I really want to like these, I really do. I like Backcountry.com and their new Stoic line intrigues me...I’ll start off saying that buying pants for outdoor adventures (or even jeans/khakis) can sometimes be annoying for me. I'm normally a 34" waist (33” while training hard, 35” while washing down too many burritos with beer) with a 30-32" inseam. But I'm a soccer player so I'm *ahem* more athletic *ahem* in the butt/thighs... This generally means I have to buy size large pants so they fit right in the waist/seat/thighs. But normally a size large is too long for me so I just have to put up with the extra length.

The cut of these pants is weird ~ for me the M is too small and the L is too big. The M feels like a 32"x32" and fit too tight whereas the L's require a belt/suspenders or they’ll hang loose on my hips. The L feels like a 36" waist and 32-34" inseam. (I easily can pull them off without unzipping/unbuttoning, they could benefit from some more elastic in the waist). Also these pants are cut long, longer than any other pair of size Large pants that I own. When I wear them with my ski boots or snowboard boots, they bunch like a snowboarder. When I wear 'em with just hiking boots (like I would if I were going snowshoeing) I'm walking all over the heels of the pants.Besides the long length.

My other quibble is the zipper cuff. Great feature, but the flap seems like it won't do much to cover the zipper. It kinda has a flap to cover the zipper, but it’s only about 3/8" - 1/2" wide and when you stretch the pants over ski/snowboard boots the flap just sticks straight out, exposing the zipper. Ever had a zipper freeze up while you're out on the mountain? I'm curious if that would happen with these. There’s also no wind/weather flap behind the zipper.

I really wanted some softshell pants for skiing/snowshoeing and I really, really wanted to like these… but I’m afraid I’ll have to send ‘em back…

I just got those on SAC a week ago and tried them on as soon as they got in: Perfect fit and my wife said they're a very good fit. I usually wear 32 size pants and I got a M. They fit perfectly and going with a L would have been way too big for sure, especially that they are stretchable.
They seem quite warm for just a softshell due to the micro fleece which is nice for skiing. I just can't wait for the season to start now!!!

Haven't had a chance to try these out yet, but can comment on the great quality and say that they are damn comfortable -- If it wasn't for the cuffs, I'd probably wear them to bed!
The ankle/cuff reinforcements are a nice feature to improve durability -- the material seems very similar to my kevlar kayak spray skirt and could see it holding up very well to abuse.
Both the right front and rear pocket have an additional interior pocket -- wouldn't trust putting anything in the front w/o it falling out, but the rear seems like a good place to keep your phone/multi-tool/etc. in place.
As others have mentioned, they fit true to size. 32" waist here and the M's fit perfectly.

Only gave 4 stars as I have yet to see these in action so wouldn't feel right giving a perfect 5 and also did notice a few stray threads on some of the stitching. The stitches were in no way flawed, just had some excess hanging off the end so I had to nitpick. Otherwise, couldn't be happier with the purchase!