Customer Reviews Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottom

Haven't worn this snowboarding yet, but it's so soft and washed well. I just wish it was a higher rise! For my long torso ladies/theydies, I don't think these are gonna stay on correctly when sitting, bending, or kneeling.

The pants are cute and the fabric is warm and cozy, but they are going back. Unfortunately camel toe is a thing :-(, and I would never want anyone to see that. Maybe an extra layer of fabric in that area or a different construction would help? I'm keeping the quarter zip top- love it!

I can't say how these perform because they were too large. They seem fine, but be wary of the sizing chart: I used it and my underlayer was definitely too large.

Nothing wrong with the actual leggings. Just not the color shown. They're actually more of a light blue vs the expected heathered white with light blue seams.

It came in very dirty from the factory. It's tends to be on the small size and not too starchy. I'll see how it'll hold after I wash it, hopfuly it wouldn't shrink.

These are my second pair. The first pair was perfect in every way, very comfortable and warm. But after washing the new pair they were extremely tight fitting. I'm hoping they will stretch out more with use.

For reference, I am 5' 6" and weigh 110 lbs. The medium was the right size. The small may be ok if you don't mind really tight pants that constrict your tummy. I prefer comfort over sexy so M would be my preference. However, I ended up returning these because it was quite clear, after trying them on for a few minutes, that I am allergic to wool. There were very itchy for me. Your experience may differ.

These were itchy and not that comfortable. Returned.

Waist fits nicely. Thighs run big!

Great product, runs too large. Customer support was quick to reply at first. Only way to get smaller size was to send back and re-order as opposed to exchange. Had bought original pair on sale so became too convoluted to get smaller size so just returned original.

Unfortunately I am an "Apple" shape. The legs fit perfectly but the waist is too tight.

This is rated less than the 250 base layer that I bought first (1/4 zip) which I rated 5 and am very enthusiastic about. I rated this one down, maybe should be to 3.5 because the fabric is not nearly as nice, not as substantial feeling, doesn't keep shape as well. I have no explanation other than this one is made in China and the other in Vietnam. Both are advertised as 100% merino wool. I will wear it because it is warm, and a good color. Another commenter indicated it was more like long underwear, which seems right, not form fitting.

I live in the Adirondacks year-round… The winters are very cold! I have loved my smart wool tights for brisk morning walks, even without another layer. It seems they are no longer manufacturing the outdoor tights with the pockets in the legs, much to my disappointment. I bought these, hoping they would be the same thing only without the pockets… Wrong! They are warm and toasty. Yes. I could wear them as pajama bottoms. But for single layer outdoors, they are just long underwear. And they don’t fit like tights… They are baggy. I am keeping them, in case I want an extra under layer, or as pajamas, but I’m disappointed that they cannot replace the ones with the pockets.

I wanted to go 100% Merino to reduce plastic use and still keep myself warm as well as Merino being more breathable. The problem is that it has started to develop holes in multiple places due to wear and I've only had them about 3 months.

As far as base layers go, it's warm. And soft as far as wool goes. It fits true to size. 3 stars because they don't stay up without me constantly pulling them up. I wish they had more elasticity so they'd stay on like typical leggings. Also attracts lint and hair

As a true baselayer it's a phenomenal piece. As a yoga pant replacement/leggings it isn't so great. The center seam causes bulging in the groin in a way that isn't so great. If these were made without a center seam they would be a perfect single purchase for every use item

Was really excited about the fun pattern of these and to have merino bottoms. Unfortunately the lack of any elastic or drawstring means these are constantly falling down. Sadly a letdown.

I was really disappointed in the quality of the product for the price. I washed them once right after I got them and on the first time wearing them noticed two holes right above the knee (one is already dime size). They are comfortable, but will not last long. I am sorry that I spent the money on them.

I have sensitive skin, and opt for merino wool over wool products because of this. This base layer was itchy right when I put it on, and the left leg felt smaller than the right around the buttocks.

The pants are ok. Pretty thin for the price, but the main issue is that a hole appeared pretty much right away. Will not buy their stuff again. I contacted them and had to sent them multiple pictures of the item and was asked to ship it back to them and then, in about 3 weeks!!! I would get the money back so I could purchase a new pair. It would be spring here then and I won't need wool pants.

I've purchased this item in three sizes. First, in size Small, which fit me perfectly 1-2 years ago. Now that I have gained weight (pay attention, younger ladies - this is what happens when you get older!), I ordered size Medium - since, logically, that's the next size up -and that's how all the other sizes have been for me. My size Small fit me better than size Medium - which was extremely tight and lower-waisted. Because of the tightness, the material was also super itchy in the beginning. Because the size Small had now become holey (?), I needed to order another pair, so I went according to the size chart and ordered a size Large. Well, the size Large is sadly baggier and not as close-fitting and cozily warm as the original size Small had been. I thought maybe if I wash them, they'll shrink and fit better. They didn't, too much. Something has changed in the sizing - and maybe if there was a little spandex or Latex, they would have a little stretch to help with the fit. These cost too much to have an improper fit.

This was purchased as a gift and was too small. The return process has been prohibitively difficult. I won't buy another smartwool product after this experience.

Really disappointed in your lack of a free return shipping option if the item doesn't fit, as most of your competitors have. Not worth ordering from you online if the customer has to take a risk and keep paying big bucks to courier it back to you. When I contacted customer service to confirm this was indeed the case (there was a bit of ambiguity in the online policy), they just copied and pasted the online policy I had told them I had already read and didn't really answer my question. I expected better from a big company like yours.

I wanted to love these. I was gifted a pair: soft, fit great, warm, but the crotch ripped after just 3 uses. Bummed about that.

Ended up havin to return them, as the legs fit me perfectly but the waist was too big