I haven’t roughed them up yet so I’m reviewing fit. They go on easy, and though I don’t use the elastic tie in the waist, I haven’t had to hike them up constantly. The fabric has good stretch, I don’t feel pinched in and cut off like I do with denim. 220lb, 44 waist, 53 hips, calves just short of 17 - XL has been perfect for me, they feel great top to bottom, not constricting or loose anywhere. I lost 20lb shortly before I ordered these, and while my measurements haven’t changed much, I feel different enough that I don’t think XL would have worked for me with that extra 20. But ALSO I have an extremely squishy middle and I hear threads snapping A LOT when I bend at the waist. I feel next size up would be too baggy for me though. I’m guessing it’s the straight stitches in the uppermost seams. I haven’t visibly found any broken threads and doesn’t seem that fit is affected, but if you’re squishy like me you may need to zigzag over the waist (use a ballpoint needle!). Agree with other reviews that they feel higher in the front than the back. I don’t find it bothersome as-is but higher in the back would be my preference. In all they are MORE than worth the money for durable leggings with pockets, and they won’t snag just by looking at lumber. I’m so glad this brand exists.

When I first got these in the mail, I wasn't sure I liked the feel of the reinforcement material on the outside of the leggings. But I decided to give them a try and I'm glad I did! I wore them all day while installing a brick patio. I was lifting huge blocks, kneeling in wet dirt and gravel, and sweating up a storm. These things kept me cool and dry and stood up to scraping against the bricks. Every time I squatted down, they just felt perfect. They also dried quickly. I think I need another pair!!

These are fantastic!! The pockets - swoon!!!! And, they move so well with my body; they’re great leggings!!! They are just a bit loose around the middle for me, but I know I’m too tall for the next size down.