How breathable are these pants. Are they good for hot weather?

I wore mine for the first time yesterday on two separate hikes, the first was 8 miles, outside temp was 80 degrees F, the total elevation gain was 1900+ vertical feet, hiking with about 20 pounds of gear/water in my pack. By the time I reached the summit the crotch was soaked with sweat, seriously it looked like I peed my pants. I'm used to hiking in hot weather and have a variety of hiking pants from lightweight to fleece-lined for different conditions, these were hotter than I anticipated. The second hike was later in the day, at a higher elevation, and with cooler temps, during this hike, the pants finally dried out and were quite comfortable from then on. I think they'd be a perfect early/late season pant. My primary purpose for getting these was the ripstop material and to use them while bushwhacking through dense underbrush. They held up well in the overgrown trail I was on. My solution to the 'breathability' issue will be to add a series of 4 small grommets in the gusseted crotch area to allow for some air circulation, it's an easy fix to an otherwise solid pair of pants. I'll definitely be getting another pair as I like all the pockets, the heavy-duty belt loops, and the durability of the material.

I’m generally 31/32. I’m 5’7” will a 32 length fit me?

May be a tad long as you are a "31/32," but I've found that the sizes for these pants are pretty accurate. I'm 6.0 feet tall and take a 32/33 inseam; the 32 fits me fine.

What is the circumference or the width around the ankles of the botton of the pants?

A very generous 16 inches. Perfect to fit over any work or military boot

I'm 6' 135lbs with slim body, usually wear 32 in Levi's; since it has a stretchy waist should I go size down or stick with my normal size?

Tough question. Are your levi's really 32? Levis shrink when washed. I wear 32" 5.11. When I snap the waist and measure it's really 36" because of elastic. Amazon is very good about returns if they don't fit. Have fun.

ASIN	B0068K4QNI
Age Range Description	Adult
Apparel Closure Orientation	Front
Apparel Closure Type	Zipper
Best Sellers Rank	#193,913 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) #1,363 in Men's Pants
Brand Name	5.11
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 10,423 Reviews
Fabric Stretchability	Stretchable
Fabric Type	65% Polyester, 35% Cotton
Fit Type	Regular
Front Pleat Type	Flat Front
Front Pocket Count	4
Global Trade Identification Number	00844802245463
Included Components	Unit^Instruction Guide
Inseam Length	32 Inches
Item Type Name	Stryke Pant W/FlexTac Tm
Item Weight	1.6 Pounds
Leg Style	Wide
Manufacturer	5.11 Tactical Apparel
Material Type	rib-stop
Model Name	Stryke
Number Of Pockets	12
Occasion Type	work
Pants Form Type	Cargo
Pattern Style	Solid
Pocket Description	Utility Pocket
Product Care Instructions	Machine Wash
Rise Style	High Rise
Seasons	sports_basics
Style Name	Cargo
Style Number	74369-120
UPC	844802245463 084482245463
Unit Count	1 Count
character	Sports

5.11 Tactical Men's Stryke Operator Uniform Pants w/Flex-Tac Mechanical Stretch, Style 74369

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