My husband is pretty picky when it comes to clothes. He likes thin, breathable, soft material. He's sensitive to heat so these are great if you tend to overheat or sweat. He likes the fit, not too baggy or form fitting. The colors are nice, he likes earthtones, greens and subtle as far as clothing. Not bright and flashy. He also like the zipped pockets. These are great pants and I think he'll get a lot of wear out of them.