REI "Mistral" pants. REI Mistral Pants - Men's 30" Inseam

These are not "bikey" pants.

I've been using mine for three or four winters now. They are fine with temps as low as freezing. When colder, I add either polyester or wool thermal underwear. Sweet spot is from mid 30's to mid 50's. Mind that this is for a commute that is no longer than about 22 minutes in the mornings (coldest part of the day) and about 28 minutes in the afternoon.

They are very comfortable with stretchy material and they are somewhat windproof. My guess is they are windproof up to about 17-18 mph.

Gripes:
1. Cost. They are pricey at almost US$100.
2. Front pockets could be a little deeper.
3. I prefer seven belt loops but these pants have only five.

Yea, just a few gripes, but these pants work GREAT for my winter commuting. Some days when I get to work, I'm too lazy to change into all of my "office clothes" and I'll just wear these pants all day along with the clean shirt I brought in the panniers.