Description of The North Face Freedom Insulated Boot-Cut Pant - Women's:
So you want low-riding snow pants that don't have a ton of extra, baggy room in the pant legs. Go for The North Face Women's Freedom Insulated Boot-Cut Pants. These pants combine a low rise, a contemporary boot cut, and a trim, athletic fit around your knees. Fully taped seams work with the HyVent fabric to block moisture while light synthetic insulation adds warmth. The North Face Chimney Venting system pulls air up through mesh in the gaiters and out through the thigh vents so you won't burn up when you're booting uphill or enjoying spring conditions.
Bottom Line: A low rise and boot cut without the ghetto sag.
I finally found the perfect fitting ski pant! It has been a long and frustrating journey, but my search is now over. These pants fit a woman's curves in all the right places without feeling tight and constricting while skiing. The waistline falls just below my belly-button, and I have not had any problems with these pants being to low to tuck in baselayers (no snow down my pants yet).
These are not that Low Rising. I would say they are high/Med rising. I bought the xs. They fit perfectly! I am 5'6" and 125 pounds. I love the cargo pocket that is accessable while on the slopes with your jacket on. They are really comfy. I love having the velcro waste cincher on the outside so it doesn't scratch your skin and leave a big gap so cold air gets in if put on the inside. Most pants put the waist cincher on the inside. Way stupid! Thanks North Face! I get really cold on the slopes, so I got the insulated ones for when the temps go into the teens and twenties and will use the regular uninsulated Freedom pant when it gets in the thirties and above. It would be possible to layer under the uninsulated pant with tights and long wool/silk underwear. In fact it might be easier to move around that way. I like having the vents on the outside, I don't know why manufacturers put them on the inside. I'd much rather have cool air come into the outside of my legs then the inside.
These are the best ski pants I have found yet. I am 5"7/ Size 8 and the Medium fits perfect! I wear mine with a light base layer in 10-20ยบ F and am completely comfortable. And they look good - no sacrificing form for function with these pants!
