I think volcom purchased Spyder. Could be wrong. Been wearing spyder since I was a Kid. It still looks and feels great. I wanted a little bigger fit for my pants. I feel like it’s nice to have a loose fit with ski boots. Went with the XXL. Couldn’t be more happier. This is my 2nd pair I purchased through Amazon. You can’t beat the price. They have a thin layer of insulation compared to the gore Tex. You can certainly tell the difference in the 2 pairs. Why I needed a 2nd pair for the colder days. I would get these pants while they still have them in stock. They will tear like any ski pant when using skis. They will last even longer if you waterproof them with DWR or gore Tex spray. The colors are legit. Good to have bright colors on the mountains.