12-2-17 I'm reviewing the Dickies Insulated Bib or Overall in Black, in case the seller has multiple listings. I can already tell you that these overalls are GREAT! I purchased this exact model 4 years ago from another location and they've held up well with minimal damage. I'm a woman that works out in the elements doing a variety of jobs. I'm primarily a mobile mechanic that works on site ranging from automotive, landscaping equipment, construction rigs, and snow removal equipment. Being warm and mostly dry or comfortable is important to me, for most of the jobs doing repair work doesn't include much moving around, so I don't or can't generate lots of heat. For example, working on a vehicle... mostly bent under the hood or kneeling at a wheel hub. The other time I wear these is when I help out for snow removal, I shovel or snowblow while my partner is plowing in the truck. In this scenario, I don't need too much upper outerwear but the lower or my core is essential. I'll wear a couple thermal shirts with a hoodie over and then pair it with the Bib. This keeps me dry but also breathable and able to work with my arms like a vest, less bulk. I'm located in the SE PA region of the USA, so I'll pull these out for use by Nov or so, especially for early morning or dusk and after hours. Then worn more often until late spring? (it varies) So this is the background, what temps, and the reason for purchase. As far as the first pair I bought, I still use them but am passing them off to my daughter as she is now working on equipment or just generally with me. The only noticable damage is a slight tear at the right knee where it is double layered anyway, so it's not penetrating through the actual pant. I'll be sewing a patch so the integrity of the pant stays intact. I do much more work than my daughter, so giving her the old ones seemed more logical. All the zippers work, which is GREAT! One of the best features, in my opinion are the side pant zippers that come from the ankle up to the hip on both sides, so no matter the footwear, you take these off without needing to remove the boots, etc. So important to me because in the dead of winter I wear high lace up work boots, so it's a hassle to take them off and on. When going indoors to have a meal, or a break between snowfalls, you can easily get overheated, so this is where those side zippers are super convenient. I like that most of the pockets have zippers too, so that your wallet or phone stay dry and put when working. As I stated, I'm a female about 5'4" and between 110 & 120 lbs evenly proportioned. I found that the men's Small & Regular fit the best and the 1st time around, I actually had to stitch the shoulder straps just a bit shorter, as the tightest setting was still a little loose even with layers. I either wear this with a hoodie and several shirts underneath with the bib over everything OR I'll wear several shirts, then the bib over with a winter work coat over that.... for more severe cold or idle in movement type conditions in the elements. I should add that I also have the Arctic Bibs made by Carhart. I prefer the Dickies because even from the waist up, it is insulated. So the whole chest & back have an extra layer almost like a vest. The Cartharts do not, but the Cartharts are made in the USA, while the Dickies are made in China. Just thought I'd put that out there. I bought this from the seller "Amazon LLC", which I feel is important to list this info. I've come across sellers with variances in their items, including knockoffs, even if listed as same brand. I'll post an update with a durability review. ***UPDATE*** 1-26-18 I was finally able to take & post photos of my daughter wearing my 4 year bib, while doing some tree work today. You can see the minimal wear at the knees, which I'd like to patch up before getting worse, but I'm a little glad I didn't yet so that I can truly demonstrate how well this wore so far. I can only hope my new ones wear this well and last as long.
