Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Rho LT Bottom

Can I just thank you for making pants that fit actual women's legs! My alpha size is medium, but I always have to buy large for pants, because manufacturers make sports clothing for starved-model thighs and not for actual athletes with muscular thighs. And so I usually end up with pants that fit my thighs but nowhere else, even if they are stretchy. In anticipation of this, I ordered a medium and a large of the Rho LT Bottoms and I am so pleased to say, that I got to keep the medium, because it fit perfectly. I don't even care at this point, if they perform well, although I will be trying them out on a multi-day high-altitude trekking trip in October. Cheers!

These are a great midlayer for 90% of the time in winter rockies conditions. They work great for ski touring, ice climbing, and mountaineering in a two piece layer system. I only found myself throwing a third piece into the system in extremely cold conditions. Most importantly these can be washed normally. No hanging to dry or anything special when you're using them all the time.

These are a great midlayer for 90% of the time in winter rockies conditions. They work great for ski touring, ice climbing, and mountaineering in a two piece layer system. I only found myself throwing a third piece into the system in extremely cold conditions. Most importantly these can be washed normally. No hanging to dry or anything special when you're using them all the time.

I needed a base layer for my insulated ski pants, this works great, skied yesterday in -10 at Alta and they were perfect.

much more comfortable & cozy than a typical work out legging and much warmer as well.

Bought these after reading the review on Wirecutter, and so far it lives up to the review - so comfy I don't want to take them off! We've hit a stretch of cold weather in the north east and these have kept me warm while out exercising the dog, plus are comfortable enough to wear all day under formal work pants.

These are amazing! I wasn't sure if these would be enough vs. the AR version but I have to say, they are. Had them for a couple of weeks and I'm using them regularly - they hardly smell even when you wearing them longer. I might by myself another pair in a different colour. At times I wear them as leggings and no one can tell, friends even ask me where to get them.

It was a present for my wife. I was looking for AR, but it was not available. So I ordered LT and she wears it vears very often. Sometimes at home, sometimes as a base layer for hiking. She says, it is very soft and pleasant to wear.

I purchased these when I saw a friend wearing them on a hike on a cold winter day. I thought they would be perfect as a baselayer for skiing under my Goretex pants, as I'm always cold in a thin baselayer. These are very versatile and have a great warmth-to-weight ratio. I have worn them as a baselayer for skiing, under pants for cold weather climbing, for lounging around the house and as leggings. They are really comfortable next-to-skin and feel like you're wearing sweat pants. Since I have only owned these for a month I cannot comment on durability, but knowing Arc'teryx products and the torrent material I'm sure they will stand up very well to heavy use. The Lt Chandra colour is beautiful.

comfortable, light and keeps the heat what you need

Good fit, durable, and warm. Brushed finish on the inside feels so nice on the legs.

I purchased the Rho LT bottoms and was overall satisfied with them with some limitations. The range of movement in these base layers is amazing. I never feel restricted at all. I would say they are a little on the warm side but with a breathable shell with vents it's never an issue. The base layer pocket is pretty small so I probably wouldnt ever use it unless I need to store a credit card. The base layer fit perfectly but it was a little bit too long and it bunched up a little bit on the bottom. Overall pretty satisfied but I wish they were shorter.

Well...still haven't figured out what to put in that very small pocket. Wish they would have used the time to put in a fly instead of this pocket. There is no fly so this means undoing pants to have a squirt. On the good side, these are so soft and supple you'd hardly know you have them on, but remember they're on when nature calls. 190cm and 36 waist, the large fits perfect. Good length so they're not riding up my shins. Would have been a 5-star if there was a fly.

The RHO LT line is beautifully made and detailed. The fabric is incredibly soft and comfortable. I use it for low to medium exertion. Size down. I have to call-out Arc'teryx on the pocket: no modern smartphone will fit in the pocket: sized for 2005 flip phone, a Swiss Army knife, toothbrushor a condom.

Soft and comfortable; I love all Rho products. Only complaint is I believe I'm a large when I ordered XL. Size down or look at waste size recmondations. In 36x 34 ordered XL should of been large. Also side pocket good for keys but that's it, too small. Won't fit phone.

Beautifully manufactured, great fit, check pocket size before purchase, seems small.

I was looking for an alternative to wool for more aerobic activities and the Rho LT seems to fit the bill. I am tall with long legs but the stretchy fabric accommodates them nicely. The seams can be felt on the inside which can be a little uncomfortable at times but not enough to be a real issue. I have used them as a baselayer but I find that they shine better on their own, especially for running in the mid 20's (F).

This is a great product. The only problem I have is they attract lint like crazy. Within minutes of putting them on the first time there was hair and lint all over them (I do live with a dog). I still wear them for runs or bike rides and they're great. It's just when I wear them around the house I always feel anxious due to the magnetic forces these pants have that attract anything and everything to them. Also I got a small. I am 6 ft and around 165/170 lbs. I was nervous to purchase the small because I haven't been a small in anything in a very long time. The sizing chart showed I needed a small, so I got them and they actually do fit perfectly.

This is a great product. The only problem I have is they attract lint like crazy. Within minutes of putting them on the first time there was hair and lint all over them (I do live with a dog). I still wear them for runs or bike rides and they're great. It's just when I wear them around the house I always feel anxious due to the magnetic forces these pants have that attract anything and everything to them. Also I got a small. I am 6 ft and around 165/170 lbs. I was nervous to purchase the small because I haven't been a small in anything in a very long time. The sizing chart showed I needed a small, so I got them and they actually do fit perfectly.

I fell in love with these but unfortunately when I went to adjust them they tore at the front of the thigh. My finger basically went right through the fabric, I was pretty shocked, I'd only had them for about a week. Wonderful product but I'm not sure I can say anything good for how it holds up. I've contacted warranty so we will see how it goes. Other than that best base layer I've tried. So soft against the skin and really retains heat.

Newly updated model has very poor fit and design comparing to prior models that had such a great feet. New model has very high waist line that has a thicker band that is very uncomfortable positioned so high above the waistline. The overall length in size M, is 2.5" longer comparing to prior model that creates multiple wrinkles and would result in hot spots in the ski boots. I am 6'1" and I only see this product fit properly for someone who is way taller that I am, to compensate for 2.5" in wrinkles. Very disappointed. Arcteryx stop changing sizes. I used your products for 20 year and this one is the biggest disappointment.

I bought my RHO LT bottoms back in March. Up until this week, I had just worn the tights for lounging or the occasional errand; very light wear. They were so comfortable, I was even considering ordering another pair. Thank goodness I didn't. For the first time, I wore the pants for actual activity. The first time.and I didn't make it even halfway up the trail when I got a large hole right in the backside (i.e. my butt). Thank goodness I had a jacket to tie around my waste. What extreme activity had I been doing when the hole occurred? I'd been sitting down. Sitting. It didn't snag or get caught. Just the light friction from sitting down caused the hole. It was a very uncomfortable 8 miles after that. Since it's advertised as, "Versatile high performance designs for diverse activities and conditions," sitting on a rock and sipping water should not have done this. Tights that claim to be, "High performance, minimalist design that is durable for its weight," should not do this after ONE hike. One! $100 for 6 months of wear. Not worth it. Back to NorthFace I guess.

Rho-LT from last season were great but was only able to get 1 pair. Tried this new season style and they are bad. The fit, fabric, and design has changed significantly. The waist band is now thick and gathers creating friction between your skin and an outer layer which equals discomfort. Fabric is thicker and does not conform as well to body shape. Would definitely NOT recommend these as a base layer.

I have a pair of these from last year and they're my favorite baselayer pants ever. Soft, super stretchy, super warm, comfortable, and flattering. I ordered two more pairs this year, and when I received them I was horrified at how the quality had degraded. The fabric is much thinner and cheap feeling, not as soft, not nearly as stretchy. The thin strip of stitching at the very top of the waistband is now rigid and won't stretch, causing it to weirdly dig into your abdomen. I'm so disappointed. Guess I'll have to find a new favorite baselayer somewhere else.