A great single-layer solution

Katie Wolpert, Running Times

The heaviest pair of pants in this review, Sporthill’s XC Pant is officially rated for their Zone 3; which is 0-40 degree Farenheit temps. The 3SP fabric used for these pants is windproof up to 35 mph, water resistant and fast-drying. These would be a great single-layer solution for all but the very harshest winter weather.

Fashionable and functionable

Katie Wolpert, Running Times

The women’s Nova pant veers slightly toward the fashion side of the spectrum from Sporthill’s normal location on the purely functional side of things. These pants feature a flat, lower rise waistband, straight-leg fit and stretchier material. The only pocket is in the middle of the back, on the waistband. Fabric is a bit thinner than the Voyage pant, on par with the Moving Comfort pants.

The men’s version is similar — wider waistband, straight-leg cut, same fabric — but with three pockets and an ankle zipper.