Men's Athleisure Pants to Take You from Couch to Town - Outside |
- Men's Athleisure Pants to Take You from Couch to Town - Outside
- 49ers rookie Nick Bosa’s biggest challenge? Finding pants that fit - San Francisco Chronicle
- What Are the Best Snow Pants? - New York Magazine
- Ex-Georgia candidate makes Pants on Fire claim about son of US Rep. Lucy McBath, Jordan Davis - PolitiFact
- The Ultimate Men's Pants Style Guide - Types of Trousers for Men - Men's Health
| Men's Athleisure Pants to Take You from Couch to Town - Outside Posted: 23 Jan 2020 02:00 AM PST There was a time in my life when I was a salty jerk about people wearing sweatpants in public. "Are jeans really that difficult to get on?" I would mutter while walking by people getting lunch in the pants they slept in. But when I became a father two years ago, I realized that jeans can, in fact, be exceptionally difficult to get on when you are in the depths of sleep deprivation. I actively developed a love of men's athleisure pants that could pull triple duty: on the couch, in the gym, and around town. To help you maximize both your athletic and leisure pursuits this winter, I tested my favorites head to head. The Test
Best Style Cotopaxi Baja Pant ($100)Athleticism: The ample two-inch woven waist belt, coupled with remarkably stretchy fabric, put the Baja neck and neck with the Patagonia joggers (reviewed below) for athletic movement during squats, lunges, and box jumps. A gusseted crotch and articulated knees give the pants an athletic-specific feel, even though they wear like a style piece. Leisure: The fabric feels slightly more like a soft shell than the rest of the cotton or cotton-like options on this list, but there was never a time that it disturbed my sleep or made me desperately want to change out of them while watching a movie or playing with my daughter. And wearing this pant didn't give me a case of the cozies, like the Stios (also below). The more technical build enabled the Baja to accept a DWR treatment—which give it an edge in inclement weather—and allows it to pass as a nicer pant. Style: "Oh, those are wild," Rakestraw said. Without the orange waistband showing, you could definitely dress these pants up, thanks to the cut and material. He was particularly interested in how visible seams along the knees added a layer of texture to the legs. "The thing going on with the knees makes them interesting and stand out—they don't look like a sweatpant, they don't look like a chino—they're different enough that these are less like everyday wear and can actually be street style," he said. Most Athletic Patagonia Trail Pacer Joggers ($99)Athleticism: These will be my go-to running pants through the winter. A tight-but-not-too-tight leg geometry, extremely stretchy material (thanks to a healthy dose of spandex), and smart movement design details—like the gusseted crotch—made these fantastic in the weight room as well. While the Cotopaxi pant also held its own in the gym and on trails, the Trail Pacer proved the best at wicking moisture and never felt bogged down during a tough hour of interval exercises. Leisure: The next-to-skin feel was on par with the silkiest in this test. My only complaint while sleeping in the Trail Pacer was that the zipper pulls on the pockets weren't the most comfortable to roll over on while switching from side to side. But those pockets secured my wallet, keys, and phone as I ran errands—another important part of a solid athleisure pant—so it feels lame to complain about that feature. Style: "I love these," Rakestraw said. "Looking at the actual fabric, these are the kinds of things that you can wear—I won't say anywhere—but they will solve a lot of the question marks in your life." Noting the slimmer cut, he added: "The actual taper the whole way through is cool. It's nice to see outdoor companies start to think of athletes who might be inside today instead of out on the trail." Most Comfortable Stio Turpin Fleece Pant ($89)Athleticism: These were great for cold runs outdoors but a nightmare in the gym. I overheated quickly in them, and the sweat hung around my inner thighs and at the crook of my knees. However, the thickness would make them nice under a pair of ski pants. Leisure: I will live in these around my house this winter. I am embarrassed (yet kind of proud) at the number of synonyms for supple I used to describe these pants in my notes. To put it succinctly: these were so comfy that they were the only pants I craved when I felt like I needed comfort. The stretchy waist and relaxed (but not baggy) legs added to their luxury feel. Style: "I love Stio. These are standard box sweatpants—that is not a critique. Something that I really admire about Stio is that their whole thing, from soup to nuts, is, This is how people live in Jackson Hole," Rakestraw said. "By the looks of it, these are pants for skiing and after. Every detail is for that. You are probably not wearing these out on the town, but if you are going to be warm and cozy, these are the pants." Most Straightforward REI Co-op Active Pursuits Track Pants ($70)Athleticism: Their 7 percent spandex weave allows them to move, and I didn't have any major complaints while performing squats or running in them; however, the lack of articulation or a gusseted crotch was notably constrictive during movements like lunges. Leisure: The brushed interior of the Active Pursuits Track pants made them exceptionally comfortable for lounging, and their perfect medium-to-light weight meant I stayed cozy without overheating. The zippers at the ankles were uncomfortable when lying down—I rolled up the cuffs to get to sleep—but these were excellent around the house or for grabbing a cup of coffee. Style: "Super, super traditional sweatpants. I mean, you could throw a Champion logo on there," Rakestraw said. "I love what REI does in making quality things accessible. If you are at après or looking for a campsite, this is it." Best for Acro-Yoga Prana Vaha Pant ($79)Athleticism: The flowing nature of these generously cut straight-leg pants makes them fantastically comfortable. They aren't the best as a stand-alone jogger, because of their lack of insulation and how they flap in the wind. And while I do not practice yoga, acrobatics, or acro-yoga, these did move very well during a parent-child gymnastics class with my daughter. Leisure: These were another favorite around the house for two reasons: First, the three-inch stretch-knit waistband, the widest of the bunch, gives these an extremely pleasant fit that doesn't slip down. Second, the hemp fabric felt soft next to my skin. However, I felt the least comfortable wearing these out to get coffee or grab groceries because of how baggy the legs are. Style: "These are definitely more of an alternative sports pant. These pants are not going to fool anyone, but if you're doing those things, it is great for them," Rakestraw said. "They are way more on the 'ath' side of athleisure. I have a pair of shorts with the same waistband, and they are super, super comfortable, but I would never try to wear those shorts out. That straight leg has me thinking capoeira guys in Bob's Burgers." Lead Photo: Sarah Jackson  |
| 49ers rookie Nick Bosa’s biggest challenge? Finding pants that fit - San Francisco Chronicle Posted: 23 Jan 2020 02:48 PM PST  Some things actually don't come easily to Nick Bosa, as hard as that might be to believe. Sure, he made the NFL look easy in his rookie year. But try going pants shopping if you're Bosa. Finding pants to fit over his tree-trunk thighs may be a bigger challenge than any offensive line presents. "Yes, it is," Bosa said Thursday when I asked if he had a hard time finding pants that fit. "I have to go with sweat pants that look like real pants. Ones that are real stretchy." Bosa's legs have become a story in their own right. They are the genesis of his power and speed. And though Bosa is, by and large, a normal-sized person, his legs seem to belong to a giant.
Trevor Price, former NFL defensive end, told the New York Times: "Nick Bosa looks like he does one exercise a week, and that's squat. He had never skipped leg day." So, what is his leg work out? "It's pretty normal: squat, RDL (Romanian deadlifts), step-ups," he said. "I focus on technique. I squat pretty deep." Nature or nurture? Both, says Bosa. "I developed them," Bosa said of his legs. "But I think I got them from my dad." He got the genes. Now he needs to find the jeans. Ann Killion is a San Francisco Chronicle columnist. Email: akillion@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @annkillion  |
| What Are the Best Snow Pants? - New York Magazine Posted: 24 Jan 2020 10:21 AM PST  Photo: courtesy of Warner Bros. If you're headed to the slopes this season, there are a number of things that can ruin your day: rain, long lift lines, and, worst of all, your butt getting cold and wet. You can't control the first two, but the third is entirely avoidable with the right snow pants. To keep you warm from toe to cheek on your next run, we talked with 10 professional skiers, guides, and shop owners to find the very best snow pants for whatever winter adventure you're up to. Like buying a new pair of skis or ski boots, finding the right snow pants is a mix of technical features and personal preference. Think about how you're going to use them. If you spend most of your time doing chairlift runs on cold January and February vacations, go with something insulated. But if you also want to ski in the shoulder seasons of December or March, or in California, where sunny days can get relatively warm, an uninsulated pair is more versatile and allows for layering. Another thing to consider is ventilation. Many snow pants have extra zippers on the leg that open up to let cool air in. These are useful if you plan on skinning up a mountain before skiing down, or if you know you'll be lounging around by the fire après ski. To be sure, some of these options are an investment. But when you look at it over the life of your snow pants, you'll actually be saving money — and, in small part, the world. According to Adam Fine, a ski expert at curated.com, "People are understanding not only the impact on our bank account of replacing gear year after year, but also the impact on the environment." You pay for quality, and that quality lasts. Here are our, and the pros', favorites. The best snow bibs Flylow Men's Baker Ski and Snowboard Bibs  Flylow Women's Foxy Bib Bibs have extra coverage to keep your chest protected if any snow gets under your jacket. For Roy Tuscany, founder of High Fives Foundation, an organization that helps severely injured athletes return to their sports, these Flylow bibs are "probably the best ever made." He likes their versatility, using them as "my ski pants, my shoveling bibs, and my drive-to-the-office-if-it's-snowing-too-much-and-wear-for-the-day pants." Unlike many snow pants, Flylows are comfortable enough that you'll want to wear them après ski, too, thanks to inner- and outer-thigh vents to let out the heat when you prefer to be by the fire. One other benefit is the bib design, which has unique (and easy to adjust) over-the-shoulder straps that always keeps your pants up, even when you fill the pockets with maps and snacks. Mike Donohue, co-owner of Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington, Vermont, also loves these pants for their durability and protection: "We see people stepping up to this more expensive bib because they're just super burly," he says.  Eddie Bauer Freshline Bib You might not be hopping in and out of helicopters, riding snowmobiles, or throwing yourself off cliffs, but KC Deane is. And he's doing it in Freshline Bibs. His schedule includes more than 150 days of skiing each year, during which, he says, "you really find all the [pants'] weaknesses. And these didn't have any." This bib has kept him dry in every weather condition, and he likes that the back panel and longer arm length give it a slightly looser fit that won't hold you back when you're reaching to grab your skis as you drop 40 feet into powder (or, you know, just bending over to unbuckle your boots back at the lodge).  Burton AK Gore-Tex 3L Kimmy Bib Pant  Burton Men's AK Gore-Tex 3L Stretch Freebird Bib Pant These are the go-to bibs for Nick Sargent, president of the Snowsports Industries America trade association. This high-cut bib is specially designed to protect you in deep powder, and the three-layer Gore-Tex fabric keeps you dry. Since they're unlined, you can wear them on their own when it's warm, or layer them over long johns for colder days. "They serve all purposes and functions," he says. Although they're specifically designed for snowboarding, Sargent says "they'll take care of you in all activities." The best snow pants Black Diamond Men's Mission Pants  Black Diamond Women's Mission Pants Unlike bibs, pants start where you'd expect them to: your waist. Many skiers find them more flexible and comfortable, even if they don't have quite as much coverage. When Jackie Kearney, a ski patroller at Tahoe's Kirkwood Mountain Resort, isn't in her work uniform, she wears Black Diamond Mission Pants. "I like to be able to change what level of layers I have," she says. "We have days where the sun is super strong and it's in the 40s and then it will be 15 degrees and blowing 100 mph on the ridge, snowing three inches an hour." The uninsulated and waterproof Mission pants can handle all of it. When it's warm, thin tights are all you need. When it's cold, add heavy thermals. Articulated knees, huge pockets, and venting will also keep you comfortable in any situation.  Patagonia Snowbelle Pants  Patagonia Men's Powder Bowl Snow Pants When you pay for pants that will last many seasons, you want them to stay in style for many seasons. Mac Huelster, an NYC stylist who has worked with stars including Leon Bridges, prefers a "timeless look," he says. "With technical outerwear, it can be hard to shop vintage, because most of the new fabrics and details are so much more functional than pieces from the past." He recommends the Patagonia Powder Bowl pants, either in black or a single "pop" color like blue or green to match with all future jackets. He calls it a classic look with modern features, Including windproof, waterproof, and breathable 100 percent recycled-polyester Gore-Tex construction.  Mountain Hardwear Women's Exposure/2 Gore-TEX Paclite Pants  Mountain Hardwear Men's Exposure/2 Gore-Tex Paclite Pants These pants are perfect for winter trekkers or weeklong skiers — anyone who will find themselves living in snow pants for a long period of time, says Jeff Wohl, a guide for the National Outdoor Leadership School. When he leads winter treks, he wears the Exposure 2. "I need a pant that I can ski in all day and then build an igloo in without getting totally soaked," he says. The best snow pants/bib hybrid Dynafit Yotei Women's Gore-Tex Pant  Dynafit Men's Yotei GTX Pant Instead of choosing between bibs or pants, Eric "Hende" Henderson — who, before becoming a brand representative, was skiing down Everest and guiding for 15 years in the big mountains of Wyoming and Alaska — prefers the Dynafit Yotei bibs, a hybrid of both styles. Thanks to ventilation zippers on the legs, adjustable hem and waist sizes, and a detachable bib, they can be customized to any activity. "They're great for the all-purpose athlete — someone who is looking for something they can take to Japan but could also use to skin uphill at Killington," he says.  Stio Kids' Rafferty Insulated Pant Even if they don't fit into full-size pants, kids deserve full-size performance. For his own kids, Henderson likes the Stio brand. "Their stuff is amazing, from shells to pants," he says. "The sizing is spot on." We love these Rafferty pants, which are fully insulated and appropriate to wear to school or on the slopes. And the tough canvas shell fabric is fully waterproof and ready for any abuse a kid might subject them to. The Strategist is designed to surface the most useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Some of our latest conquests include the best acne treatments, rolling luggage, pillows for side sleepers, natural anxiety remedies, and bath towels. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.  |
| Posted: 24 Jan 2020 05:00 AM PST   Says Jordan Davis, son of Georgia Congresswoman Lucy McBath, was killed in "a drug deal gone bad." U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., became a gun control advocate after her teenage son was murdered. On Jan. 20, the day 22,000 people rallied for gun rights in Richmond, Va., a Republican from her home state attacked her policies in a Facebook post. The post, repeated on Twitter, was made by Paul Maner, who ran in 2016 for the Republican nomination for a Georgia state Senate seat. The post includes a video related to the Richmond rally and says: "THIS is what the lunatics like Lucy McBath for Congress Rep. Lucy McBath are all about. "#TakeBack6th "If her son hadn't been involved with a drug deal gone bad, her son might still be alive today. Her solution, to disarm everyone who is a law abiding citizen." The claim about her son is wrong. McBath called it "pathetic" and used Maner's Twitter post to try to raise donations for her campaign. Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, called the attack vile and hateful, and urged her Twitter followers to support McBath. We messaged Maner on Facebook, asking for information to back his claim, but did not get a response. The Atlanta Journal Constitution describes him as a Georgia Republican activist. The facts of McBath's son's death at the hands of Michael Dunn are clear and have been reported many times by local and national news media. It became known as the "loud music" case. Drugs were not involved. From a CBS News story on Dunn's sentencing in October 2014: Dunn encountered four black teens — including McBath's son, Jordan Davis, 17 — on the evening of Nov. 23, 2012, when Dunn and his girlfriend pulled up next to their SUV in the parking lot of a convenience store in Jacksonville, Fla. Dunn asked the teens to turn down the music in their car. Davis took issue with his request. The two exchanged heated words as Davis sat in the back seat of the SUV. Dunn argued that he thought he saw the barrel of a gun inside the car and was in fear for his life when he shot up the SUV. The prosecution said that the threat Dunn, a white man, perceived from the group of black teens was "only in his imagination." The teens were unarmed. Dunn fired 10 shots in three short bursts, striking Davis three times. At the sentencing, Dunn then 47, made a short statement addressed to Davis' family: "I truly regret what happened... if I could roll back time and do things differently I would. Still, I'm mortified I took a life." We looked through multiple news stories about the case. None tied the shooting to a potential drug deal. Dunn was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Our ruling Maner said Davis, the son of a member of Congress, was killed in "a drug deal gone bad." Davis was among four black teens in a car who got in a dispute with a middle-aged white man who wanted them to turn down their music. The man shot and killed Davis, was convicted of murder and was sentenced to life without parole. The claim is not only false but ridiculous — Pants on Fire.  |
| The Ultimate Men's Pants Style Guide - Types of Trousers for Men - Men's Health Posted: 03 Jan 2020 12:00 AM PST SHOPPING FOR PANTS can be a tedious, borderline painful experience. Even for fashion editors, finding the right pair of comfortable, flattering trousers can feel like an endless search with many, many visits to fitting rooms—and who has time for that? And if you do find a pair of pants that seem to fit, chances are they won't be the most comfortable option in your closet. Sure, sweatpants have technically been deemed acceptable to wear outside the gym, but a grown man can't avoid those important occasions—business meetings, weddings, and holiday events—when it's time to clean up with a sharp look below the belt. We know the struggle and we're here with a solution. The Men's Health style team found a number of menswear brands with sleek styles that have a hint of stretch. Finally, you can buy chinos and dress pants that have an attractive slim fit with flexibility for comfort. And best of all, it won't cost you a fortune to score a pair. To put these top-notch pants to the test, we enlisted the help of four Men's Health readers. Wherever their day takes them, our group of guys need stylish pants that'll look great from morning-to-night and all them to move with ease. For work, weekends, and everything in between, these chinos, cargos, dress pants, and jeans have you covered for every style flex—no fitting room required. THESE AREN'T YOUR grandpa's chinos. They're slim, stretchy, and look great on men of any age. Worried about your muscular thighs and calves? Four-way stretch keeps your pants looking sharp, not silly. Put on a little winter weight? The flexible waistband is seriously forgiving. From Sunday Funday to swanky soirées, a good pair of chinos has the versatility to replace just about any pair of pants in your closet. GET THE LOOKCARGOS ARE COOL again, folks. By adding utilitarian pockets to slim-fit wool trousers, it creates a rugged elegance that's hard to achieve. Sporty details like elasticized cuffs add some extra cool factor while you make moves comfortably, thanks to the help of a little Lycra. GET THE LOOK      BEHOLD, THE PERFECT jeans to wear to the office. A dark indigo wash keeps your look polished, while the tiniest bit of stretch makes them comfortable to go from office hours to happy hour. Stretch denim is nothing new, but choosing the right option is still a tricky situation; too much stretch can make your jeans lose their shape and look sloppy by five 'o clock. Levi's remains a trusted source for the best denim duds to hug your legs in just the right place, without suffocating them. GET THE LOOKYES, DRESS PANTS can be comfortable. Forget those stiff, boxy trousers you've encountered and meet the new crop of slim dress slacks with stretch to hit the scene. You'll never have to worry about being uncomfortable while sitting, or worse, ripping your pants when you bend over. We're not suggesting you hit the gym in these dress pants, but you should level-up your everyday style and give your go-to jeans a breather by sporting these bad boys during your active day. Whether you're wearing a tailored blazer or just a simple tee, these pants have the power to take your look from bland to Bond status. GET THE LOOK      Photographs by Allie HollowayVideo by Michael SassanoStyled by Ted StaffordGrooming by Lisa-Raquel/See Management |
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