Description of SmartWool Lightweight Bottom - Men's:
Wear the SmartWool Men's Lightweight Bottom for cool-weather aerobic activities or as a next-to-skin base layer. SmartWool's porous natural fibers move moisture in vapor form before it has a chance to condense on your skin; you stay drier and more comfortable throughout your entire workout. SmartWool fiber is also highly adaptable to a broad range of conditions; it keeps you warm in winter and cool in spring. This naturally anti-microbial pant features a covered elastic waistband, a traditional fly, chafe-reducing flatlock seams, and an active fit that allows for bulk-free layering without inhibiting your freedom of movement.
Bottom Line: This SmartWool Lightweight is no pushover when it comes to keeping you comfortable.
These Smartwool lightweight baselayer bottoms wick very well, keep you warm and fit very well. They are also more comfortable than synthetics. I have not experienced any odors. I was concerned that the wool fabric would hold sweat, but this is not the case. A previous review criticized the fact that these have a fly. I don't know about you, but when I am on the mountain skiing or riding, the last thing I want to do is drop my ski/board-wear pants/bibs every time I need to use the restroom.....duh! You won't go wrong with these Smartwool baselayers, I'm ordering another pair.
These long john's are perfect. Wool usually makes me itch like crazy but these don't bother me at all. They are super warm, and do not smell after a few days like I find synthetics do. I wish they didn't put a fly in them, but other than that, they fit great and I have already ordered another pair.
I've had a pair of these for about 4 years and wear them for snowboarding, snowshoeing, xc skiing, and cold weather running. I find them to be better than anything else I've tried in terms of comfort/fit and insulation/temp regulation. They are super soft and not ichy at all. They wick moisture well, dry quicky, and don't reek after days of repeated use. I'm 5'11", 175 lbs, normally wear 32x32 in pants and the medium is a perfect fit - snug but not skin-tight, no sagging or pulling - you forget you have them on. Highly recommend them.
