Marmot Power Stretch Pant - Men's - 2007 BCS

The Facts: The crotch isn't gusseted. The material, however, is stretchy; 88% polyester, 12% elastane. The pants I received were made in El Salvador. The stitching is black. The embroidered Marmot logo is either grey or dark purple and located on the lower right leg at the ankle, not the top right hip area. The fabric panels and stitching on the pants I received are not the same as shown in the picture; there is no separate panel or stitching on the outside of the calf going down to the ankle.

The Opinions: A gusseted crotch, while a nice extra feature, may not be needed given the stretch of the pants. I like the discrete Marmot logo at the ankle better than at the hip. The smaller number of fabric panels and reduced stitching on the pants I received may actually stretch better than the pants shown.

The Sizing: At 6' 4" and around 103 kg, the XL provides a snug fit in the waist and thighs. The length of the pants is on the longer side. Although these pants are made to fit close, one might want to try the XXL if a looser fit, especially in the waist, is preferred.

i talked to BC.com, to marmot, to make sure these where what i was looking for. Clearly no one i spoke with had intimate knowledge of the product. These are just basic medium to heavy weight fleece pants. Who would recommend that for high aerobic activity, i.e. running, climbing, skiing? Not me.
Unless you're just looking for something to sit around in or sleep in look for something else. I've gone "for a morning jog" in -20 temps and wouldn't wear something this heavy... but perhaps that is a personal preference.

these will be returned shortly.

Polartec invented this material quite some time ago. it cam in 50/100/150 weights.
This was the gradient to measure the temp or heat retention. those grades have since gone away. But every major manufacturer from Arc'teryx to Obermeyer has a top an bottom in the "150" wight power stretch. Recently loaned out my ten year old bottoms, that were still like new and have yet to have them returned. Oh well. I have since purchased a pair of Marmot and they work everybit as well. the only difference I see between any manufacturer is stitching patterns. all same material. they are bomber for everything . I run, hike ... climb... anything in the cold. wonderful for games too. I would however recommend using a residue free washer soap. or they get much more steamy as a result of blocked evaporation pores. the new win detergent from the Olympics is working fine. NO noticeable improvement over g-wash, nik-wax or pengiun.
I have worn this suit top and bottom in northern Wisconsin in snow storms while out running on Lake superior and was plenty warm.
I hope this helps.

Works very well in the frigid sub zero temps and anywhere up to about 30 degrees if your going to be very active or about 45-50 if your going out for walks.
con: hard to fit over my size 14 feet. Pro: fits my enormously large 6'6 body like a glove

Once I finally received the package, I tried them on to make sure they would fit. I was very impressed with how fleecey they where on the inside. They are so comfortable and warm, I didn't want to take them off. I found I was warm enough with out any pants over top. They are great lounge pants. Love the stiching as well, great design.

Really soft does well under my snowboard pants. The length I thought was slightly long but not bothersome. These are definatly a true medium weight.

These tights work well for cold conditions. They look great and are well made. I have used them for running in 25-30f conditions. I will use these as a base layer for colder conditions when skiing as well and I think they will be a great insulating layer. I have also used them as sweat pants around the house when its chilly and they are cozy warm goodness.

These turned out to be better than I expected. They are so soft inside and warm too. I finally found a pair of fleece pants that I like and are comfortable in. I recommend these for any guy looking to keep warm while outside in the cold, whether they are used as under layer or alone (of course depending on the weather). I love these enough to wear as lounge pants in my cold house :-).

These are unique and extremely comfortable athletic pants, more comfortable than tights and warmer.
A couple of things. I'd wash them by hand. The waist band, which is fleece, twisted up on me. I just folded it down and they're fine. Sizing. They run slightly large. I am 6-1 165 and the large are a little big. The pants shrink a little in the wash but stretch back out.
To tell you the truth, I'm still not sure about these pants. All I know is they're better than tights or sweats because they're so light and comfortable.