I got these as a spare for a similar pair I have been wearing in cold weather for the last 3 years. Very practical, lightweight, warm and comfortable, and can look smart enough for most informal occasions.I'm a clumsy old guy who tends to spill soup, yogurt, etc on my clothes, to the despair of my wife.But a damp microfibre cloth judiciously applied can work miracles on this fabric -- anyone still out there who can remember the Ealing Comedy "The Man in the White Suit"...? Yes, I know these are black, but the dirt repellent characteristic is remarkable.