The North Face  Freedom Bibs - Women's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are great bibs, haven't tested them skiing but I really like the way they feel and fit. I'm 5'4" approx 140 pounds, but I have a 40" hip and thick thighs so I ordered a medium instead of a small despite having a 27" waist. They fit great in legs and butt, but they are loose around the midsection. To be honest, I believe that's how they would likely fit anyways with a small, it is difficult for bibs to be form fitting everywhere. Room for layers everywhere! Love that there are thigh vents and the shoulder straps are stretchy. If you have a big butt/hips, size up! The size chart is really true to size here.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Happy to see an XXL size option. I usually wear an XL in other brands (size 14-16), but NorthFace XL is always snug on me. The XL short, fit but not as comfortably as I would have liked. The XXL short was quite a bit wider and curvier and longer. Which wasn't ideal, but better than feeling like I couldn't comfortably bend and move and layer underneath. I'm 5-3" and will need to hem the length a bit. Wish they were the same length as the XL short which were the perfect length on me. I tried both the insulated and this non-insulated variety, and ended up keeping the non-insulated because then I can layer underneath to regulate how warm I'll be.

I am 5'9" with proportionally long legs, and the Tall size was too short for me; when I crouch down the elastic cuffs slide right over the top of my boots, exposing my socks. Also the elastic cuffs are so loose that they might as well not even be there. They don't come even close to tightly fitting to my snow boots. Lastly there is mesh fabric inside the pants, at the top of the cuff. That's nice for ventilation, but if I were fo fall in the snow while wearing the pants, snow would easily get through the pants onto my legs.

I've had these bibs for a little while, and despite the odd fit (tight in the thighs and very loose on the calves) I haven't minded them and they've been good for skiing - they're pretty warm. However, they are NOT waterproof as stated in the description! Recently skied in the PNW in the rain and my entire legs were soaking wet - the rain soaked through the snowpants and everything my inside my pockets was also wet. Had some damage to my gear which is really frustrating. I don't know why these are advertised as waterproof when they aren't!!!!!! Slightly water resistant, maybe, but NOT waterproof at all.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with this purchase. I work in the ski industry and thought I would give these bibs a try since I've liked some of their products in the past. One of the seams completely ripped open after a few wears, and I took them in to the store where I made the purchased but they could not offer much help. I feel this should be a more durable pant due to the sport it's advertised for.

When I was looking for new snow pants, I didn't even realize they made bib style ones for adults. So when I found these, I was not only pleasantly surprised, but felt even better knowing they were from The North Face. All of my winter jackets have been from The North Face so I felt confident that these pants would be warm enough for the cold MN winters.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought these because they were an affordable option for touring, I love that they're non insulated and have double chest pockets. I love the side zip but wish it unzipped on both sides not just on the left. These have been great for touring and I'm so happy I bought them.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this bib! Perfect for petite women. I really struggled to find a bib that fit my curves but also wasn't super long in the legs. These are cute and fit just right. Also has tons of pockets for a full day out skiing. Got lots of compliments too.

I bought both the Freedom Bibs and Freedom Jacket, wanting to love both of them. Disappointingly, both just turned out to be okay. The fit of both pieces was very odd. I am 5'4" and 115lbs- the XS bibs were too tight in the thighs but too loose in the butt, and also way too long. The XS jacket was too big; the body felt incredibly bulky and the sleeves way too long. The jacket's hood is also not detachable, which I did not realize at the time of purchase but something I want in my ski coat. I thought this was going to be my new ski set, but sadly it will be going back.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Kept me super warm on Breckenridge this past weekend snowboarding. Had tons of mobility! Super comfortable. 5'5", 128lbs got a medium for a slightly looser fit