Customer Reviews The North Face Freedom Insulated Pants

For sizing: I am 5'5" and 123lbs and purchased a small which fits perfectly with my wool on underneath. The bell bottoms are definitely prominent but of course will be less pronounced when I have ski boots on.

Thank you North Face for being inclusive and transparent about sizing! I'm on the shorter side with a small waist but wider hips and larger butt (Height:5'4'', Waist: 26'', Hip: 40''), . I have tried almost 40 pairs of snow pants before finding ones that were the correct length and fit my hip area. I got these pants in a Short/Medium and a Short/Large and while the mediums were way too tight, the larges were very roomy and the perfect length. The waist is still too big, but nothing a belt can't fix.

Went by size chart and was too small. Liked the look for them just wish then fit well. I am returning and hoping the next size is big enough. Contemplating going 2 sizes up. Tried on over what I would wear under pants while skiing out west.

Used the fit guide to purchase for my wife, but the recommendation size of L was not appropriate. giving them to my daughter to grow into. quality materials just wrong size

Bought these to layer over regular clothing while walking in Alaska to work. Work very well

Did not like the fabric. I have 2 of this style from a few years ago that I love and still wear.

The pants feel like they're great quality but the sizing is weird. My usual size (across many brands) was too tight and short even without a base layer underneath, so I exchanged for a bigger size, but now they're too loose even with a base layer underneath. And I did follow the measurements in the Size Guide but it did not work. I won't have time to exchange them again so I will keep them, but there is definitely something off because I have never struggled to find ski pants that fit before.

Comfortable, easy to wear & protective.

I ordered these in a size xsmall. I couldn't even get them up to my thigh. It fits like a kid size. (Keep in mind I have two pairs of north face from previous years in medium that fit so baggy and fall down so I went with xs) Love the color of the purple though! The sizing chart even showed I could do xs. Now idk if I should do small or medium even though my other mediums are big. I'm 5'3 and 125 pounds.

The quality is good, except that it is definitely not meant for taller people or people with curves. It fit my legs but was tapered way smaller on the top waist area that I could not even button them. Definitely not a 2XL.

I used the size guide and they still didn't fit and my size was sold out when I tried to exchange them

I'm very happy with many features of these pants. They are warm, dry, comfortable, and I love all the pockets. BUT, and this is a big but, with the side tip, and fixed straps, the only way to put the pants on and off is to pull the strap up over your head. Very inconvenient when you dash into the bathroom, only to have to take off your coat, helmet, and goggles too. I fixed the problem by adding buckles which unclip, but NorthFace should have thought of this in the first place. Everyone needs to use the bathroom at some point. Interestingly, the men's bibs have a centre zipper so don't have the same problem.

The pants fit but the waist was too big for me. The belt didn't really help me. I just wish it was high waisted because whenever I bend, it would show bare skin

Good material and looks great but the fit was off for me. I am 5’2, 165lb and the large was too tight around the waist and the xl worked but they were still pretty baggy even with a thick base layer which probably isn’t needed as these are very warm. The length was pretty good but a tiny bit long but didn’t drag. I have a 28’ inseam.

I ordered the tall, and the length is great. I really appreciate that longer lengths are offered. I do not like that the leg vents are now on tue inside of the leg (previous pair was on the outside). I work in agriculture. The inside vents are extremely uncomfortable when riding a horse.

Material felt good, large was too small.

Good pants.

For most ski pants you just have to size up. I find this brand to just be completely off in sizing. I am 5'3, size 10 bottoms, average build. A large fit in the legs but I couldn't get the waist fastened. An extra large fit in the waist but was way too big in the legs and too long. Besides the sizing being off, these seem like well made pants of good quality. They seem to be geared towards someone with an hour glass figure, not for someone who isn't tapered in at the waist. I wanted to love these pants but other brands fit better like regular pants. I see NF has complaints going way back in years about sizing being off. I too wish they would work this out.

They kept me warm but have no stretch whatsoever. I ordered the xl and need a little more room to be truly comfy. The xxl was way too big and would've had to get them taken in. I really wish they would make these more high waist and have stretch.

They run pretty big! Ordered a L regular length. I'm 5'6" 175 lbs. The pant leg isn't wide enough to accommodate my Sorrell tall snow boots.

The sizing is off. S is too tight and M too big.

I love the material but the sizing is so off. I'm 5'6 150lbs and I ordered S which was extremely tight and then ordered a M which is so baggy I felt like it would fall off. I really wish they had better sizing because the pants are very nice.

I'm a downhill skier. Bought these b/c I need a tall size. Had to order up a size and they were too big. Got the Freedom snow pant and it is just far superior. Spend $10 more and get the Freedom pant.

I wore these yesterday on a cold, snowy powder day. The fabric did not appear to repel water and my base layers were damp on my legs where snow had piled up while riding the chair lift and on my rear from sitting on snow on the lift. Very disappointed by this, but otherwise they are a nice, warm pant.

Had to return for an exchange for a larger size. Haven't received larger size yet!