Excellent quality
This pant has quality material, stitching, zippers and works well for running or biking. The description says blocks wind to 40 mph but I'd say it's more like 20 mph. The articulating knee is a nice feature especially for biking; there is a stretchy layer of fabric covered with another wind break layer that is stitched on 3 sides allowing the knee to flex. As mentioned in the description, this pant runs long, about 2-3 inches long in my pair but I'm OK with that, long is better than too short.
Great pants for x-country
Great combination of warmth, flexibility, breathability. LOVE the long length you can get. Wish I would have found these years ago. Only wore a few times so far, did not get them wet yet so can't vouch for that.
Warranty Addressed
Have worn Sporthill for many years. Purchased a pair of CC pants last fall. Unfortunately the 4th or 5th time I put them on the waist cord broke. I credit Sporthill for agreeing to promptly replace them so I can get back out on our cold MN roads running again. That's an 'A' for customer service.
Worth it!
I have been looking for a pant to use when cross country skiing, but have trouble due to size (6'4', 165 lbs, 35 inch inseam). Medium Long was a perfect fit. The pants are long enough and have great technical features for skiing. Great product!
Great windblock pant
I ended up buying a size larger than I normally would buy. Got them for weather resistant and wind block features, when a wool pant is a little too much. Used at 24 degrees with a 20 mph wind while photographing - not a lot of activity - they kept me warm enough - right on the edge of cool
Good versatile pant
I ordered these too long at 32" (which matches my inseam) but on the plus side these stay down around my ankles for biking and rowing - no ice cold breezes cutting in there!
Super XC Pants
Love the Super XC pants. Perfect athletic fit. Does exactly what they say. Blocks wind, sheds water. Only one layer needed with these great pants. I have the XC's as well. I have to have the long length. I was worried that the large longs wouldn't be long enough because my other pants were all extra large long but I wanted to try the large long because I'm thin and tall. 6'4 188. The fit and length are perfect and I hope you guys keep it that way because now I'm hooked. Keep up the great work! Next purchase will be the Super XC jacket.
Well worth it!
The Super XC Pant is excellent. Construction, styling and fit are spot on. Better insulation and rain resistance than running tights. This are outstanding. Should've gotten these years ago for cold weather/winter training. Fit is great. The fit chart is accurate.
Finally long enough
Not only are these great pants, they're actually long enough. Up to now, the only way I could get almost any sports pant was to buy extra Large. Being long legged and normal waisted...well you see the problem. Used them for cold weather road biking and they worked excellent. The wind-stopper fabric did its job and the articulated knees were great for cranking. The lower legs were slightly loose, but no worries about getting into the drive train. I attribute the looseness to allow for XC ski boots which will have to wait until next season. Again I'm grateful for not having flood pants.
