Just got these on sale for next season and haven't had the chance to put them to the test yet, but here are my initial impressions. I like that the profile is slimmer than the Spyder coaches' bibs I've worn for 20 years or so. I'm 5' 7" 160 lbs and bought them in large. The suspenders and legs are a bit long on my frame, but I'm used to that when I purchase ski pants. I intend to fix that by shortening the suspenders by folding them over and sewing them. If necessary, I can also roll them up a bit at the hem. The full length zipper running from the crotch to the top front of the bib is fantastic, and a big improvement over the tiny zipper on the Spyder coach pants. The material feels like it will be bombproof and is advertised as waterproof. The only downside that I see is that there are not enough well-placed pockets. As a ski race coach, I have always appreciated and made good use of the multiple large pockets on the Spyder coaches' bibs to store and hold screwdrivers, start lists, an extra drill battery, ski straps, a tourniquet, USSS&S Alpine Fundamentals Guide, and other items on race/training days. The Sync bibs have far fewer pockets, and they are smaller, and not as well placed. For example, there are 2 pockets in the back, which is an inconvenient spot to access and not suitable for things that I may end up sitting on. The one-star reduction is for the pocket deficiencies. Not a deal breaker, because otherwise I love the pants, but I'd suggest that future versions have more and larger pockets on the front. Looking forward to getting out on the snow in these cool pants.