Purchased for a vacation and worn only for one week to go hiking in Utah Small slit at the bottom of the left leg, not torn through the outermost layer and doesn’t affect the warmth of the pants. Last 2 pics show tear on outside and then the inside of the outermost layer of the pants leg to give you an idea. These are very flattering on and fitted throughout leg with flared bottom and have gaiters with gripper elastic to help keep the snow out of your boots and legs. Super warm and stylish.