Customer Reviews Smartwool Merino 250 Base Layer Crew

I wear it as a shirt, not just as a base layer, so I buy a size up.

I wear these almost everyday in the winter (even to the office) and have amassed a variety of colors to prove it! I followed the size chart and the fit as I expected for a base layer. I LOVE that they are 100% WOOL NO synthetics so they don't stink after a workout or a day on the slopes! The quality is great, warm, and soft. Worth every penny. My only complaint was that Moonbeam was not a true white/off white like it looked in the photo, but the return was easy.

I love my 2 smartwool sweaters. I'm an older woman so bought 1 size up since I wear them both as stand alone sweaters and really don't want them to be form fitting. They're warm and look smart with a nice pair of black pants or jeans when I go out. If you follow the laundreing instructions they always look like the day got them.

Love the crew top. It is so soft and warm but not uncomfortably hot. And it packs nicely into my suitcase.

Love this product, exactly what I was hoping for. Love the material and feel against skin nut I have one major gripe. With such comfortable material it baffles me as to why you would include a huge tag at the top and behind the neck that is so irritating??? It makes absolutely zero sense.

This is one of my favorite tops. The color and knit are gorgeous. It's so warm and soft, and it looks beautiful as well. The fit is perfect for me.

This is everything they claim. Fits great, very soft and warm. Will buy another.

Comfortable and not itchy at all. I wear this under sweaters and fleece jackets, and am usually warm enough. XS fit great - I'm 5'2" and 120 lbs. One star off because the side tag on the left is super itchy. I had to cut it off.

Like the thickness of top but the length could be 1 1/2 to 2 inches longer. I have many smart wool shirts I have purchased over the years and this one is a bit too short for me.

Like the thickness of top but the length could be 1 1/2 to 2 inches longer. I have many smart wool shirts I have purchased over the years and this one is a bit too short for me.

Love the vibrant color. So glad to see new colors:-)

This base layer feels like a warm hug. It is long enough to stay tucked in, no matter which activity engages me. One quality of wool I have always loved is its ability to breathe and adapt to temperature fluctuations. This top does that and its opaqueness lets me feel comfortable when i feel the need to strip down to my base layer. I followed the size charts carefully and the top fits as a base layer should. My only disappointment is that apparently my skin is pretty sensitive even to merino wool. Although I'm comfortable wearing it all day, when I take it off in the evening, I'm a little itchy around wrists and neck. I find a camisole under this does help and doesn't lessen the "hug" factor or its warmth. I'll be buying another in a different color, just for variety.

I love the versatility of this "base" layer. Quotations are because it works just as well when worn like a sweater. These are amazing as the wool seems to actually regulate body temps: keeps me warm but NEVER overheated. The quality is incomparably excellent. They launder well are very versatile. My husband and I are stocking up on Smartwools so we can keep the house temperature lower in an effort to combat the rising cost of heating the house. Worth. Every. Penny.

Beautiful but not very warm. I'll take that over being itchy. It's only slightly itchy when I have a jacket over it.

I bought this top for cold weather outdoor activities. So far I have used it for skiing in 10-30 degree weather. I stayed plenty warm, but never sweaty. The material is very soft and comfortable. It worked well under another long sleeve never bunching up.

This shirt is lovely, I am 5'4 and 105 lb and got size small. I wear it with another wool base layer underneath. In another words, I wear it as a sweater. I give it 4 stars only because of the colour. I got moonbeam heater, which looks stunning on the picture. In real life it's greyish with pink and baby blue streaks. I wanted a light colour, so I kept it, it's OK to wear around the house. I love Smartwool products, but I have to admit, that their colours are not flattering.

This shirt is lovely, I am 5'4 and 105 lb and got size small. I wear it with another wool base layer underneath. In another words, I wear it as a sweater. I give it 4 stars only because of the colour. I got moonbeam heater, which looks stunning on the picture. In real life it's greyish with pink and baby blue streaks. I wanted a light colour, so I kept it, it's OK to wear around the house. I love Smartwool products, but I have to admit, that their colours are not flattering.

Bought two of these already, going to buy a third. Great base layer

This top, and the companion bottom, got me through a very cold week in Minnesota! Thin enough to go under clothes, warm enough to make a real difference.

I have had the Smartwool base layer top for many years and decided to buy another in the patterned top. The sizing is different than what I had previously bought. I had always had size small in Smartwool tops, but based on reviews I went up a size to a medium. It seemed too long in both the body length and sleeve length, but the arms seemed tight. The size wasn't nearly as bothersome as the fabric, the fabric was rough and scratchy. I returned this and got a solid color instead. It should be noted if you look at the description details the pattern tops are made in a different country than the solid color tops - the solid color tops felt just like my previous base layer top (soft not rough and scratchy). I think there's a quality issue with the fabric manufacturing being done in different countries. I ended up going with my original size small in the solid color and the size works great - I would not recommend sizing up from your usual size. I took off a star because the price is steep especially since Smartwool isn't fair trade for clothing.

Love these for hiking, skiing, running, around the house and watching sports. Desperately seeking a white version but this is not it. So sad.

Love these for hiking, skiing, running, around the house and watching sports. Desperately seeking a white version but this is not it. So sad.

Love the softness and reliable warmth of Smartwool. Was surprised to see that sky blue and rose pink threads are woven into this "cream" colored top. Quite a surprise ! Could not tell from the website shot.

I am nearly 6' tall and don't have much of a bust. This fits closely but loosely, and is both warm and soft (not itchy). I love the color, and I love how it fits and feels. I wish I could wear it all the time! But it isn't quite dressy enough for work.

I ordered white as in the picture and received tan and some color in it. It's not what it was pictured I was disappointed in company's dishonest with color wise.