Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Wow, great bang for your buck! I ordered these at the last minute when I saw that there would be significant rain on my multi-day hike. I wore them over my hiking pants, between 4-8 hours a day, hiking in the rain for 4 days and they stood the test for sure. At first they felt a bit restrictive (but you're wearing 2 pants, so come on), then I got used to them; they were definitely breathable as well. I knock off a star for a couple of reasons: 1) you have to take your shoes off in order to put these on-- no wide pant cuffs; and 2) no pockets. The pants do seem to be "stitched" together in the seams by tape-- I'm not sure if they're sewn underneath and the tape is for reinforcement. If these pants would have ripped in the butt, the majority of my lower half would still have been dry. If they were to have broken on me on the 2nd or 3rd day I still would have gotten my money's worth because I really put them through rough conditions for a significant period of time. If you don't plan on tons of outdoor activities in the rain and don't want to invest in super expensive pants, then these are for you. Lastly, I'll share that I'm approximately 130 lbs and a size 6-8. I bought a small, and they were just right. If I were about 5 lbs heavier or wearing insulated pants, they would not have fit and would have to size up. Hope this helps! P.S. to the people who say these are not fashionable.... who ARE you?! They're RAIN PANTS!