Rarely do you find a pant that can take a beating from whatever the day holds at it and wears comfortably, but this pant does it. Stylish enough to wear nearly everywhere but can take a beating during a hike through brush or hang for drinks in the city. Foehn knows how to deliver a thoughtful design with quality products every time.
These are great pants -- I also own two other types of Foehn pants. These are a cross between a pair of jeans, carhardts, and climbing pants. So they can really go in any direction -- bike to work, build a boat and boulder -- all in the same day. The fabric has a great feel and the cut allows movement. discreet pockets are helpful. Given that they have cotton -- they will not work for extended trips in the backcountry (weeks of rain) -- but not all life happens there... 10+ a brilliant pair of pants
Material on these is super durable and holds up well. I also love the fit is more accommodating for athletic body type. Only complaint is the front pockets both developed holes around the same time - perhaps the fabric on this could be improved to match the durability found everywhere else.
I was recommended this brand from a friend some years ago and am grateful that I had them in mind when the time came to replace my climbing pants. I love that the pants have a higher rise than most men's pants—it really helps keep them in place when wearing a harness. Keep in mind that they do run a little bit smaller than expected due to the high rise (I'm 5'11" / 160 lbs. and usually fit a 30" waist, but the 28" fits perfectly in these.) I haven't groveled my way through any off-widths while wearing them quite yet, but they have held up to all sorts of other abuses: bushes, sharp limestone, playing with dogs, etc. The only two things that I'd recommend: 1. An internal belt, as that's more comfortable than a regular belt with a harness on. Not really a huge issue if you get the right size, though. 2. More colorways, as I need an excuse to buy another pair.