uum Caroline they are not sweaty at all..I spent the whole Summer dirt jumping in a pair of black Torque pants and didn't get sweaty once. they are fully ventilated with a mesh crotch / thigh area. If you open the leg zips then air pumps through them as you ride.
Gareth, get some if you can afford the £100, also get them direct from Fox in Newcastle (adverts in MBUK) because many dealers are charging £110 even though RRP is £100. Sizing is same as jeans, so if you take 32" get 32" torque pants. Fit is not too baggy but not tight and restricting either.
They are tough, real comfortable, well padded around the shins and not sweaty, but warm enough for wet/winter riding.
I came off on a flinty downhill and slid for 30 foot without tearing either the pants or my skin, so I think they work pretty good!
