With a full length 2-way side zip for easy removal or layering, the Alpha Pant is a clutch piece for frigid resort laps, long sled-skiing days, chilly alpine starts, or relaxing at a backcountry hut. Featuring the lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying Polartec® Alpha®, the active insulation will maintain critical breathability and warmth for your knees and legs without bunching at your boots. Wear these crop pants under (or over) your shell pants for additional comfort and safety on cold days.
FIT: Active
INSEAM: 18.5 in (size Small)
MODEL INFO:
FACE FABRIC: Recon AIR lightweight mechanical stretch mini rip-stop with DWR treatment | 100% nylon | 53g/m2 | 20D/20D
INSULATION: 80g Polartec® Alpha® Insulation | 100% Recycled Polyester
LINING: Recon AIR lightweight mechanical stretch mini rip-stop with DWR treatment | 100% nylon | 53g/m2 | 20D/20D
PFAS FREE: No
WEIGHT: 260 g (9.2 oz)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Vietnam
GUARANTEE: Strafe 2 Year Warranty
Wow, these shorts are fantastic, and I wish I had found them sooner! I wore them under my shells and loved the feel and function. The double zippers are spot on and the snaps on the waist keep them in place. I wear a size small, and they are true to size.
I agree with the other lady shredders here. These are warm, comfortable and great under hardshell pants/bibs.. (I have not had the wait band stretch out yet.) But it is mind boggling that the zipper only opens from the bottom up. Utterly impractical for going to bathroom. I usually wear a size 8 in pants and the Medium is snug. Great once I have it on and I don't think it will fall down even if the waist band eventually stretches out. But getting them over my hips is a workout. I am worried I may rip the zipper. Please redesign these! I would buy another pair once the design issues are fixed.
I purchased a model of these pants in the spring of 2023. I have used them 10 times. I LOVE the idea and they are warm. However, the waist band is a BIG problem. After a few uses, the waist band no longer stayed snug. There is no way to tighten up the waist bank or elastic that is strong enough to keep the waist bank fitted. When I used the pants, yesterday to alpine ski in (under my gortex pants), the pant due to its lack of a true fitted waist band, slipped down below my waist. It was super uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I have decided there is no way to amend this pant and make it fitted to my waist. Therefore, I have looked to another company that makes the same type of pant that has a fitted waist band that can be adjusted and Strafe figures out a way to keep the waist band fitted after a few uses.