These are the original 1982 Gramicci Pants that started the "Freedom of Movement." Constructed from durable cotton with signature features associated with Gramicci’s climbing-inspired designs, this classic style suits both active and everyday wear thanks to the relaxed fit and gusseted crotch which both allow for comfortable movement. It all started in California in the 1970s, when a new generation of free-spirited rock-climbers known as the Stonemasters took residency at Yosemite National Park, pioneering a new way of climbing—with a strong focus on speed and style. These new methods required a new uniform, and whilst painter pants and army surplus gear worked to a point—flexibility was needed. Mike Graham, a Stonemaster with a keen eye for design, set about creating the first true climbing shorts. Since 1982 Gramicci has been making functional clothing for life in the great outdoors. Built for movement, and loved by countless cultural movements—what started out in a garage in Ventura, California has traveled to the streets of Tokyo and beyond.