When your commute is filled with slush, snow, and a hearty dose of cold, the Pearl Izumi Select Barrier WxB Pants might just be your golden ticket to comfort. Fully taped internal seams mean badass waterproof goodness—but the Elite Barrier WxB Pants aren't like your old waterproof-but-stuffy yellow fisherman slickers. Pearl's Elite Barrier 3-Layer & 2-Layer stretch fabric with Titanium thermo-regulating technology provides the ultimate in waterproof and breathable protection, and we're sure you can't say that about your slickers.

• Thigh vents do just that—vent
  
• Elasticized waistband with one-hand-pull elastic drawcord
  
• Reflective elements keep motorists aware of your presence
  
• Abrasion-resistant patches in high-wear areas for kicking ass and taking names
  
• Volume-reducing closure at pant cuff for stealth missions