****** - Verified Buyer
4.5
I'm a big fan of the comfort, flexibility, durability and breathability of Columbia women's pants and wear various styles for everything from hiking to travel to just lounging or hanging out. In the past, however, I usually take a size 10 (about 5'6" low-to-mid 140s) but in the past I've had more trouble figuring out the fit of the pull on styles (elastic waist) and have found they run tights than other styles. With no helpful size chart to go by and the dreaded S-M-L-XL sizing on the item (seriously, this is not much help) I requested the Silver Ridge 2.0 Pull On Pant in both Medium and Large to try out and hoped for the best. The medium fit well through the hips and waist with an adjustable drawstring that would make it workable for most in the size 8-10 range. I'm about 5'6" with longish legs, and I wondered if the elasticized ankles would look weird or baggy. Instead, they were flattering and I feel they would be forgiving of those within 3-4 inches either way of my height, depending on your leg length. The gray is a solid neutral that goes with nearly any casual top or tee. Omni-shade material is great at protecting from burns and Omni-wick makes most moisture bead up and roll off, which I love, along with the generous and flattering pockets, several of which are large enough to hold my iPhone Plus.What I didn't like: For an active pant, the thigh is quite tight, with little give in the material. Plus, there is a weird seam across the leg above each knee, which has no give at all and feels binding on my lower thigh. If you have athletic, muscular thighs, these pants may not fit you comfortably, and if your thighs are heavier, you may find them less comfortable than other styles.I found that I did get used to the odd grabby feeling of the above-the-knee seam quickly and have come to like the ease, comfort, styling and pockets of these pants quite a lot. Just be aware of the tighter-than usual fit in the thighs.Also, the Large which I tried on is quite a bit roomier as expected in the waist and hip. I'd estimate it at a Size 12-14, BUT the upper leg and thigh area are still tight on me at this larger size.
