I have bought a second pair of these despite the first still being waterproof after the worst winter and spring (lambing) that I have ever experienced in 45 years of farming. They kept the rain and mud out every day and were warm enough but not too warm when working hard. Even after being powerwashed numerous times to get the mud off, they are still waterproof. The back coverage is just right to keep the lower back warm and dry without being a hinderance. I have longer than average legs and they are long enough. They have even remained intact despite lambing blackface ewes! I would definitely recommend these bib n braces, I wouldn't change them in any way.