Icebreaker BodyFit260 Legging - Women's

I wasn't sure which of the women's wool long underwear bottoms would be the best, so I ordered the Icebreaker, the Marmot, and the Smart Wool. The Icebreaker long underwear bottoms were 1) just a tiny bit scratchy 2) too tight in the elastic waist band, which was both unflattering and uncomfortable and 3) too high up on my torso, with the waist coming far over my belly button. The Marmot had seams in the legs that made them less attractive and less suitable for use as leggings that might show (versus long underwear that would never show), and they were also baggy in the butt and high waisted. In contrast, the Smartwool were much softer, with a different knit, and they have a nice, covered elastic waist band that hits just below my natural waist without binding or creating a muffin top (and I am thin, so the Icebreaker ones had to be really tight in the waist to make that happen).

These are perfect in any weather! I wear them under my shell pants downhill and backcountry skiing...they are a win-win in both situations. They feel smooth and dry quick, keeping me out playing on the hills all day long. Also, true to size/fitting.

I really like these, but have a couple things I wouldn't mind changing. It has a really high waist that cuts in a little, they are also very long. The material is great, not itchy at all, and kept me plenty warm as a single layer in 15 degrees, but had to add a 150 layer under for 10 degrees and below. I have a lot of Merino products and these long underwear are among my faves for winter weather.

I am disappointed with this one from Icebreaker. The material is okay and not as fine and tightly woven as their 260 shirts, the fit needs some improvement - the waist band is skinny and tight that it cut into the waist (very uncomfortable). If you order one size up to fit the waist, then the rest is long and baggy.

If you don't own any Merino wool-based clothing, you're missing out. This material is unlike any other I've worn - super comfortable, durable, and most important - it regulates your body temperature. Amazing. Well worth the price!

My wife is *skinny* and the narrow waist rides high up over the belly button and extremely TIGHT--leaving a good indentation in the skin.

This Icebreaker product is a dissappointing failure in fit (as others have mentioned here already).

My 5'5" wife sized up to the Medium. It's a little longer than necessary but doable and the waist fits better. We're still contemplating on whether just to go another route with the merino underwear....

wear these. dang great on cold mornings before work and your am coffee... much recommended!

i really like these leggings - they are so warm on those really cold days. they have great wicking too when you start to sweat from hikes in the backcountry. only downside is that they get kinda fuzzy/coarse after several washings.

I wanted to love these, I really did. I have worn Capilene base layers for years and have been pretty happy, but after hearing friends and sales reps talk up merino wool, I decided to give some a try. Performance-wise, I am very happy. I wore these out snowboarding on a warmish day and they wicked my sweat away and regulated my temperature. As far as style and fit go, they are not my favorite. I call them my "Granny pants" because the rise and legs are so long. I'm 5'6" and I can pull these puppies up almost to my chest. I guess it's ok, the high rise kept my hind end covered when bending and falling with low rise pants, but I would have preferred them to be slightly lower and with a wider waist band. The skinny little thing on them pinches in just a little. I'm keeping them, but I did order the SmartWool ones as well. We'll see if those work out any better.

I'm pretty much a wool freak now, and I wear wool long underwear on a daily basis for skiing. I think Icebreaker has some of the finest wool pieces, and you can trust that Icebreaker merino is sourced from buryly sheep roughing it in New Zealand mountains. I wear either these or SmartWool bottoms almost everyday. The BodyFit 260 is a nice, warm midweight option. They breathe well, and don't stink! When it's really cold, I still prefer my Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch tights, as they are thicker and a bit warmer. If you're looking for a midweight wool bottom, I highly recommend these (or the legless version for use with ski or snowboard boots).