Women’s 3SP XC pant
I have owned 4 pair of these pants for close to 15 years. They are awesome pants and have finally started to show a little wear, so I decided to order a pair of medium long. Unfortunately the fit is totally different than it was 15 years ago. They are too big and way too long. I’ve returned them in exchange for a smaller size.
Always Out of Stock
While I absolutely love these pants, it is very hard to order as the 3SP is constantly out of stock. I tried to buy these pants last fall in preparation for the winter, and could not order them. Now that winter is over, I now have them. Very frustrating!
Change in materials in the Women’s 3sp XC pants?
I have 3 pairs of these pants from 3 different years. I pretty much live in them in the winter. I do love them! However of the 3, 1 pair with the label of 76% polypropylene, 13% polyester, and 11% Lycra absolutely attracts and captures the dog and cat hair I live with. The other two labeled at 89% polypropylene/11% spandex are a dream!! Because I love these pants so much....please continue with the non-lint attracting formula so I can continue to buy and wear them. I can only use the one with polyester and Lycra on dog or winter walks. When looking at the materials on your website I am confused by the double definition of materials. Please explain.
XC pant is great
3sp XC pant is great for mountaineering, skiing of all kinds.
Poor quality
I'm extremely disappointed with the quality of these pants. I've had them only about 4-6 weeks and wear them several times a week. The front fabric (over my thighs) is already extremely pilled and pitted. The front seam has come unsewn over my knee. I don't know if the manufacturing has changed, but I bought these because of the reviews from people saying they've had them for years. I doubt mine will last more than 2 or 3 years. They already look really ragged. Other than the poor quality, they're good pants - warm and comfortable. But for the price I'd expect something that will last, not something that needs replacing regularly.
Editors note: Batches of fabric can vary some in 3sp. Please note that this fabric behaves a lot like wool (except it dries much faster) in that it is negatively charged (ie collects lint more easily than a smooth polyester pant) and it can pill somewhat. Pilling, however should not be extreme and please know that SportHill has a one-year guarantee. Sorry for the inconvenience.
3SP XC CROSS COUNTRY PANT
I ordered a LL with an inseam of 33inches but what I got was a pant with 36 inch inseam. I offered to take a picture of this defect but was told I'd have to return them to get my money back and that they would pay for half the shipping fee. As I am from Canada, returning a defective pair of pants is problematic ( customs, shipping, plus this pant is no longer available) No really a win win although I think highly of this item and will find a way to tailor them.
Good pants
They fit well, keep me warm in freezing temperatures and the zippered pockets are the right size for phone & keys. Just wish they could go in the dryer.
Women's 3SP XC Pant
I love this pant, one that I have had for many years and is wearing out.
I am hugely disappointed with the new pants that were shippped to me! Both are XS, extra small. The new pant is 3.75", yes- almost four inches longer than the pants I have, and they are not a tall or long. They are also 1.5 inches longer in the crotch. They are easily a small to medium size.
The company had no explanation except to say that sizes vary year to year. The website had nothing to say except that the material is stretchy so there will be some variation.
XC pant
This is my second pair, my last pair lasted at least 15 years, love them
My second pair (first lasted 14 years)
These are highly functional, comfortable pants for XC skiing, snow shoeing, and hiking in cold weather. I LOVE that they come in tall!! I just bought my second pair, again size Medium Long, and this pair seems larger than my old one, though maybe they haven't been in the dryer (which I know you're not supposed to do but it happens, I'm not that great a laundress). Suggest sizing down if you are able to avoid the dryer.
