Race shorts are standard kit for anyone who trains gates, and the Energiapura Wengen Adult Adjustable Race Shorts are a longtime favorite on training hills. These windproof, water-repellent over-shorts zip on over a race suit, adding warmth for inspection and lift rides without bulk. Full leg zips mean they come off at the start in seconds, so you stay warm right up until you push out of the gate.

Why we like it:

The full-length front leg zips are why racers love Wengens. They open completely, so you can pull them on or off over boots and skis without sitting down.

Features and Functions:

The shell fabric blocks wind and breathes, and its water-repellent surface sheds snow and wet chairlift seats. Energiapura builds it to give warmth without traditional insulation, so there's no puffy layer fighting you through the turn. An elastic waistband with padding across the back keeps things comfortable on long lift rides, and a tougher fabric insert reinforces the hip. Front leg zips open the shorts fully for quick changes at the start. The fabric is recyclable.

Fit and Sizing:

A close, fairly trim fit that sits over a race suit without flapping.

Bottom Line:

Essential training-day gear for racers who want warmth between runs and a fast strip-down in the start house.