Fabric and fit
I love the heaviness of the fabric. After a week of below freezing temps, I was good every day in these. Nice generous fit without being baggy. I washed them inside out as directed to reduce pilling on the outside but the outside didn’t get clean. Only the inside got clean.
New Fabric And Sizing
I’m a long time user of Sporthill’s Women's 3SP® XC® Pant. They are fabulous in the cold weather. Recently, ever since the fabric changed, I have had a terrible time buying a new pair since the sizing seems to run much smaller than previously. For instance, I always wore an XL Petite in these pants. Just tried on a pair that I received today and the XL Petite barely made it over my hips. Had the same problem with these pants that I bought as a gift for my sister. She always wore a Large Petite and the pair that she recently tried on that was in the new fabric did not get over her hips. I spoke to a Sporthill Rep today about the size changes and fabric. Her response was that their sizing didn't change. It’s that the new fabric is not a stretchy. In my mind that means the sizing changed. I now have no idea what size to get. In addition, the constant returns are costing a great deal of money even through USPS. Wouldn’t it be nice if Sporthill included a return label that, at least, reduced the cost of shipping the item back.
Women's 3SP XC pant
I love, love, love these winter pants! Perfect fit, comfortable, wind, protection, and warm, warm, warm! I especially love the extra long boot zipper at the ankles. Makes it very easy to fit over your boots. Excellent value for the price would love to see these in a maroon or dark red color as well as the black best winter pants for Hiking or just walking your dog in cold temps. Excellent insulation.
Pants
Perfect fit, very well made. Good product.
Great for winter running and walking
Provides warmth and wind block for winter activities. Need to wear under layer for temps below 25 degrees Fahrenheit and winds speeds over 15 mph .
I LIVE in these!
This is my third pair in the last 20 years. They were originally my xc ski and dog-walking pants, but when I started working from home, they became my wear-all-day-everyday pants. They're warm and comfortable and last forever! I'm so glad you're still making them.
Great winter active pant!
I purchased my first pair about 10 yrs ago! I finally purchased my second pair due to wear over a long time. I love these for most any winter activity. I live in Utah and we experience real winter here! I’m so glad you continue to make these pants.
Please! 3XL and 4 XL again!
Years ago, my sister introduced me to these pants. I was excited to find them in 3x and 4x and bought several pairs. As a woman of size, it is very hard to find performance wear that fits and performs. These pants do both...... After more than a decade, I'd like to retire the pants I have and replace them with new BUT, they do not seem to be offered in 3XL and 4XL anymore. Please!
Great Product- A MUST
This is my 4th pair of SportHill XC pants. I've had two other pair for over 8 years and will keep purchasing these. I am almost 5'5" and 120. I recommend getting the long length. This year's fabric is softer than past and has a larger hip logo. I down sized from a med to a small and the fit is better. These are well worth the money. I usually wear a silk or med base layer under to be outside in 20 degrees and my legs stay warm. Water beads off of these. If you can only afford one SportHill product, I hightly recommend these. The leg zip is perfect for boots and long winter socks.
Favorite winter pants
This is my second pair and I love them. I still wear the original pair even though I lost weight and they are big now. They are perfect for winter mountain activities like snow shoeing and hiking. I like the warmth, wind resistance and water repellent features. Take good care of them (like no dryer) and they will take good care of you!