First and foremost the fact that the product is a non-petroleum, all natural product, is a BIG DEAL! This was the primary reason I gave waxing some pants a try in the first place, as I was going through a pair of duck canvas pants (double fronted carpenter - made in the USA, Round House dungarees) every two years or so from the abuse of upland hunting, which in turn had me buying waxed chaps to keep from killing my favourite upland pants. Long story short - seven years ago I started with a new pair of pants, washed them 1/2 dozens times to soften them a touch, and then heavy waxed them to just above the knee all the way around the pant legs. After running those pants chapped and un-chapped for about two years with very good success, I decided to go all in and wax the whole pant. I no longer typically use chaps, and the pants really stand up to the elements and abrasion. Mostly wind proof, as well as being water resistant - bordering on water proof (mostly), and the developed patina (patina - patina - patina) is also a great cosmetic look! I love this product!!