They are great. As are Labonville, a site sponsor. They are both made in the USA. Elvex just rebuilt their factory after a horrible fire.
I have both, they are both fine, and they both suit their purpose. I have cut through the elvex chaps and replaced them once. I still have a leg to prove it too...
I have however switched entirely and wear protective pants now. Only because I walk a lot when I cut. Firewooding, chaps are fine, but trudging around in the woods all day, up and down from the tractor or skidder... Pants rule.
Jason