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Sep 28, 2023

20 Best Ski Pants for Men in 2022

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Stay warm, dry, and comfortable when you bomb that black diamond.Most Popula Peak winter sports

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links.

Stay warm, dry, and comfortable when you bomb that black diamond.Most Popula

Peak winter sports time is upon us—from Whistler to the Alps, the temperatures are just right and the slopes are just snowy enough to warrant whipping out your seasonal armor: ski pants.

Ski pants are a necessity to keep your legs warm, dry, and flexible on the slopes (or, if you're more of an aprés-skier like myself, they're a necessity to camouflage yourself within the masses of actual skiers while you stay warm and curl up with a hot toddy and a good read). The ski pant is sacred to the sport its named after: a good ski pant needs to allow your legs to move freely, while keeping them protected. They're a rare sort of garment which teeters between fashionable and functional, and trust me when I say that you do not want to be the person with the ugliest ski pants on the Black Diamond run.

You don't have to be, though! Ski pants are an investment that last up to years, depending on how frequent (and aggressive) a skier you are. Update your winter rotation with the latest, most stylish ski pants, or, start from scratch and shop the best ski pants for men right here.

These keep not only the snow out, but also the bulky, awkward silhouette of lesser ski pants.

Versatile enough for the entire season, you can ski, snowboard, and hike in these weatherproof pants.

No one does the cold like Arc'teryx. The quality of these pants leaves no question as to why.

For ski pants that protect and warm the torso, too, Carhartt has you covered (literally).

The North Face has mastered the art of keeping cold-weather clothes breathable while still providing insulation—the perfect formula for a sport like skiing.

Ski pants don't have to be boring, you know.

Snow is no match for these pants, designed specifically to protect against wet weather.

For the ultra-luxe skiers, who are doing business deals and buying NFTs and engaging in other Logan Roy-esque activities on the slopes.

Whether you're going downhill or cross-country, these pocketed pants are a ski staple.

Canada Goose gets even the most weather-sensitive of wearers through the harshest of winters.

With an embossed logo all around, these ski pants are the closest streetwear is coming to the slopes.

These lightweight, recycled-fabric trousers are everything a ski pant should be: durable, warm, and protective against the environment.

Adidas brings its athleticism to the slopes for a sporty pair of ski pants.

Not only are these pants wind and waterproof, but they actively deflect water droplets, keeping you as dry as possible.

If you're looking for ski pants that can pull double-duty as just...pants, well you found them.

The brand that makes these has an incredibly apt name for this specific pair of pants. They will, of course, keep you super dry.

At less than $100, Eddie Bauer offers premium insulation and performance.

The multi-pocket structure of these pants is perfect for securing everything you'll need while you're skiing.

These straight-legged pants have a sharp silhouette, so don't worry about looking like the Michelin man in your ski trip pics.

With a belt and elastic gaiters, these snow-proof pants could almost pass for regular trousers.

Trishna Rikhy is the Associate Style Commerce Editor at Esquire. Previously, her writing has appeared in Vogue Runway, PAPER Magazine, V Magazine, V MAN, and more. She is based in NYC, but can probably be found wherever the strongest cup of coffee is.

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