I'm a long time gluteywear girl, and have seen the brand develop. Pluses - the scrunch bum has improved DRAMATICALLY, many of my early pairs lost this feature quite quickly. The fabric is softer and washes better and the machine work is also improved Minuses - The fabric is much lighter, and not as supportive as it used to be. I personally prefer a slightly thicker fabric and slight compression it gave. I'd never wear the newer ones out casually as I don't feel as confident in them. Overall, 4 stars, great product, but the fact I only wear them for the gym, means they lose out on a fifth star.