The best merino merino wool leggings for winter
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Heavyweight 400 High-Rise Leggings 100% Merino Wool

Regular price$149.99
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Measurements

Please note, measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions, unless otherwise noted. Measurements are in inches.




Women's Clothing Size Chart


Size USA Size Chest (in) Waist (in) Hip (in) Shirt Length (in) Inseam (in)
XS 2 32-33 24-25 34-35 23.5-24.5 26-29
S 4 to 6 34-35 26-27 36-37 24.5-25.5 28-30
M 8 to 10 36-38 28-30 38-40 25.5-26.5 29-31
L 12 to 14 39-41 31-33 40-42 26.5-27.5 30-32
XL 16 to 18 42-43 33-35 43-44 27.5-28.5 30-32
2X 20 to 22 44-45 35-37 44-45 28.5-29.5 30-32
3X 24 to 26 46-47 37-39 46-47 29.5-30.5 30-32



Women's Petite and Long Bottoms Size Chart


Size USA Size Waist (in) Hip (in) Inseam (in)
SP 4 to 6 26-27 36-37 26-28
ST 4 to 6 26-27 36-37 31-33
MP 8 to 10 28-30 38-40 27-29
MT 8 to 10 28-30 38-40 32-34
LP 12 to 14 31-33 40-42 28-30
LT 12 to 14 31-33 40-42 33-35

 


How to Measure

Chest: Measure the circumference around the fullest part of your chest, underneath the arms.

Waist: Measure the circumference around the natural waist, near the belly button.

Hip: Measure the circumference around the fullest part of your hips.

Shirt Length: This measurement refers to the approximate size of the shirt back length, from the neck to the bottom hem.

Inseam: Measure from the center of the crotch to the end of the ankle.





Fit Types

Athletic Fit

Regular Fit

Relaxed Fit

Athletic Fit Regular Fit Relaxed Fit

Fits best as: Base Layer

Skin tight, slim, compression style fit. Wear this layer first and add on top of it if needed.

Fits best as: Base Layer, Mid Layer

True to size, standard fit with a little bit of room to breathe, but not too baggy. Perfect on its own or with a t-shirt or thin shirt underneath.

Fits best as: Mid Layer, Insulating Layer, Outer Layer

A little more room than you would find in a Regular fit. Enough space to fit 1-2 layers underneath.

Fit FAQs

What if I am between sizes?

If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing up or down based on what fit type you would prefer, and based on how you plan to wear the piece. Our knitted merino is stretchy and you could realistically go with either size. If you would prefer an Athletic fit, size down. If you prefer a Regular or Relaxed fit, size up.

Do I need to size up/down to layer?

Generally, no, you do not need to purchase a different size than normal. Our base layers are designed to fit right into your current layering system. They are also designed to work with other products in our line, too. You may wish to adjust your sizing if you plan to wear one of our garments in a way that it is not intended, if that's the case please feel free to contact our customer service team for help.

Does your clothing run true to size?

Yes, our clothing runs true to size and is sized similar to most other American brands. If a sizing discrepancy is discovered, you will see fit advice in that product's specific listing.

Not sure what size or fit type you need?

Learn more about layering systems and how they can help you choose. Still need help? Contact our customer service team for personalized advice.

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This certified product has been tested against a list of over 1,000 harmful substances, including PFAS.

Our Guarantee

Merino wool pullover sweater durable warm comfortable hoodie

HEAVYWEIGHT MERINO WOOL

  • 400+ g/m
  • 100% Australian Merino Wool
  • Machine Wash & Dry
  • UPF 50+

Our heavyweight Merino wool is a durable, insulating layer built for long days outside. Whether you're ice fishing, working outdoors, or tackling winter chores, this fabric keeps you warm and comfortable without overheating. Layer it up or wear it on its own in the cold. You can learn more about our different Merino fabric weights here.

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  • These are my favorites. Warm, comfortable in their fit and crotch, and are a perfect length.
  • LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE LEGGINGS. Fit better and stay up well because of high waist.
  • Comfortable and warm and oh so soft. By far out of all my different leggings my favorite.
  • 5 stars: 25 (68%)
  • 4 stars: 7 (19%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 1 star: 2 (5%)
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Shellye H. (Chico, US)
Height: 5’ 8 1/2”
Weight: @130
I have leggings from different manufacturers, and

I have leggings from different manufacturers, and these are my favorites. I wear them as leggings. They are a perfect weight for me. They are warm, comfortable in their fit and in the crotch, and are a perfect length. They do no sag after wearing. The price is best, too! I will buy more. I am 5’ 8 1/2” tall and @ 130#.

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Nicole R. (San Diego, US)
Black / XL
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 170
Primary Activity: Snowsports
These were very high quality and warm

These were very high quality and warm. They ran a little large and had to exchange sizes.

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Monti (Detroit, US)
Black / L
Height: 5’5
Weight: 148
Primary Activity: Casual / Lifestyle
Fit well, are very comfortable

Fit well, are very comfortable. My only problem would be, I like a bit of a higher waist, as these slip down a touch, when I bend. However, very warm, and like I said comfortable. I will buy from here again

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ameliabklne (Brookline, US)
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 175
Primary Activity: Snowsports
Rise measurements are crazy

I asked customer service about the rise measurements on these leggings before purchasing a size large and was told the front rise is 11 1/4" and the back rise is 14 1/4". The actual garment I received had a front rise of 12 3/4" and a back rise of 12 3/4". Needless to say, they do not fit and look ridiculous. They are also a tad small all around. The fabric seems thick and warm – I wish these had been wearable.

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John Q. (Belfast, US)
Black / 2X
Primary Activity: Casual / Lifestyle
Excellent Wool Leggings!

I bought these for my wife when we moved here to Maine in Dec. She loves them. They are nice and thick and warm. She is already buying more... :) Highly recommend these leggings.

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Mia M. (Seattle, US)
Black / L
Height: 5'9
Weight: 190
Primary Activity: Snowsports
In what world are these high rise

In what world are these high rise. They come below the belly button and the inseam is SO short. I am astounded. I have already worn them so no chance of returning, but they do not stay up, honestly if you are going to make a legging like this just add a drawstring. Very disappointed.

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Svitlana (New York, US)
Height: 5,6
Weight: 160
Primary Activity: Hiking

I bough 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it. It is warm, cozy and comfortable, Usually I wear medium size but, for this legging bough large. Thank You. Very good product.

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Rad (New York, US)
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 130
Primary Activity: Workwear
Love These

Did a bunch of research before choosing these heavyweight expedition leggings amongst other brands and am very happy with my choice. I wanted a legging that gave a bit of sculpt. It doesn’t give much but enough that it looks quite nice, I love the high waist and the little waist pocket. I am 5’8” 130lbs and it isn’t all the way to my ankle but just above, took a size small.

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CAE (Sebastopol, US)
Primary Activity: Casual / Lifestyle
well-made, great fit, warm buns

I have several Minus 33 tops and bottoms in mid and heavyweight. First time trying the higher rise bottom and snugger fit. These are simply fantastic. As others note, I have also tried WoolX and found the bottoms were not as soft and did not stay up as well. These are a delight to slip into in the damp chill of a northern CA winter. Thanks Minus 33. And yeah, some more colors would be lovely.

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Nancy

These mediums are too snug and the wool is coarse. I will return them.

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Renee V. (Nashville, US)
Black / S
Feeling Cozy

I am a truck driver and an outdoor enthusiast. Regardless of if I'm sitting in a warm truck or out, active in the cold. These thermals are warm & comfortable. I'd love to see more colors to match them to my dogs hair 😆
5'3, 115 lbs...small fits perfectly. Someone who likes a tight fit would likely do well with XS.

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Sarah (.f.m.f.o.h.w.f. (Natick, US)
Black / L
fabulous

LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE LEGGINGS. I have almost every style legging from every wool company. Woolx once made a soft heavyweight that was my favorite, but alas they no longer do. These are as thick, but more smartly designed - fit better and stay up well because of high waist. Cross country skiied hard for an hour today and they were awesome. The heavyweight zip jacket is also fantastic. For the jacket, I had to switch size because the reviews said go up, but that didn't work for me. Super nice about the exchange - easy to get to a real person. Thank you Minus33. SO happy to have you as my new wool friend!

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JDahl (Ashland, US)
Black / S
great fabric, but tight fit--order 1-2 sizes up

I ordered small at first since the small kenai I have fits great. I was looking forward to an actual high waist to cover my lower back. Unfortunately, this style turned out way too small.

My exchange experience with customer service was wonderful and I was then sent mediums. Medium is still almost too small for my thighs and calves--though the length fits right. I am 5'3" 145lbs.
Large petite might have been a better fit, but I don't feel like doing another exchange.

High quality fabric that is so thick and nice. I practically live in these for the whole Wisconsin winter. I'd love to see other colors.

My mom who is 5' 125lbs fits the medium also, but needs to take off 4 inches from the length.

Wishlist: Petite option, slightly higher waist, more colors like navy blue, forest green and burgundy.

JDahl,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Expedition Juneau Women's High Rise Leggings. We are glad to hear that you appreciate the high quality fabric and have found them to be a staple for your Wisconsin winter wardrobe.

We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the sizing of our leggings. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration for future product improvements. We are happy to hear that our customer service team was able to assist you with the exchange process.

We appreciate your suggestions for a petite option and additional colors. We will definitely keep these in mind for future collections. Thank you for being a loyal customer and for your support of our brand.

Sincerely,

The Minus33 Customer Service Team

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Jen (New York, US)
Black / S
Elastic band too narrow...

The rest of the pants are fine, but the waist band is not a great design. The elastic is about 1/2 in thick and really concentrates pressure in a way a wider band would not. This is uncomfortable and different from other pants of this type.

Jen,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any discomfort you experienced with the waistband of our Expedition - Juneau Women's High Rise Leggings. We value your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration for future design improvements.

In the meantime, please know that we offer free size exchanges and have a flexible return policy for any items that do not meet your expectations. We want to make sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team for further assistance AT 603-968-3351. Thank you for choosing Minus33.

-Steven D

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Ellen W.W. (Candler, US)
Love these!

These leggings are awesome! Definitely need to order another pair. I fluctuate between a size 4-6 depending on brand and day, and I went with the smalls - they are comfy and fit well. I probably could have also gone with the Medium as I have reaaally long legs but these fit super comfy. I've worn them out under waders fish, sitting in the boat, and skiing so far!

Ellen,

Thank you for your glowing review of our Expedition - Juneau Women's High Rise Leggings! We are thrilled to hear that you love them and are considering ordering another pair. Our team takes pride in providing comfortable and well-fitting products for our customers. We appreciate your feedback and hope to continue providing you with high-quality leggings for all your adventures. Happy exploring!

Jeannie T.

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Dee D.C.C. (Prescott Valley, US)
Love these leggings

I just got my expedition weight leggings and I couldn't be happier. Comfortable and warm and oh so soft. These are by far out of all my different leggings my favorite. Worth every penny I paid. I woops just hope to have more colors like navy or sage green and some with pockets for phones on the sides of the leggings. You have a customer for life. Thank you.

Hi there!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you are loving your new Expedition leggings and that they are keeping you warm and comfortable. We will definitely take your suggestions for more colors and pockets into consideration for future designs. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you as a customer for life.

Jeannie T.

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John B. (Atlanta, US)
Mmmmmmmmm...warmth from wool!!!

I ride my Harley year 'round. In the winter I need something to help keep the legs warm. I knew about wool and after searching for what seemed like forever I found Minus33. I got my merino bottoms and now I can ride (and have ridden) in 23 degrees F with just those, my jeans and my chaps and could ride all day in that cold (remember, the wind chill factor makes it even colder and these *still* are all I need!).

My new girlfriend, who had never been on a bike in her life, was going to need something too now to keep warm. She *hated* the idea of 'wool', the itch and all the trouble with washing.

I told her not to worry, that she'd be fine with these Expedition Leggings. She was still skeptical, but Christmas was last month and Santa got them for her anyway, heh heh.

Once she tried them on there by the tree, that was all she wrote. She now wears those leggings every chance she gets! She's 65 and she gets cold *very* easily, but you couldn't pay her to give these back! She's still amazed that they don't have the normal itchy-like feeling of wool. She also loves how well they fit - just slightly snug but not loose, *and*, that she can wear these anywhere and no one thinks she's wearing thermal underwear, lol.

My woman is so very, very happy that I got these for her and that they make riding the bike in 55+ degree weather (again, the wind chill makes it quite a bit colder and that put these leggings to the test and let us find out what temps they worked in and what not - *for her*). She absolutely loves riding and hates it when she can't get on the bike with me, and these leggings have made it so she got another month or so to ride with me, plus now she can wear them in the house and to her PT and she's completely comfortable with them anywhere.

I can't wait to play Santa again next December so I can get her another pair. These are the *BEST* thermals for women (and of course the model I got for men for myself) that can be found for such a fantastic price, for such easy washing care and fit and use!

Hi,

Thank you for your positive review of our Expedition - Juneau Women's High Rise Leggings 100% Merino Wool. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying our product and that it's providing warmth and comfort during colder weather. We hope you'll continue to use our leggings during colder weather seasons and recommend them to your friends and family. Thanks again!

Jeannie T.

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Mari P.a. (Mariposa, US)
Over priced

These pants are soft and fit true. I ordered a large since most things today are running small, but I should have ordered the medium. The price is too high, but the quality is nice.Just a note, these are wool, which is why I purchased them, but for others, there is no stretchy spandex to make you sweat but also makes them not hold close to you. So under a dress they look a little sloppy. I'm 5'5" and weigh 140, medium would be best.

Mari,

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for your disappointment in the price of the Juneau Women's Leggings. We are happy to hear that you do find that the quality is nice. If you would prefer a smaller size, we would be happy to get an exchange going for you. Please contact our customer service team at 603-968-3351 or email us at info@minus33.com with your order number.

Best,

-Steven D

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Lesley S. (Mentor, US)
Undecided

For some reason I keep running into a similar situation with high rise wool leggings where the front is higher than the back and cuts into my stomach in an unflattering place. I also wish there was a short option for those of us under 5'4". Typically wear a size 8/M but often size up in compression type of leggings so they aren't crushing my internal organs. Sized up to a L in these and wish I had gone with a M but I do fear the elastic band at the top might be uncomfortably tight in a M. So close to hitting the mark but could use a few tweaks.

Good morning Lesley,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are a small company so feedback from our consumers is super important to us. Over the last couple of years we have been adding extended sizing to our offerings. So far we have added some petite and long lengths to our midweight bottoms. The plan is to expand offerings over time.
But, in the meantime do we need to get you set up for an exchange. Please give us a call at 1855-646-8733 so we can get you into something that is comfortable for you!
-Minus33.

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MJRM M. (Billings, US)
High Quality Leggings!

These leggings are the bees knees! I have a high waist and they fit perfectly. They are very warm and quite comfortable. I ended up ordering a second pair.

We love that you love the redesigned Expedition - Juneau Women's High Rise Leggings 100% Merino Wool! These are an essential for the cold months!
-Minus33

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Kristen

I am long waisted with an extra lumbar vertebrae and these stay up to my waist and don’t ride down. I am comfortable in them the whole time I’m wearing them. I have since ordered more pairs. It would be handy if they had thigh side pockets for my phone. Other than that, these are perfect! I am so grateful as I am cold natured and often wear multiple layers of merino wool. I will be ordering more.

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Camille-Audrée L.L. (Toronto, CA)
Super leggings

Perfect leggings for camping on cold fall day!

Camille-Audrée,

Thank you for the fantastic review! It's great to hear that you've been enjoying your Minus33 Juneau Women's High-Rise Leggings so far this Fall!

Thank you for shopping with Minus33.

-Steven D

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Michelle J.A.

Have these leggings been redesigned to not sit so low on the waist? I have a pair and love them but would be a better fit if the waist were higher. Not too high but higher...:)

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Mavolio,

Thank you for contacting Minu33. Our Product Development Team is working on a redesign to make the Women's Juneau Leggings to have a higher waist.

-Melinda W.

Heavyweight Merino Wool Leggings