Naturally Sustainable
Machine Wash & Dry
Naturally Anti-Odor
Breathable & Wicking
Looking to keep your legs toasty warm? If so, look no further because you have found the ultimate in softness and warmth. There's a reason why these are our best-selling bottom, and that's because they consistently deliver when you need them too. Skiing, hiking, or sitting at home on a cold day, you will not be disappointed.
Fabric
- Fiber Content: 100% Merino Wool
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified
- Woolmark® Certified
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Responsible Wool Standard® (RWS) Certified
- Knit: 245 g/m2 Midweight Interlock Knit
- Microns: 18.5 Micron Fibers
- UPF Rating: 50+
- Total Easy Care: Machine Wash and Dry
- Wool Source: Australia
- Imported.
Features
- Mid to High Rise: Waistband sits at or around the belly button
- Covered Waistband: Merino next to your skin
- Gusset: Reduces stress in the crotch area
- Ribbed Ankle Cuffs: Keep in place and allow for easy layering
- Flat Lock Seams: Prevents Chafing
- Layer Type: Base Layer
- Fit Type: Regular - Standard fit with a little bit of room to breathe, but not too baggy
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Runs True to Size - If you like a more athletic, tight fit, try sizing down
- Weight: Size Medium = 8 oz. (227 grams)
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Now Available in: Petite and Tall
- Style #: 803
Uses
- Ideal Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
- Activities: Everyday Wear, Hiking, Camping, Biking, Running, Fishing, Hunting, Skiing, Snowboarding
- Temperature Recommendations: 30°F to 0°F while active, 30°F to 60°F while inactive - Learn More
Care
Washing and Drying Instructions - Learn More
- Turn Inside Out
- Machine Wash Cold: Gentle cycle with like colors
- Detergent: Mild or wool-specific
- Tumble Dry: Low heat
- Storage: Place in an airtight container when not in use for long periods of time
- Do NOT Use: Fabric softener or bleach!
Product Story
Franconia [frang-koh-nee-uh]
The Franconia mountain range is located in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The 2.5-mile-long ridge is in the alpine zone and affords hikers a 360-degree view of the White Mountains.
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- 1 Year Warranty
- Extended 2 Year Warranty with Registration - Learn More
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MIDWEIGHT MERINO WOOL
- 245 g/m
- 100% Australian Merino Wool
- Machine Wash & Dry
- UPF 50+
Our midweight Merino wool is a go-to choice for cold-weather versatility. It’s warm without being bulky, making it perfect for hiking, skiing, camping, or layering up on chilly days. Wear it on its own in fall or as a base or mid layer during winter adventures. You can learn more about our different Merino fabric weights here.
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Fits great but won't use till Feb next year
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that the Midweight Women's Wool Bottom Thermal Base Layer fits great. We hope it will keep you warm and comfortable when you use it in February next year. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Stay warm!
Perfect fit. Excellent quality!I would recommend this item.
I shopped around for thermal base layer bottoms for a recent trip to Iceland. Every pair I tried was too loose in the legs and too tight in the waist. These fit perfectly, were very comfortable, and kept me nice and warm during my trip. Now that I have them, I'll wear them at home next winter too. I would just note that I would not wear these out in public without another layer over them (things were too visible...)
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Midweight Women's Wool Bottom Thermal Base Layer. We are thrilled to hear that you found the fit to be great and that it was perfect for your trip to Iceland. We understand the importance of finding the right base layer for colder climates and we are glad to have met your expectations.
We also appreciate your feedback about wearing another layer over the bottoms in public. Our team will take this into consideration for future product development. We hope to continue providing you with comfortable and warm options for your winter adventures.
Thank you for choosing our product and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
Best,
The Minus33 Team
- Perfect fit. Excellent quality! I would recommend this item.
- These are fantastic - right weight, super warm, highly recommend
- Perfect for long legs and high waist. Great material, fit, texture, quality, and craftsmanship.
- 5 stars: 134 (81%)
- 4 stars: 17 (10%)
- 3 stars: 6 (4%)
- 2 stars: 4 (2%)
- 1 star: 4 (2%)
Fits great but won't use till Feb next year
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that the Midweight Women's Wool Bottom Thermal Base Layer fits great. We hope it will keep you warm and comfortable when you use it in February next year. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Stay warm!
Perfect fit. Excellent quality!I would recommend this item.
I shopped around for thermal base layer bottoms for a recent trip to Iceland. Every pair I tried was too loose in the legs and too tight in the waist. These fit perfectly, were very comfortable, and kept me nice and warm during my trip. Now that I have them, I'll wear them at home next winter too. I would just note that I would not wear these out in public without another layer over them (things were too visible...)
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Midweight Women's Wool Bottom Thermal Base Layer. We are thrilled to hear that you found the fit to be great and that it was perfect for your trip to Iceland. We understand the importance of finding the right base layer for colder climates and we are glad to have met your expectations.
We also appreciate your feedback about wearing another layer over the bottoms in public. Our team will take this into consideration for future product development. We hope to continue providing you with comfortable and warm options for your winter adventures.
Thank you for choosing our product and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
Best,
The Minus33 Team
I had a pair of Minus 33 years ago and recently reordered. The medium weight sz sm is a perfect fit for me. I also tried the Lt weight top and found it too small/constricting for me so I exchanged it for the medium weight sz sm which fit perfectly. Great product great people.
Will order more. Love this company.
These are fantastic - right weight, super warm, highly recommend
Perfect for long legs and high waist. Great material fit texture, quality, and craftsmanship. Put first pair to the test ordered a second pair because I am so happy with the extra long length and quality of garment. I will definitely be ordering from -33 again specifically for their long length pants.
Suuuch a good purchase! They're soft, stretchy, and warm. I get overstimulated wearing multiple layers and this has made it much easier to weather the colder days of winter this year. Highly recommend.
As someone who is 5’9”, but on the smaller size, I have struggled for much of my life to find pants that fit my entire leg. Safe to say, these pants have allowed me to wave my struggles goodbye.
While they are slightly baggier in the groin area, I don’t mind because I’m just so glad to have something that fits the length of my leg.
Love Minus33
These are very well made and soft. I would totally love them if they didn’t stretch so much at the knees and become baggy after I’ve slept in them. They should stay next to the skin for the best warmth. Also the waist band is rather tight. I’m 5’ 8” 135 lbs and got a M
I work in a mostly unheated factory at the truck dock, so need a coat, hat and gloves at my desk. I got a pair of these and was so warm I got a second pair as soon as possible. The colors were also very rich and eye appealing altho no one sees them!
Good product
These are perfect for early morning walks with my dogs in Phoenix AZ. Temp is about 40 degrees and they keep me toasty warm. Much better than my thermal pants that I have been wearing.
Terrible fit. I have numerous pair of these wonderful leggings from years past but they have done something weird to the fit and reduced the quality this year. The elastic is so stiff it cuts into your skin and it’s very uncomfortable where it used to be soft. And the waist is so tight on my usual large I can hardly get it on yet the legs are still baggy. Have they just changed the tags on men’s garments and are selling the same thing as women's? Definitely not cut for a woman’s body any more. Even the fabric seems a bit cheaper this year. I had planned to buy several more but no way. Moving on to Ridge Merino and Ibex.
Midweight women's base layer bottoms...a repeat purchase for me!
I use them as sleepwear You were out of my size in the tops. I will
keep watching. FYI 5'6" 120lb and I order L. for loose comfort.
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Great products. Never been disappointed in anything I have purchased from Minus 33 and I have been using the clothing for 10 years or so
So comfortable and warm, great for layerin
My wife loves them I will be ordering more for Xmas gifts
thank you for your feedback! We are so glad to hear that your wife loves our Midweight Franconia Women's Bottom in 100% Merino Wool. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you with your Christmas gifts.
-The Minus33 Team
The material is wonderful. The fit is terrible. I sized up because all the reviews said the waistband was tight. The fit on these needs to be re-thought. A woman would have to have the waist of a child and the hips of Beyonce to fit into these. The size xl waistband was SO tight. I normally wear a medium or large. But the crotch and legs were really baggy and uncomfortable because of the access fabric. I don't understand who these were designed for. Would it kill them to use a little more elastic in each pair?
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you like the material, but we’re sorry to learn the fit didn’t meet your expectations. Your input about the waistband and overall design is very helpful and will be shared with our product development team as we continue to improve our sizing and fit.
If you’d like, our customer service team would be happy to assist with an exchange or return to find something that works better for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@minus33.com
for assistance
The fabric is beautiful and very high quality. However, I will sadly have to return these as the fit is not suitable to my body. There is too much fabric in the crotch, while the waistband is far too tight. They also sit at an awkward height and uncomfortably cinch in the belly.
Thank you for leaving a review for our Midweight - Franconia Women's Bottom! We're glad to hear that you appreciate the quality of the fabric. We're sorry to hear that the fit did not work out for you. We understand how important a comfortable fit is and we'll make sure to pass your feedback along to our design team. Please reach out to our customer service team for assistance with a return. We want to make sure you have a positive experience with our products. Thank you for giving our bottoms a try!
Perfect base layer for winter sports. True to size and great quality.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Franconia Women's Bottom. We're so glad to hear that it's the perfect base layer for your winter sports activities. Thank you for choosing us and happy adventuring!
I had my eye on these leggings for some time before I ordered them, appreciating the fact that they come in a long length. My measurements fall in between sizes so, using my experience with mid-rise running leggings, I chose the smaller size that fit my hips and hoped that they wouldn't come all the way up to the waist. When the leggings arrived and I tried them on, I realized several things: 1) These leggings are distinctly high-rise. 2) Being 100% wool, they have no spandex and don't hug your shape like other running leggings do; instead, the smaller size was somewhat loose on my hips and thighs. 3) The waist elastic, about 3/4 of an inch wide, does fit the measurements given. This makes for a somewhat uncomfortable fit at first, though I'm sure things will stretch out and get better. I would like to recommend that the designers think about a wider (1 1/2 - 2 in.), gentler waistband elastic, as it would be more comfortable for people in between sizes like me. Also, I was surprised to find that the leggings have cuffs at the ankles. I didn't notice that in the online photos.
Overall, I love the feel and cozy warmth of the fabric! I think the fit could be improved.
This was extremely disappointing esp. given how much I liked the fabric on this. It was substantial and the first merino sportwear fabric that has ACTUALLY regulated temperature in my body with dysautonomia. Unfortunately fit does not follow size guide and, like Icebreaker is also doing right now, the fit is enormous relative to the waist size (again, despite size guide indicating differently). No one with overall dimensions of these leggings has a waist this small. Any layer on the body should be comfortable, not restrictive, and if I went up two sizes (which is what I'd have to do for the right waist in this) or even one size, the rest of the piece would be so loose as to be unusable. These are NOT cut right for women's bodies. Returning and extremely disappointed. For those looking for something for themselves, my specifics are 125-130#, 5'5" 32w 41h 29 inseam and I ordered a L. That was my test order to see what sizes I should order going forward. Now I will be emptying the 20 items of Minus33 products from my cart because I see that despite the fabric quality, I cannot trust the size guide.
Lindsey,
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We apologize for your disappointment in the fit of our Midweight Franconia Women's Bottom. We strive to create products that fit comfortably and properly for all body types. We appreciate your specific measurements and will take them into consideration for future sizing adjustments. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team for assistance with finding the right size for you, as we offer free size exchanges. With this item being our number one best selling women's bottom, we sell thousands of them every year and dont often have feedback like this based on our size chart. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better fitting product in the future. Thank you for your support of Minus33.
- The Minus33 Customer Service Team


