I think the ankle zip is so you can pull the pants on/off over shoes, or better yet put your knee pads on AFTER you put your pants on... I really like my RaceFace Conspiracy rain pants, but the fact that I have to put my pads on before I put the pants on is a real pain in the butt. It usually means I pad up at home - even if I have a 45 minute drive to the trailhead.
If you the zipper doesn't allow you to put knee pads on after the fact that's a swing and miss.
March 9, 2022, 5 p.m. - Ride.DMC
I think the ankle zip is so you can pull the pants on/off over shoes, or better yet put your knee pads on AFTER you put your pants on... I really like my RaceFace Conspiracy rain pants, but the fact that I have to put my pads on before I put the pants on is a real pain in the butt. It usually means I pad up at home - even if I have a 45 minute drive to the trailhead. If you the zipper doesn't allow you to put knee pads on after the fact that's a swing and miss.