Gear Review
The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Men's
great if you can get them on sale
By Ben Reff
Ranked #467 - Men's Ski Pants
October 29, 2010
I just picked up these bad boys on sale from Department of Goods.
I've got a 31" waist and usually wear a 32" inseam (sometimes 30"). I've noticed that TNF pants tend to run really large in the waist, so even though their size chart says that the small is 28-30", I went ahead and got that anyway. I'm glad I did. The two-part adjustable waistband is a brilliant touch, as you can customize your own fit with much more comfort than an ordinary belt (the pants have belt loops, too). As someone with thunder thighs and a ghetto booty, but a relatively slim waist, that's perfect for me. There is plenty of room through the seat and legs but I can still cinch the waist down for a secure fit.
The pants themselves are good-looking and seem well-constructed. I don't know how waterproof they actually are, as the material feels more like a softshell to me. One reviewer over at the non-insulated version claims that they aren't waterproof at all. I tend to do my playing in frigid temps and "dry" snow, though, so in my case it doesn't really matter. Water-resistant snowpants are the most I really need. If you live in the NW or somewhere else that tends to have warmer and wetter snow conditions, you might think twice about this pant.
Overall, like most TNF products, the Freedom Pant seems solid and functional. The adjustable waistband and the side vents are both thoughtful touches. Also like most TNF products, though, these pants are probably a bit over-priced. But they're a pretty solid purchase if you can find them on sale.
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Change me.
5 Comments Last Reply: January 15, 2011 By: Fraser
In jeans I'm a 31 waist 30 leg. I ordered the small and had to send them back for a medium. If you have a slight belly, like I do, I would go for a medium even if you're usually a 31 x 30. The pants come up a little over the waste so you need to be a slender 31 to wear the small. Leg-wise the regular is slightly long for me, maybe an inch or so. I'd probably get the Medium-Short but no biggie.
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Nevermind that last comment I'm going for the small. Thanks
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Ben Reff: Thanks but should I get a long inseam? Or does the inseam also run long? because I am getting closer to a 33" now in jeans and im 5'12. What do you think?
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PNjii: I would definitely get them in a small if I were you. They run a bit larger than standard. Unless you really like the saggy look - then you could go with a medium.
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do you think I should also get a medium? I wear 30x32 in jeans. thanks
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