"I own two pairs of these cords, and although I like the appearance, I'm not at all sure how rugged they are. The amount of wear on the front of the thighs has rather surprised me.
One other (personal) comment, the width at the bottom of the leg is quite wide at almost 18 ins. The canvas jeans are the same, and yet the heavy cords are 17 ins., which is better. I tend tp prefer trousers at 15 - 16 ish., perhaps I'm just odd!"