Zippers give you the option to wear these as shorts, making these pants perfect for fluctuating temperatures and for year around seasonal use. Let your child run around in shorts in the middle of summer and keep the chill off with pants during autumn and early spring hiking. Thin yet flexible and resilient, and are made with water repellentmaterial. The detached pant legs can be attached to either side, making it easier for your child to use these pants all by themselves.