I've been thinking about a pair of new style also, I'm having a hard time giving up my filsons! Ten years old and more comfortable each year! I do like the idea of lightweight, that you get with the new modern materials. I think it's personal preference, my friends wearing new material like them, but complain about wearing out too easy! Maybe ten years is long enough in one box, I'm ordering a new style! Talked myself into it!!!!