For pants that you could easily slide into your workday rotation—that’s how good they look—the Brise packs a surprising amount of tech chops. The difference-maker is a cotton/Cordura/spandex blend, which means that despite how light and airy the fabric feels, it’s tough and stretchy. “No scuffs, snags, or pilling,” says one tester, who wore the Brise for a season of rock-climbing, including off-width routes in Vedauwoo, Wyoming. The tight weave repels light rain, and our testers praised the three pockets (two hand, one zippered), rare in a pant of this cut. (size 4); 0-12;