Reviewed by cross1 from British Columbia on Thursday, August 23, 2012
I am a small woman, normally a size 4, or Small. I ordered the size 38 and they fit.
Would have been awesome of they had pockets, but not a one. I wonder why no pockets? Are there pockets in the mens equivalent? Weird, regardless. Otherwise can't wait to test them out.
Best Uses: Skiing
Cons: No pockets, Not Enough Pockets or Features
Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
Length: Feels true to length
Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, High-Quality Material and Stitching, Lightweight, Packable
Reviewed by Loosecakes from New Zealand on Wednesday, June 06, 2012
The product itself is great and very good value for money. The only problem is with the sizing. Other reviews can be confusing also. It is important to review whether your talking UK, US or Euro sizing. I looked at Lowe Alpine's sizing chart. The size 38 is shown as UK 12 and US 10. The pants I received were labelled as such. However, I'm a size UK 10 and these pants are very snug! I can just about get away with them but I wouldn't want to put on any weight! I would say they are more like a UK 8, US 6 and Euro 34. Interestingly if you're American you will probably get the right size because Sierra Trading website states 38 is US 6. The problem for me was I asked during on line chat what size UK 10 was in US? I was told between US 4 and 6. I was still unconvinced so I asked them to double check. A product specialist confirmed the sizing was correct. I guess the problem lies in translation between countries. US 6 is right but they didn't have any idea what that was in UK. Size US 6 was right for the actual fitting - but not in relation to size 38 or their conversion to UK size. Then to confuse things completely - Lowe Alpine's own label seems to be wrong too.
So if your English or from Europe - take two sizes off the Euro stated size and you'll end up with a good fit. If your American the US size on the website is correct but don't freak when your pants arrive stating two sizes bigger!
Best Uses: Skiing
Cons: Sizing inaccurate
Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
Length: Feels true to length
Pros: Breathable, Comfortable, High-Quality Material and Stitching, Lightweight, Packable, Value for money
Reviewed by royandronnie from Virginia Beach, VA on Thursday, February 16, 2012
I bought these in anticipation of a 2014 climb of Kilimanjaro. I wanted Goretex, easy access with or without boots, and a certainty that they were waterproof, windproof, durable, and weighty enough to be my outerlayer in subfreezing temperatures. These pants, which are ski pants, answer all of those needs. The sizing is a little small, in addition to which the label is wildly inaccurate, claiming that they're a size 12, when in fact they are a snug size 8. They aren't the lightest weight thing I could have gotten, but I know they will do what I need them to.
Best Uses: Backcountry, Cross Country, Downhill, Hiking, Snowboarding/Skiing
Cons: Runs a little small
Describe Yourself: Advanced
Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports
Inseam: Feels true to length
Pros: Durable, Full length side zips, Stylish, Waterproof
Reviewed by Dry Bottom from Sierra Foothills, CA on Thursday, February 09, 2012
Waist fits me, but too small for most. Length is great for my short 29 inseam, but too short for most. I normally wear a 4/6 pants (EB size 2)and most are too long. Reading reviews, I got the 40 (tag says US 12) -too big. Ordered 38 & 36. 38 (US 10) fit with room for thermals and movement, 36 tight. Returned 36, 40, kept 38. Fit is narrow in the waist, room in the seat, long waist, and short inseam - just like me! Nice quality, well made.