thanks for the link to those pics, Steve. sorry, i didn't realize you were the one who posted those ones w/ the mesh gussets. i think if i do go ahead w/ the franchises, i'll probably opt for a simpler color scheme (just black and white) and do the white in leather as it does seem to give a nice, clean look as an accent and would seem easier to maintain/more wear-resistant.
i'm also thinking about some Sabres colored Franchises. according to the customizer (as i'm sure many of you well know), the only way to get "golden yellow" and "silver" is in carbon or classic. carbon doesn't suit my taste, personally. i'm not sure i'd be a huge fan of the tufftek/leather combo, so does anyone think they'd be able to do all tufftek without my having to sacrifice the color scheme? also, someone posted a pair of Franchises with mesh gussets--is that available to non-Warrior employees/insiders? thanks.