Maybe they’re ok.

I was between sizes so I bought the L and XL. Both fit more snugly than my old Tackla Air 900 but I couldn’t tell any difference in fit or physical size after taking a number of measurements. Since the XL had a ripped strap and had to go back anyway, I kept the L hoping they’d break in after some wear. After wearing them for 90 minutes, they just broke (the seam on the belt pad ripped). Maybe they’ll still break in but I couldn’t keep them on my waist no matter how tight the belt is. I thought the laces on the front would help cinch up the kidney pads like the Tackla’s but, no, they seem to be only decorative since they’re tied as tight as possible and have no impact on the snugness. Because the laces don’t work above the belt like the Tackla’s, the pads above the waist belt just kind of flop over. Again, maybe they’ll still break in but as other buyers have noted, the stitching seems pretty poor on such an expensive piece. I got years out of those Tacklas and have such expectation with these. They’re lighter but don’t appear anywhere near as durable.