We have purchased Carhartt coats and insulated coveralls for my husband for years. They hold up so well I'm not sure how Carhartt turns a profit because we don't have to replace them very often. When my husband became a large equipment opterator we tried buying cheaper work clothes, but they wore out so quickly. We decided to put out just a little more money and go for Carhartt all the way! We've saved so much in the long run! He loves the shorts. He says the deeper pockets keep things from falling out. The relaxed fit makes them more comfortable. We just buy 2 pair every other year and cycle out the ones that have finally become totaly faded and finally started to fray at the hem. I don't think he's ever worn a hole in a pair. Now he dresses from head to toe...literally...in Carhartt.