After reading some of the reviews on the Andes v2 Drystar pant about sizing, I was second guessing whether the Medium size would be appropriate for me. I’m 6’1”, 165 lbs with a 33” waist, 39.5” at the hips, 22.5” around the thigh and a 32” inseam. All of those measurements placed me solidly within the Medium sizing bracket, except my height, which fell in the XL category. With the wonderful option of being able to return an item that doesn’t fit, I confidently selected the Medium size and waited for my order to arrive. I shouldn’t have been worried. Right out of the box, the quality of the materials and construction were right on par with all the great Alpinestars products I’ve interacted with in the past. With a pair of jeans on and the liner still installed, I ... MoreAfter reading some of the reviews on the Andes v2 Drystar pant about sizing, I was second guessing whether the Medium size would be appropriate for me. I’m 6’1”, 165 lbs with a 33” waist, 39.5” at the hips, 22.5” around the thigh and a 32” inseam. All of those measurements placed me solidly within the Medium sizing bracket, except my height, which fell in the XL category. With the wonderful option of being able to return an item that doesn’t fit, I confidently selected the Medium size and waited for my order to arrive. I shouldn’t have been worried. Right out of the box, the quality of the materials and construction were right on par with all the great Alpinestars products I’ve interacted with in the past. With a pair of jeans on and the liner still installed, I began pulling the pants on. They felt a little snug around the hips, like I wouldn’t be able to get them on, but then I realized I hadn’t fully loosened the waist straps. Because these pants have a cover behind the fly (like a pair of boardshorts), you’re limited to the amount of movement you have compared to putting on a pair of jeans. With the waist strap loose, I had no trouble getting them on. If you’re planning to run with the suspenders, it’s most comfortable to tuck in your shirt. The high, padded back is great to keep out any unwanted breeze as well. Back to the suspenders for a moment, and the zipper around the waist, in particular; I have an Alpinestars Gunner WP jacket, sized M as well, that I purchased a few years ago and it mates up perfectly to these pants. If you run this option, you’ll need to be sure everything is tucked into the pant, however, otherwise you’ll run into issues pairing the zipper on the pant and jacket. So far, I’ve put about 200 miles of riding while wearing the Andes v2 pant, and it’s been exceptionally comfortable. The knee padding was in its lowest position when it arrived and it hit my knee a bit awkwardly, but there was plenty of adjustment to get it to a better position. Riding in Minnesota on a sportbike during the spring means some chilly mornings, and with the liner installed, I was completely comfortable riding at highway speeds at 38 degrees. There isn’t snow here year-round, however; with the liner installed, I found that I was getting overly warm when stopped at a traffic light for more than twenty seconds or so if there was direct sunlight and the temp was above 72 degrees. Your own level of comfort with heat will determine at what point the liner needs to be removed, which is as quick as unzipping the liner at the waist and undoing two snaps per leg down above the ankle. I haven’t had the opportunity to wear these in the rain yet, but if my experience with the Gunner WP jacket has proven anything, a ride through driving rain should be a non-issue. If you’re in the market for a pant that can handle the elements, while offering protection, style and comfort at a great price, I really don’t know if you can make a better choice.

Alpinestars really leaves you wanting for more due to their lack of sizing options. I suppose if every man was 5'5" and was the same weight, these pants and their corresponding sizes would work.I originally orders the L and the M to compare sizes. I'm 6' tall and weight 175lbs. My jeans waste is 32" , inseam is long, at 34".The size Large had the correct length for me, but the pants fit like parachutes. The waste was pretty accurate and felt like it was comfortable for my 32" waste.The size Medium was slightly short on my, especially when sitting on the bike, but at least they were not as wide. The waste was tighter, but manageable. So I stuck with the Mediums.I live in KS (Midwest). You simply cannot ride with these pants when the temps are about 75 ... MoreAlpinestars really leaves you wanting for more due to their lack of sizing options. I suppose if every man was 5'5" and was the same weight, these pants and their corresponding sizes would work.I originally orders the L and the M to compare sizes. I'm 6' tall and weight 175lbs. My jeans waste is 32" , inseam is long, at 34".The size Large had the correct length for me, but the pants fit like parachutes. The waste was pretty accurate and felt like it was comfortable for my 32" waste.The size Medium was slightly short on my, especially when sitting on the bike, but at least they were not as wide. The waste was tighter, but manageable. So I stuck with the Mediums.I live in KS (Midwest). You simply cannot ride with these pants when the temps are about 75 degress. The Drystar waterproofing doesn't breath and the vents don't function super well when you're sitting down. In summary, I ended up using these as my non-hot weather pants.I've taken a few hits offroad in the pants and they protected me really well w/o showing any wear or tear. The style is neat, but again, Alpinestars don't make pants for tall and skinny legged men.

The quality of the product is great. I love the thermal layer that can be removed. The garment feels heavy and sturdy. In terms of materials and built quality, you can't go wrong.When shopping, make sure you rely on the size chart and size up rather than pick your regular size.As most European brands go, sizing is smaller. Plus, there's an inner pannel inside the zipper (for waterproofing, I'm assuming) that limits how wide the pants waist opens up to let the hips through. So even though the hips of the pants should fit based on the chart, the waist might get stuck, so take that into consideration as well.I never managed to pull them past my hips. I had to return them so I never go to test how good insulation/ventilation, and waterproofing are.