Good enough at the sale price

By Quentin Ranked #461 - Men's Softshell Pants November 24, 2009

Had to respond to the soccer players gripes, (I am a rugby dude, and we are not as particular about custom tailoring). These pants are great. The winter weight isn't overbearing off the slopes, (I wore them on a 4 hour bus ride to Garmisch on Vet's Day and they were fine). However, don't be fooled on the slopes - if it is a windy or cold day, you will need a light layer. They probably shouldn't be billed as winter weight, because the connotation is uber-warmth, (which they are not). If they are too long, (as many ski pants will be), roll them back onto themselves above the boot or knee and snap them closed. I found the waist to run slightly larger, and I need to wear suspenders, which I like to wear anyway. I like the small belt loop under the large belt loop for me to hook in my cross back suspenders with hooks instead of snaps. The front pockets would be great if they had a zipper so you don't have to worry about loosing stuff when the yard sale occurs, (but at least the pockets are deep and should suffice, unless you really tumble). I like the zippered cargo pocket, but why not put one on the other side as well. The Keprotech cuff is strong enough to stand up to your skis as they try to slice through, as they always do. However, it would be nice if there were snow skirts on the legs, (at the end of the day, snow gathers inside the bottom - and I don't know what it is like when you fall, as I have not fallen yet this year). I was concerned about the yellow pocket zipper nylon cord hanging down and getting caught on something, but it tucks nicely under the zipper flap. If it sounds like I am nip picking, these are the only things I could question about the pants, but these observations are insignificant, if not mitigated all together. I am not as particular about the insignificant, but I would not recommend them at the MSRP of $130. Overall, the fit is great. They are quite comfy. Looks great. Freedom of movement while sitting, standing, skiing. Warm, but not an oven. Great color contrasts. Practical, and very reasonably price when on sale, ($62).

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