I really wanted to love these bibs! Other people are fanatical about them, which is why I gave them a go. I do love the color, and the other color options and these are definitely more wind and waterproof than my other bibs. The fabric is also more durable, if you're skiing through trees or bushwhacking ;)
However, these were basically unwearable without adding a belt. The waist is really wide, which is great to accommodate strong hips and thighs, but they would slide down whenever I was wearing them. The shoulder straps aren't useful, and undo themselves very quickly after you've tightened them up, thus the belt to keep them up. I'd seen this (should strap) issue in a couple other reviews and thought it wouldn't be a big deal, but it was enough of a problem I had to buy the belt to keep these in a reasonable position when I was skiing or touring.
The inside of thigh zips also weren't my favorite - I definitely prefer outer zips for cooling off. They're more effective than these inner zips and easier to manage. More a preference thing.
I'll also say, I did not love the bucket seat zip for bathroom breaks. I found the zipper hard to use, and it frequently gets stuck as I'm trying to undo the flap, or do it up again, which is particularly annoying in the backcountry. The traditional bib with a side zips is easier to use for bathroom breaks, and it's easier to get your layers back on after.
With that in mind, I do appreciate a piece of gear designed with women in mind,…