Alberta's next top models: Kohl Stadler and John Smigelski

Getting to design pants is honestly pretty damn fun. We can see why everyone and their dog are doing it these days. But our homies at 4West have been doing it for a minute now, and these are their best pants yet. The first NS/4West pant collab dropped last season, and it was a huge success, so we're back for a second bite at the cherry, with @Twig ripping off skate denim from his closet as inspo, and the crew at 4West dialing in the details.

Nobody is claiming these are the most technical pants out there. They're softshells that feel good, look good and keep you dry, at least until it starts pissing rain, in which case you're on your own. We have however, worked on the little details, including venting and boot gaiters, to make these better than ever. Both NS & 4West wanted to keep the price low too, so when you eat shit trying to KFed and rail burn them, you aren't also burning your bank account. They're coming in at $140 ($199 Canadian) and, with how baggy these are, that's a lot of swag for your bag.

As part of the same collection, 4West are also dropping a cargo version of the pant complete with kelty green printed cargo pockets and the same perfect fit. The most popular sizes are selling fast, so we'd recommend getting an order in sooner rather than later if you want 'em.

Thanks, as always, for the support! You can pick up both pants on the 4West site HERE.