Pros: The color, weight and material is great. They stretch nicely and allow for a full range of motion. They look and feel well-made. Cons: The legs fit my upper leg well but feel too loose below the knees (you can see it on the model in the product photo). Perhaps this is to allow the pants to fit over bulky hiking boots. I prefer more taper and ... Read Moremuch less material on the bottom of the leg, for a true slim fit. This feels closer to a straight fit. The rise is a little high for me: the waist of the pants goes up to my navel. I also don't like how the zip pockets looked when the pockets were unzipped.
I have owned two pair of your Simple Guide pants for several years and found them to be fantastic winter biking/daily wear pants here in Portland Oregon. I was disappointed when they were discontinued and have been looking for a replacement. The Crestview pants are the closest I have found. They are excellent in the rain. Look good and dry fast. On... Read Morely suggestion would be larger side cargo pocket. Perhaps one on each side. Glad I found these pants. Bought 3 pair.