The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Women's - 2009 BCS

got them for my girlfriend last ski season. Used them from the ice and sleet of east coast skiing to the powder out west. They were very dry and warm, no signs of any water getting in. She also wore them when I dragged her to the top of Tuckermans ravine in NH. It was a blistery cold day and these pants kept her warm the entire time.

She sized up to a M to allow for a layer or 2 underneath, though these pants are insulted so don't be expecting to put on too many layers underneath. The pockets are a nice design for holding a hat or extra glove liners or a granola bar. Also she is big fan of the venting for warmer days.

Highly recommended for girls who want to be dry and warm at a fair price.

Love this pant.(as well as the Mrs. Smith) Well insulated but not too bulky. Feels good on. Not too low on the rise. North Face usually runs small on me. I am size 10-12 in normal clothes. Size 14 in NF items. This item (as well as Mrs Smith) runs big. Even with the velcro adjustments in the waist. (even with jeans on underneath) No way it was going to fit. I have an athletic build with muscular quads and 31 inch waist. The XL pants swallowed me. UGH! had to send back and the ones on sale were not in my size. Had to buy the higher priced ones in my size. grrrr. although good price for the quality. Might fit pear shapes, or curvy better in this size.

These seem like cool pants, but they are way too big. Seriously - order one full size down! If you think you're a large, order a medium, etc. I'm going to have to return mine and I'm not sure if I'll re-order because the sizing is so far off of normal that I'm afraid to end up ordering and returning a second pair.

These pants run a little larger than many of the NF products - I took a medium whereas in some of the tighter fitting ones, I need a large. I particularly like that they're reasonably warm, but not bulky and have great pockets. They're easily adjustable in the waist too! And for me, one of the best features is that they're available in different lengths ... the short was perfect on me whereas with others I have to just put up with extra length.

I bought these pants for skiing in Niseko. I am heavy on the lower half and these pants were a good fit - maybe a little big around the waist, but a good fit through the hips and thighs. They would benefit from a belt as well as the side tabs. I an only 160cm and the regular length pants are way too long. They fit my husband who is 6' 2"!! I plan to hold out for the short length to be back in stock for my next ski trip. With thermals they were warm enough for the -9C - -11C weather, even during the frequent snow falls!

These pants kept me dry and warm in below freezing conditions. I did have my thermal on underneath as well, but these pants were awesome. The white color does show the dirt but they wash well. I didnt like the fact that the skirt didnt have the option to tighten, but i did put velcro ties on them to secure that. The pockets and vents were in the right places! I ordered them in short because I'm small and they fit perfect.

Stylish pants that kept my wife warm. They are a very big sizing. If in doubt go for the smaller size.

I never got these out on the slopes. I am 5'5, 130 and got a medium. I was swimming in these! They seemed like they would have been nice and warm though!

Zipper doesn't stay up..

These are great. They fit slightly below the waist so they are very comfortable. Repalced 10 year old oants and they are so light weight yet so warm. Bought another paie as a gift and they are saying the same thing. Excellent pant for excellent value.

Finally I found a pair of women's pants that fit! They are long enough and I still look like a girl! I wear a pair of thermals underneath and stay plenty warm and dry. I also like the velcro waistband adjustments...for those days when the after-ski treats are plentiful.

I've worn these in bone-chilling single digit weather and in balmy slush and they've been great! Warm in the icy cold and I didn't overheat when it was 40 degrees out either. Best news is that the waterproofing is solid - after all weekend in the slush, I was cozy dry in these pants. They also look great, much better than my Burton's (trimmer fit). Note that they run a bit big. The XS fits me just right, and I am a size 4, almost size 6.

The fit is perfect. Buy these pants!