Heavyweight 400 Women's Base Layer Bottoms 100% Merino Wool

Really weird fit. Super long. And the rise is SUPER Short!!
Would never repurchas. Next time I'll go to Amazon, cheaper and a better fit.

I purchased a midweight pair of these years ago and still have them and they’re very comfortable so I thought I would try the heavy weight because I live in New York and it’s been 1° but these don’t feel very warm and I don’t have a huge butt but when I sit down they are too low in the back and uncomfortable. I’m 5‘6“ 159 pounds and I purchased the large which are like saggy pants. They don’t really fit underneath anything. Based on reviews it sounded like the medium would be too small. I am not happy and would like to return them.

my wife loves her Merino wool thermal base layers. Because of below zero temps she prefers her heavy weight items over the middle weight.

These are FABULOUS! I bought a small and a medium. I wear both layers (with my mid-calf height winter boots and short or mid-length down skirt) to do my farm chores at -38C, and my legs stay warm! Then when I come inside my house set to 20C, I'm still comfortable with both layers on. No more putting on and taking off snow pants that still let that cold sting get through! I just wish they came in more colors; I've got an abundance of maroon. I don't wear black or white due to all the dog and cat fur and dirt (in the summer). It's so hard to find 100% merino wool without 5% plastic thrown in.

I’ve been buying minus 33 “heavyweight “ layers for over a decade. They used to be labeled 260 and were perfect to wear under everything. Very warm. This new 400 version is as heavy as sweatpants & can’t be worn under anything I own. Not sure what they were thinking but l can’t recommend them & I’m very disappointed that they’ve left us with these or the flimsier 200 weight layers. Bad decision! I gave them 2 stars because they’re well made.

Fits small in the waist and baggy in the thighs (unless that's your shape). I'm a 31" (natural waist) and 37" hip, and I didn't look at the size chart because I'm regularly a medium in bottoms (and a 6 or 8 in jeans), but sizing up to L wouldn't have really helped, because then the thighs would have been so baggy. Guess I'll have to redouble my efforts to lose the extra belly fat, because the waistband on these is strangling my belly. Other than that I like them, though they wouldn't work under dresses because of all the visible seams.

Warm baselayer. I had been looking for a sustainable heavyweight (400g/m2) wool base layer. So glad to find these! I love that they are mid-rise rather than high-rise; it's hard to find mid-rise fits anymore!

My only disappointment is that these run really short and tight in the calves with have very little stretch. I am only 5'5 and find these are about 2 inches too short. They are also unusually tight in the calf. Expedition girls have calf muscles ;)

For reference, I am 5'5', 120lbs, 26in waist, 34in hip, 28yo, and ordered the S.

I know the expedition pants are a base layer. I have worn them by themselves on our cold and snowy days. They kept me toasty.

I have two pairs of the (size medium) Franconia mid-weight which I love, but wanted something a little thicker for extra cold days. I bought the same size (medium) in these. They're a good weight, but shorter in the waist AND in the inseam, and just made me mad every time I wore them. I gave them to my 13 year old son (5'1", 90 lb) and he loves them--they actually fit him about like the Franconias fit me (5'6", 160 lb). So 3 stars bc if they fit right, they're lovely, but without a way to predict that, I won't buy this style again.

I buy a couple pairs of these every few years and wouldn’t be without them, especially for exercise classes and riding my bike. They do eventually wear thin on the bum due to the latter but I’m not deterred because for comfort, fit and warmth they can’t be beat!

Great long underwear! Would highly recommend!

I love my. Minust33.
Merino wool...legging pants...I can wear them as a outer or inner wear..
The waist hip area is comfortable..and then length pretty close...for being longer legged..
Thanks for the great product
Robin

Absolutely love them. They are perfect as a base layer for skiing.

Sounds like @JaneHollen needs to quit buying too small of a size!

I’ve had the same pair for about 8 years. They are by far the best wool tights I’ve owned. They last and are nice and thick and not itchy . I’ll be buying again when one day.

Have been wearing these 400 weight expedition bottoms for 15 years or so.

They work for me in 3 seasons and in many summer mornings and evenings as well.

I basically live in them most of the time. Cannot overstate their value to me in almost all conditions. If you know wool. You will probably understand.

Proper heavy weight. Quite warm. Fair price. Would purchase again!

Perfect fit, comfy, warm, fantastic as ever!

I now see my review was posted with 5 stars…not the case 1 star

These are my favorite for winter time!! Especially when camping! Makes the cold weather enjoyable…without them I’m miserable. Thank you for such a great product!

I love the weight and fit of the Kenai however they wear out in the crotch area very quickly. I have a drawer full of them in excellent shape except holes in the crotch. I just threw them all out in my New Year cleaning…ca Ching

Would be great if the seams weren't starting to unravel. Material is the softest Marino wool I have worn but after wearing these less than a dozen times and only washing 2 or 3 times, I noticed that the seam in the crotch is starting to unravel.
So now, I'll have to initiate the process of getting them replaced, which is a pain - especially during the coldest months of the year where I live.

The reviews I found most helpful when purchasing these were the ones that included body type as well - I'm 5'8" 150lbs and I have long legs. The fit are great for me for these as a looser/lounge or top layer pant.

Very stretchy but didn't get baggy, kept me warm in the coldest weather, didn't stink even after 2 days

I bought these a few months ago and finally tried them out skiing as a base layer over silk long johns. It was zero out - and they did the job. I was warm all day, and I typically get cold in single digit temps while skiing.
Outstanding product.