Ortovox Rock N’ Wool Short Pant

Pros:

The first obvious pro of these Ortovox Short Pants is the cut: by forgoing fabric from calf to ankle, these bottoms pair well with tight ski boots. If you're familiar with awkward bunches of pant leg above your boot or painful pressure points on your shin, these Ortovox Short Pants are for you.

Additionally, Ortovox crafted these Short Pants out of their Rock’N’Wool Merino, which is breathable, warm, lightweight, and, most importantly, combats the inevitable odors of frequent use.

Cons:

We can't lie. Short Pants do look funny. Between the tight fit and the ¾-length cut, you’ll be glad to wear these capris under your ski pants.

Tester Comments:

“I admit I was a bit hesitant—I’ve skied with normal bottoms for over two decades now. But the ¾-length fit felt surprisingly natural. I didn’t have any awkward pressure points in my boots or any weird bunches of fabric above my calf. Why haven’t I made the switch before?”

Bottom Line:

Ortovox’s ¾-length base layer bottoms are perfect for skiers and snowboarders who want to fine-tune the fit of their kit.