Mountain Hardwear High Step Judo Pant : All The Right Moves

The name made me giggle, like wearing this pant would make me a bad-ass martial artist. Indeed, this stretchy, body-hugging knee pant would probably be perfect for kick-boxing classes (which, I confess, I don't attend). Instead, I slipped them on for my daily yoga sessions and fell in love with their not-too-tight fit and do-anything stretch.

The length is perfect, falling right below the knee for full coverage that never felt bulky. The waistband doesn't pinch or bind, but it doesn't slip around, either. In downward dog or a forward bend, it stayed in place so I never worried about giving my neighbors an eyeful. The fit is fantastic; trim yet not uncomfortably tight. They felt perfect on the days when I felt good about my body--and when I didn't.

Supremely stretchy, these pants allow me total freedom of movement. That's partly due to the fabric content (lots of elastane), as well as the gusseted inseam--a feature climbers have long preferred because of the range of motion it allows. The little hidden pocket was perfect for stashing my gym locker key.

I didn't love the High Step Judo Pant for super-sweaty workouts since the cotton revealed the moisture in dark stains that made me a little self-conscious. But for pushing weights or doing yoga, they've proven to be the best I've tried.

Available in women's sizes XS-XL and colors: Thunderbird Red, Black, Pansy, Moon Dust, and Gold Dust.

Material: Organic cotton (91%), elastane (9%).

Bottom Line: A sporty multi-purpose that bends and twists with your every move.--K.B. (April '10)

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