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Oakley TC Stretchy Softshell 2020-2021 Snowboard Pants Review

  • Waterproof/Breathability: 10K/10K
  • Shell/Insulated: Insulated
  • Fit: Skinny
  • Category: Resort
  • Size: XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL
  • Colour: White and Black
  • Price: £200

Why we chose the Oakley TC Stretchy Softshell Snowboard Pants: A softshell pant with a unique design that’s been designed to match the needs of a pro snowboarder.

For some years now Oakley has been stepping up their outerwear game by producing high-quality kit. As a result, we’ve seen plenty of pro snowboarders rocking not only their goggles but clothing too. This winter, Oakley’s teamed up with Stale Sandbech and is bringing us a collection where style meets tech, with the Oakley x Stale TC Stretchy Softshell Pants being a fine example of what the collection has got to offer.

As the first snowboarder to ever land a triple underflip 1260 and a regular at the podium, Stale Sandbech has proven himself to be one of the best snowboarders around (if anyone’s entitled to their signature line, it’s him).

“As the first snowboarder to ever land a triple underflip 1260 and a regular at the podium, Stale Sandbech has proven himself to be one of the best snowboarders around”

By creating a unique design, every item from the Stale x Oakley collection is embellished by a Camo-like print (which on closer inspection turns out to be a mountain range from above) and a skull. As for the Stretchy Softshell pants, you can spot this camo-like design on the knees while the signature skull can be found on the right leg pocket zipper.

By choosing a softshell fabric, Oakley’s making the pants more stretchy and thus allowing for more room to move and tweak. This adds to the pants comfort too as the fabric isn’t restrictive. Softshell fabric is also much more rigid and creases less compared to hard shell, and on top of that, it doesn’t rustle, resulting in a ride that’s easier on the ears.

Another plus with the softshell pants is that as they’re made out of a woven fabric, they feel almost like a warm layer on top of your base-layer. The fabric is also very breathable, preventing you from overheating when picking up the pace.

Adding to the comfort of the pants is the interior lining that is made out of soft fleece. Spending your days nesting within the Oakley x Stale Stretchy Softshell Bib pants is probably as comfy as it gets, whilst the pants 10K waterproofing and breathability ratings will assure for a dry ride too.

“Adding to the comfort of the pants is the interior lining that is made out of soft fleece”

A 10K waterproofing isn’t much if you’re planning on hiking off the beaten path, but plenty if you’re planning on staying within the boundaries of a resort with the occasional ‘in between the pistes’ powder lap. The pants have also been treated with a DWR coating, which prevents water from getting through the face fabric and into the membrane.

Performance fit, inner boot gaiter, thigh ventilation with mesh, and an adjustable waistband and Velcro waist tabs are just a some of the other features that come with these pants. If you’re looking to get something comfy yet technical, or if you’re simply a massive Stale fan (who isn’t?), do yourself a favour and get yourself a pair of the Oakley x Stale Stretchy Softshell Pants.

The model in the photo is 6’3” (190cm) tall and wearing size M.

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