What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore these on a redpoint attempt with a lot of high stepping, and the four way stretch let me get my knee up without any resistance. The ankle cinches kept fabric out of the way during precise footwork, which actually mattered on those tiny holds."Real rock days ask a lot of a pair of pants, and the Smith Climbing Pant from Escape Climbing was shaped around exactly that demand. We warm up in them, work through a crux with a high heel hook, then keep climbing until the light runs out, the four way stretch fabric moving in every direction without ever feeling restrictive. It's a pant built less for looking good on the wall and more for disappearing entirely once the climbing starts. Low profile hand pockets sit flush under a harness so nothing digs in or bunches during long belays, while a secure zippered back pocket keeps a phone or car key locked in through the send. Adjustable ankle cinches clear fabric away from the feet for precise footwork on granite or gym holds alike, and a simple waist tie dials in the fit without any fuss. It's a pant that earns its spot in the rotation session after session.