Climbing pants
Looking for men's climbing pants or women's climbing pants?
In the climbing apparel section at Glisshop, we've selected a wide range of climbing pants from brands like Five Ten, Black Diamond, Snap, La Sportiva, and many more. Choosing a women's climbing pant or a men's climbing pant from one of these specialist brands means benefiting from proven expertise and technical fabrics that offer lightness, stretch, breathability, and durability. Among the different models, some climbing pants feature details climbers love: a loop for attaching a chalk bag, a dedicated pocket for a brush, and more. It's often the sum of these practical features that makes climbing more comfortable and lets you enjoy your climbing sessions even more.
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£98.91
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£49.41
The Snap M Wide Pants Dark Night are durable, stretchable climbing trousers made from organic cotton and Lycra, offering comfort, freedom of movement, and convenient storage.
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£89.91
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£45.00
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£80.91
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£48.51
The Black Diamond M Notion Pants Creek Blue are durable, comfortable climbing pants with stretch material, an elasticated waistband, and multiple pockets.
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£89.91
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£45.00
The Snap M Wide Pants Dark Kaki are durable, stretchable climbing trousers made of organic cotton and Lycra, featuring handy pockets and a climbing brush loop.
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£89.91
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£45.00
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£161.91
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£97.11
The Norrona Femund Light Cotton Pant W are versatile, eco-friendly hiking trousers, designed for comfort, wind protection, and a personalized fit, perfect for outdoor activities and everyday wear.
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£85.50
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£72.63
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£98.91
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£49.41
The Snap X Boulder Pants Blue Denim are climbing pants that combine urban style and performance, made from durable stretch materials for optimum freedom of movement.
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£116.91
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£46.71
Kari Traa Ane tights combine comfort, breathability and UV protection for outdoor activities, while benefiting from the eco-responsible OEKO-TEX 100 certification.
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£47.25
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£16.47
The Influential Legging Dash Print trail legging from DARE2B is a concentrate of comfort and performance, with its recycled Q-Wic Soft touch fabric and UPF 50+ UV protection.
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£89.91
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£44.91
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Black Diamond's W Technician Alpine Pale Mauve women's climbing pants feature pre-shaped knees for mobility on technical sections.
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£116.91
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£46.71
The Ane Palm hiking tights from Kari Traa are stretchy and comfortable.
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£47.25
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£16.47
The DARE2B Influential Niagara Blue Dash Animal Print trail legging, in recycled jersey, maximizes comfort and performance with fast moisture wicking and UPF 50+ UV protection.
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£80.91
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£48.51
The Black Diamond M Notion Pant Cedarwood Green are durable, comfortable climbing pants with stretch cotton material, offering unrestricted movement and practical pockets.
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£80.91
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£68.76
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£80.91
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£68.76
The Black Diamond M Notion Pant Walnut are durable, stretch climbing pants offering peak performance, comfort, and practicality with multiple pockets and a tailored fit.
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£89.91
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£53.91
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£89.91
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£53.91
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£80.91
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£68.76
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£35.91
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£17.91
The DARE2B Influential II 3/4 Legging Snake Print trail tights are a technical garment for trail runners, offering a Flex fit, Quick-Dry & Fresh Fabric, antibacterial technology, flat seams and UV protection (UPF) 50+.
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Leggings, chinos, stretch jeans: what's the best climbing pants?
Climbing requires appropriate apparel, both for your upper and lower body. Above all, what matters most is freedom of movement. Whether you’re climbing indoors or outdoors, your movements often resemble contortion, especially in bouldering or on highly technical routes. That’s why your climbing clothes should never restrict you or limit your range of motion. Another advantage of climbing pants—as opposed to shorts—is that they fully cover your legs, protecting you from scrapes against the rock and from sunburn. Climbing pants are made from abrasion-resistant fabrics, with reinforcements in key areas like the knees. To keep you cool, they’re designed in lightweight, breathable materials that wick away sweat. The fit is typically tailored, since baggy pants can get in the way, cause friction, snag on holds, or be uncomfortable under a harness, etc.
There are several types of climbing pants: technical-looking models for climbers focused on performance, jeans or chinos-inspired designs for those who want to climb in style, and leggings for those seeking a minimalist outfit. Beyond fabric, cut, and features, your choice should be guided by your climbing style—bouldering, sport climbing, indoor, outdoor, 3-season, 4-season, etc.—and of course, your personal taste.
Black Diamond, Mammut, Patagonia, La Sportiva: which brand should you choose for your climbing pants?
When it comes to choosing your climbing pants, we offer a curated selection of top brands. Some have a distinctive visual identity, and you can spot their signature style at a glance. Snap, a French brand born in the 90s in Chamonix, offers chinos and jeans that combine urban style with technical performance. You can wear them both around town and at the climbing gym. At La Sportiva, the iconic Italian vertical brand, pants often have a technical look with bold colors. Each brand has its own unique features, which is why at Glisshop you’ll also find climbing pants from Mammut, Ortovox, Five Ten, Black Diamond, Salewa, and Patagonia.
Pants or shorts for your indoor and outdoor climbing sessions?
This depends on several factors, including weather conditions, the type of climbing, and personal preference. Here are a few points to consider when choosing between pants and climbing shorts:
Protection from the elements: Pants offer better protection from the sun, wind, and scrapes or cuts from contact with the rock. If you’re climbing in an environment where you’re exposed to these elements, pants are likely the better option.
Weather conditions: If you’re climbing in hot weather, shorts can be more comfortable and provide better ventilation. However, for climbing in cooler temperatures or windy areas, pants will keep you warmer.
Type of climbing:
- For indoor climbing, shorts are often sufficient and comfortable.
- For outdoor sport climbing or bouldering, pants can offer better protection from rock abrasion.
- On multi-pitch routes, pants provide not only protection from the elements but also from friction during long ascents.
Personal preference: Some climbers prefer the comfort and freedom of movement that shorts provide, while others opt for the extra protection of pants.
Ultimately, choosing between pants and shorts for climbing comes down to your specific needs and what feels most comfortable for your climbing style. If you’re still unsure, the best approach is to try both and see which suits you best.