While I love the original films and the comics, I can't say I'm sad to see the red trunks go. I like the new look. It feels far more modern.

I agree. I'm glad they went for the changed looks, it looks pretty bad A$$!

Count me on board with liking the suit. It definitely has a more modern look and looks pretty cool. I don't at all mind the loss of the red trunks. In fact, I like the decision to take them away.

I'm also very curious to see how this turns out looking in the movie itself. It should be even better. Much like the Spider-Man costume that people whined about. Then they released actual images of footage and it looked real good.

I too was more excited for the film based on these pics. I know a costume design says nothing of the film overall, but it gives me hope that they're handling everything else well.

the way the explained the change in the comics was that the red trunks were inspired by the circus strongman image, and they thought that was a bit out of date.
i can see where they're coming from.

it could do with a bit more red somewhere though, maybe a belt.

who knows if the new look will stay though, they've made redesigns of superman a few times over the years and they've never stuck.
of course they were major redesigns rather than just a relatively minor detail like the pants on the outside.

so long as he's got his S shield and the cape, you've got the two most iconic parts of the costume.

it does seem like he gets his outfit from the same place spider-man does though. ^_^

They do tend to change things up on us, don't they. I can usually live with it. It just takes me a while. I have to take my time with these things....I've always been like that.

I think seeing it in action and motion always helps one get used to a new suit too.