Reviews by User: reddirt (4)

These salopettes were used on my first winter expedition which involved x-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice climbing; snow, gusty winds over 50mph, temperatures from -15F to 35F. They performed well under all these conditions. Midweight or expedition weight bottoms fit snuggly but nicely under these. The close fit is actually good, as baggier would be draftier and any tighter would be depressing. They run rather short on me, but it doesn't really matter as I usually wear gaiters. The length also is not an issue for downhill skiing, as downhill boots have enough calf coverage. They are definitely a worthy investment since the next closest things are Arctyrex and are way more expensive. I bought a size 8. For reference, my pants size is 6-8 in Patagonia, 6 in Arctyrex, S in Prana. I'm 5' 8", ~125-135 lbs, ~33" inseam, ~28" waist.

I've tried a bunch of wrap shirts & this is the first that fits perfectly, with or without a tank top under. Even w/o a tank top under, I don't feel that I'm "on display" or showing too much cleavage. Not the I have much to show... Sz medium worked well for me. I'm usually a M & 36B

I am a solid 38.5 in wmn's Sportiva Katanas (my staple, all purpose shoe) & Miuras (my harder trad shoe). I am a 38.0 in Sportiva Solutions. Not that comparing boot sizes help for rock shoe sizing, but for what it's worth I am a 40.0 in Sportiva Nepal extremes & 39.5 in Sportiva Baturas. I wear US wms 8.5 in street shoes. I tried on Testarossa's for the first time last week & found myself in a 39.0. I believe they run *slightly* smaller than Sportiva Katanas/Miuras/Mythos. The Testarossa's are really aggro shoes that that perform really well on sport routes (or make you climb/look really good in the gym). At this price, I'd prolly "save" them for harder gym/sport routes & use my resoled Katanas for easier/moderate climbs.

Thanks Columbia for trying to flatter my girlish figure by making these run large, very large, but flattery will get you, well, a return. It's one of those buy 2 different sizes & return one... but *well worth the extra effort*. I really love this skort, or scooter, or whatever.