Replying to Cargo Pant Feedback

Hey NS,

I'm currently designing a baggy cargo pant and wanted your input:

1. Elastic waist with built in belt or elastic waist with belt loops for your own belt?

2. Pant bottom - elastic on main fabric, cinchable with draw cord, or the regular with boot gaiter? I am leaning towards regular - I think a cinch would snag too easily on ski brakes / trees and would rip out of pant.

3. Higher quality, more durable, stiffer, waterproof fabrics? Or cheaper fabric that blows around in the wind? Cheaper fabric means a lower price for pant with a shorter shelf life.

4. What colors do you want to see? Black is a given.