should really sew it up. really impressed, light weight, not too hot and very functional.

i ordered a 31r as i genrally take a 32 32. the waist is no probem but the leg comes up a little short and turns to a 3/4 length when i am climbing!!

 

i have to wear them high with braces otherwise they chaf the inside of my leg.

 

but generally impressed for the price, lightweight, durable and cool to wear.

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Sorry for the lack of updates, although there hasn't been much to talk about. Well over a year on, they are holding out better than anything else I've tried.

I've got the sewing kit out for a couple of small bits along seams, which is pretty standard with any trousers. Considering they are half the price of most of them, that's pretty impressive.

As you can see from the picture, there is minimal tearing or snagging. Hiflex's by now would look embarrassing.

Not sure what else to say, apart from i'm never buying anything else ever again. (as long as the price stays low)

The price is still £99+vat.

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