u/sparkling_caret

I see some posts talk about wearing soft shell pants. However, what is the difference between soft shell and regular hiking pants?

- For example, these pants are described as ”softshell fabric” on the website

https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/pants/renegade-rock-pant/

- However, they are nylon and spandex like most regular hiking pants

- I am trying to understand what the difference is and when you would use these over regular hiking pants?

Thanks