Le Chameau Noirlac Gore-Tex® Pants - Waterproof (For Men)

These pants would have been great if they were sized right. Inseam is 32 inches making me beleive they would be a 42 inch waist WRONG!! The waist is a Euro sized. About a 32inch waist. Nice pants,but a waste of time.

I want to thank the first reviewer; he was right: a size 44 is like a 34 waist. Length is 32. Nice details and excellent quality of construction. No one can imagine these pants are waterproof; your friends will be amazed. As a woman, it is almost impossible to find waterproof pants that are not bulky and still attractive. These pants are perfect for rainy walks without feeling embarrassed about how you look. There is a minimal amount of bulk because of two layers--soft, attractive outer and Gore-Tex inner--but it is not too noticeable. The only unattractive feature is the pockets on the sides of the legs, but they do lie flat. You could wear these hiking or backpacking, but they are too nice to abuse this way. You will never find pants like this again, unless they are Chameau.

"Size 42" is size 32 inch waist. I usually wear other European size pants in 48, and was unfamiliar with the sizing plan for these. They are spot on 32, and have a little bit of give in the waist. Inseam Length is 32 inches as indicated on STP. These pants have a terrific feel to the fabric, like moleskin or a microsuede, but a little "lighter." So far on one 12 mile hike and one ski day the material has been very durable. They are comfortable with activity, flexing enough to give good range of motion. Not marketed as a ski pant, they performed very well for me, and were warm in 26* F without using a base layer. Surprisingly warm; wind-resistant yet they breathe well. I haven't been in rain per se, but the pants kept me dry in damp weather and getting wet from dew-laden plants on the trail. For me, the only downside has been the narrow belt loops. I usually use 1 1/4" nylon belts in the outdoors, and these are 1" loops--low-lying and tight, barely room for Bison 26 mm belts. Certainly not a deal killer for these pants. Terrific overall.