Well, it' an old thread, but this is how I buy stuff, takes me forever.
I ended up with the OR Exos Pant.
It has thigh pockets, but they are super low profile. The cuff has a zipper, so it will fit my boots (Lasers now, not T1s) and it is made from stretch Cordura.
I'm really liking some of OR's new stuff. Probably going to pick up a pair of Extravert gloves next season - finally a tech glove with a wool liner!