I've bought and returned several pairs of convertible pants in the search for the right ones. I've tried a couple other TNF pants and several from Columbia, Campmor, and other brands. Most pants are made with material that's too thin and are unflattering on the hips. These pants are made of the perfect material - it's light enough to breathe but thick enough that it doesn't feel like you're wearing kleenex. I love the drawstring and the cute little details. The zipper around the thigh IS a little tight, but I got it a size up and you can just pull the drawstring tighter. The 3-in-1 is awesome and each style is really cute. These pants have a lot of pockets and are actually nice-looking as well as functional. Spend the extra money because these really are the best convertible pants!

Excellent quality (hence the higher price) but I found the style to be very boxy and mannish. The waist is even thicker than the rest of the pant which is also bulky. I felt they were unflattering. I like the defined waist band but that's about it. They are thicker than the North Face utility pant which some might enjoy. As for me, I was hoping they would be thin and comfortable for hot weather.
I tried them on in the green. Maybe black is better. And maybe these are great to have in cooler weather. I try to give the benefit of the doubt but I just didn't like them.

I was excited when I ordered these pants, I really liked the look/feel/color/functionality. I was saddened after I tried them on, however, because the zipper around the thigh was way too tight and very uncomfortable. I even tried ordering a couple sizes up from my normal size 8 pant. Too bad, I really liked everything else about these pants… very disappointing...