Customer Reviews Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottom

It doesn't fit me. I bought a merino base layer about 15 years ago (and I still wear it). So I ordered that same size. However, the new product is too snug around the waist for my preference, and the legs are way too long. I'm short and weigh about 110, so I'm not at all overweight. But this new version feels like a girdle--too constricting. Maybe some people want a tummy-flattening garment, but that wasn't my goal. If my (taller) daughter doesn't want it, I will return it.

I regularly wear wool-based clothing, including tights/leggings/bottoms such as these. I have never experienced excessive pilling such as I have with this item-- after just one washing (cool wash & line dry even) I am seeing large balls along the outside seam, from hip to thigh area! They have not been subjected to any high friction activity, and now look unwearable in public. I am very disappointed and expected better based upon the price.

I have worn various different brands of base layer leggings, and this was my first pair of smartwool base layers. I purchased them because friends rant and rave about the brand. I honestly was not that impressed with these leggings. For the price I expected a lot more. They felt like a thin pair of cheap leggings I could buy from just about anywhere. I really love my other smartwool clothing (fleece zip up, sweater, and socks), but I am pretty disappointed by this purchase.

These pants are weirdly low rise and slide down completely when hiking~by the end of 8 miles mine were barely holding on to cover my bottom. Maybe I would recommend them for men or extremely straight/narrow hipped women, but as someone with curvy hips the low rise was just painfully uncomfortable :(

Super long in the leg but short through the crotch, had to return.

Had hoped to replace my old waist high base layers, This version doesn't even rise above my navel, which, in my opinion, is useless for staying warm. They were also 3 inches longer than my old ones. I don't need leggings or tights to make fashion statements. I need good, warm, functional base layers

I use this under my scrubs at work... Working as a nurse outside, thanks to covid. The base layer top is amazing, the bottom's stitching have already begun to unravel after only a couple week's use. I expected better quality stitching for the price!

I live in NE Ohio- cold and snowy! I did not find anything especially warm about these. As a base or just wearing as a single layer. They also bag out and collect every bit of fizz and dog hair easily. Returned. Bring back the sport fleece wind block/rain resistant leggings!

Every few years I try another SmartWool product, hoping that they have finally figured out how to make their wool non-itchy. Unfortunately, they still haven't figured it out.

Had to return - VERY itchy despite the reviews that say these are comfortable

I have only used my pants once and I am very disappointed. They did keep me decently warm, but after about 6 hours wearing them snowshoeing they have lost all their fit and look like sweat pants on. For the price, I would not purchase again due to this.

I bought 3 pairs of these bottom base layers 2 years ago, but have only been snowboarding for a handful of days since. One pair has already developed holes in the back which is ridiculous given the price. Additionally, they are WAY too low rise. It says medium rise, but they are below medium, and I wish they were higher. Please design for real women's bodies.

Rip in seem. Itchy. Pretty warm

This is totally different than before. Fabric is thinner (like my 3 year old one now), Waistband tighter, crotch shorter and legs are shapeless. Order different sizes won't solve the issue!

Stitching defect- hole after three weeks of light wear. Returning and super disappointed. Aside from the stitching issue, which is huge, I love the thickness, softness, non itchiness, not stretching a ton after a few wears, the warmth, fit, etc.

I returned these bottoms because the rise was too short and the waist too low and loose. It felt drafty not coming up to my waist.

Too tight. Raise is lower than average

you did not send a inseam 30 but probably a 34 so long...sending back disappointed!

I am 6 feet tall, 145 pounds and these were at least five inches too short...please make longer options for the tall people of the world!

I wore these daily for years. No more after these wear out because of the new strange fit/rise.

The material bagged out after wearing a short time not like the 150 merino I usually get. Not happy with product please credit back. Thanks

I selected my size based on the sizing chart, but when these arrived they didn't fit. I'd highly recommend sizing down--I had to return these.

I wore this for 10 hours and the knees are already wearing out!

awfully itchy. no way I could wear these for a moment.

I own a pair that was given to me as a gift about six years ago. The quality is great. I was most impressed with the thick elastic waist band. However, I returned the pair that I bought for myself this month because the quality has declined, most specifically the tiny little elastic waist band.