Tired of ski pants that don’t do the trick? Look no further.
Founded by Colorado natives back in 2005, we’ve been huge fans of Flylow for years. Consistently churning out top-tier products with features skiers actually want, Flylow knows the details and style you’re looking for. When it came to designing a women’s bib, the Flylow Foxy Bib quickly rose to best in test lists and can be found in lady shredders’ closets everywhere. With plenty of technical features to keep the ski guides and mountain patrollers happy, alongside practical fit and design details everyday skiers love, the Foxy Bib remains a top pick no matter if you are an occasional resort weekender or a freerider heading in and out of bounds. But, is this bib the right one for you? Dive into our Flylow Foxy Bib Review to find out.
Flylow Foxy Bib Review: Overview
The Flylow Foxy Bib is a full coverage ski bib. We love bibs for their extra coverage on deep days (nothing worse than snow in your pants), but it also provides extra warmth. I also find them to be more comfortable than ski pants, with stretchy suspenders that stay put no matter how much I’m moving around.
The Foxy Bib features Flylow’s proprietary 3-layer Tactic softshell fabric with a 20k/20k waterproof breathable membrane. That’s high on the scale for both waterproofness and easy breathability. The bib is just a shell, with no insulation.
You’ll find a chest “kangaroo” pocket with a small pocket on top perfect for a small lip balm or sunscreen. There are two thigh pockets, and one back pocket. Not only are there zipped inner leg vents, but a vent on each outer leg too.
I’ve always found Flylow to fit fairly true to size, if not on the slightly roomy side. I’m 5’8″ and about 130lbs, and wear a size small. I normally wear a size small in ski pants, and a medium in ski jackets.
Fit / Comfort
Flylow set out to create a flattering fit that doesn’t restrict movement, and they definitely succeeded. The Foxy Bib manages an flattering Looser, more relaxed fits that look a little baggy are not what everyone is looking for on the mountain, nor is an ultra-tight, form-fitting bib. The Foxy Bib finds a happy balance between the two.
Coming from the more straight-leg, relaxed-fitted Flylow Moxie Bib, I anticipated the Foxy to feel a bit more restrictive during a full ski day. I was pleasantly surprised to forget I was wearing a different bib from my own most of the day. Only if I try to do jumping lunges or my sun salutation routine do I notice a more slim fit in the upper leg. I think a size-up would solve that problem, but the next size-up would have felt a bit long in other areas.
Flylow’s proprietary Intuitive Fabrics are some of the comfiest fabrics used in ski apparel that I’ve tried. The Foxy Bib uses their Tactic 3L Softshell fabric in the whole bib’s construction. It’s stretchy, moves with you, and gives you the mobility to ski the way you want.
One other feature I love is the drop seat. A long zipper on the left side is easily unzipped without taking your jacket or backpack off, making it super easy to take a quick bathroom break in the woods or inbetween lodge warm-ups. Lots of folks worry about ease of bathroom use with bibs, and let me be the first to quell those fears. I think the Flylow system might be easier than ski pants.
Waterproofness
With a 20k waterproof membrane, the Foxy Bib is plenty waterproof for snowy conditions. With our relatively dry snow in Colorado, even the heaviest storm days have not been a problem in the Foxy Bib. From sitting on the lift with snow piling up on you to skiing thigh deep powder, I’ve always felt fully protected and dry from the elements around me. Even when the fabric gets thoroughly wet, it’s proven to be quick drying, which I really appreciate.
I only have felt like I wanted a slight bit more waterproofing when digging pits in the backcountry, or spending extended amounts of time sitting in the snow. That said, those activities usually get your ski pants throughougly wet no matter how waterproof your pants are.
Breathability / Warmth
The breathability of the Foxy Bib is one of my favorite features. Not only is the fabric on its own very breathable, but the ventilation system works incredibly well. A standard inner leg zip provides a quick way to air out during a hike or on a warmer day. But Flylow knows you’re working up a sweat out there, so they included an additional venting zip on your outer leg. With both zippers open, you get killer cross ventilation that vastly improves your temperature regulation. Little pull tabs on each zipper make adjusting these on the fly easy.
The Flylow Foxy Bib isn’t insulated, so it won’t add a tremendous amount of warmth to your kit. I do find the bib style keeps me a bit more insulated and warm than regular ski pants. The high coverage up to the torso and one-piece design helps retain heat as you heat up. To me, this is the best of both worlds. The shell fabric allows me to customize my layering underneath more than an insulated piece (with thicker base layers, or even athletic shorts for spring touring), while the high coverage leaves me feeling more comfortable on cold days than shell ski pants.
Durability
I’ve been really happy with the Foxy Bib’s durability. The reinforced cuffs on the hem of the bib do a lot of work to keep that area in good shape for longer. Between boot bashing and ski edges catching, that can be a common place for pants to wear out first. The zippers work well even after what is probably thousands of unzips and zips. Not to mention, I’ve bumped into countless tree branches without any snags.
I will note, the Foxy Bibs are perhaps the least technical if you consider the comparable Moxie Bib and men’s Baker Bib. The Baker Bib features additional reinforcements on the knee, and the Moxie Bib uses a blend of the softshell fabric on the upper leg, with a more durable hardshell fabric on the lower leg. The Foxy is still plenty durable and technical for most folks, but something to keep in mind if you put your gear through the wringer in long seasons.
Bottom Line
There’s a good reason why the Flylow Foxy Bib is so darn popular. Finding a good balance of technical ski apparel with a flattering fit isn’t easy, but the Foxy Bib is textbook. The fabric and articulated design allow for easy movement, from chasing down kids from ski school to boot packing up a big line. Highly waterproof and breathable fabrics keep you protected from the worst weather, while making it easy to regulate your temperature.
It’s versatility makes it a great one-pant quiver choice for so many skiers out there. I have a pair of softshell, spring touring ski pants I don’t even bother with any more. The Foxy delivers resort skiing durability and weatherproofing, with technical features backcountry users and mountain professionals will appreciate. And with a flattering fit for those of us who know “if you look good, you ski good,” there’s nothing that will make you look more foxy than the Foxy Bib.
