SmartWool NTS Midweight Bottom - Men's

Plenty of length in the leg so you won't end up with high-waters after washing. Soft waistband and fly. Chose smartwool because of the supreme softness - even compared to capilene. Not to mention the fact that they do a much better job of cooling (seems counterintuitive being wool) than synthetics. I am converting to smartwool for all of my baselayer needs from now on, not only for the comfort and performance, but for their sustainability practices. Highly recommended

I have tried numerous brands of leggings and these are the best for keeping me warm, wicking moisture and if the temps warm I am not sweating badly. SmartWool is a company you can trust to make quality products that last.

These are really warm and not itchy at all (and I have that itch problem with some merino wools from icebreaker).... I have yet to test it outside, but think this is going to make the best thermal underwear I own.

This is a great midweight baselayer from SmartWool. I have had mine now for four years and have not been disappointed with it. I use this as my baselayer when my Capilene 2 is not adequate for the temperature. The wool is super smooth and causes no irritation. I am 6'1", 180 lbs and the large fits me very well. A great thing about wool is it keeps you warm when wet(and doesn't hold odor like synthetic).

Very light and warm. I took these with me for a 8 day hike along the Superior Hiking Trail in northern MN. It gets pretty cool up there in the fall, but with these babies on I stayed extra warm and dry (no sweat!) The only time I took them off was when I hopped into the bag for the night, and in the morning I awoke to a fresh smelling pair of long undies. The lined waist is extra comfy (seriously comfy), and didnt cause irritation under a heavy pack belt. The fit was well, more fit... not baggy.

All in all, I didnt pull out a pair of pants the entire trip; who says you cant look cool with a pair of shorts over a slim pair of long undies.

Super Comfy, Super Warm (even for a mid-weight), and extra durable (no tears despite romping through a ton of brush), and even after about 140 miles they didn't put up a stink.

These pants are really soft. I'm not great with wool, but these don't itch at all. I also find they wick moisture much better than my synthetics. The only problem: they're really warm. These would be great for snowboarding or skiing, but anything where you're moving alot (like when I go nordic skiing)and you'll heat up really fast. The lightweight pants would really be a better option for nordic/snowshoeing, etc...

Four stars?!? What?! These are the most comfortable long underwear available!! Yes, this is true, however they are just not as fitted as I would like/expect them to be.
The short of it (being as I am short on time) they are:
-warm!
-comfortable
-made from wool
-worth their weight in wool (gold)
-two legged

A+ would buy again!

much more comfortable than my old capilenes and much warmer as well

I generally just save them for sleeping in camp b/c it hardly ever gets cold enough that I need to wear them when hiking.

First off let me make a correction to my last review: Yes, you do obviously sweat, but the sweat doesn't accumulate within the fabric. Ok, so I have had a chance to use the undies in some other settings. I find myself wearing them under my scrubs at work, as do a great job at keeping me warm when I am working in cooler areas of the hospital such as the ICU, or OR. I have also washed them a few times and they have only gotten more comfy, no shrinking (not even the %5 they say is possible). I might also add that wool and me normally do not mix I cant even wear wool socks. Thank god for those wrinkly New Zealand wonder sheep. Oh, and for all you PETA people out there I am told Smartwool, Icebreakers, and I think IBEX do not partner with suppliers who still practice Mulseing, in fact they supposedly (though one can never be sure) are advocates for the humane treatment of these woolly wonders.

I can't say there is anything wrong with these. They are durable, extremely comfortable, and the regulate temperature very well. I have worn these in hot weather or in freezing weather and have been fine in both. They make for great PJ's too when you're not out in the wilderness! The elastic band is covered with wool so is soft, and has a fly which is always convenient.

These are awesome. I'm been wearing them all season (~50 days on my way to 60). They keep me warm in subzero temps but also don't get too warm when it is Sunny and 45! I have vents in my ski pants, but I am pretty use to sweating on Sunny spring days and these have been great. Wear very well and look like they will go into next season without any issue. I have had issues with the "microweight" smartwool pants as they will rip easily because the materials is a lot thinner. Merino wool is the way to go!

I might just buy another pair of these. If I ever have to walk anywhere in winter or be at a bus-stop when it's close to zero I wear these under a pair of jeans and I'm toasty warm.

Great Great material. I would order bootcut length next time thought since i mainly use them to ski...and also prob go a size smaller (I'm 5'11", 185lbs and went with L which are a little baggy).

You guys were the only place where I could find 100 percent wool in the size that I needed. My boyfriend is in the military and can only wear 100 percent wool! I ordered them and then mailed them to him and he loves them! he says they are great!
My order was shipped very quickly and communication was great! Awesome company and awesome product! Thanks again!

So first of all, I gave this three stars only because of the fit, not the quality. The quality of the product is great and I have these in women's. Re fit: maybe this is ok for normal sized people, but not my husband who normally wears trousers 32x34 and is 6'1 feet tall. Following the size chart for waist sizes, I ordered him a Medium, hoping the inseam would be closer to 33" than 30". When I got the product, the inseam was about 29"-30" - way too short, even if you stretch them out. This is strange, because all the reviews and packaging say they're made somewhat longer to account for shrinkage. Maybe I got a dud. Anyway, I just wish companies like Smartwool would take cue from other retailers, who have started making trousers / jeans in more waist-length combinations. And I wish Backcountry would carry some brand that does - surely some of people who buy from Backcountry are slimmer and taller than your average person. If anyone has any suggestions on base layers that are for skinny tall people, I would be grateful.

I bought these for my young son, who borrows my women's wool midweight bottoms currently, so we are both already big fans of SMARTWOOL. Even though I bought these bottoms too big for him, he is looking forward to wearing his own men's bottoms equipped with a pocket for his plumbing needs.

I wear these under a basic shell pant and they are perfect from single digits to spring skiing. I’ve used synthetic base layers for years, but none of them have performed as well as SmartWool’s products. They regulate temperature well, the fit is true to the sizing, and stay comfy all day.

The great thing about wool is it keeps you warm even when wet. As a Search and Rescue team member, I use smartwool baselayer whenever I go on a cold weather mission. They are warm, comfortable and not too constricting. Highly recommend them.

They are long out of the package. I am 6 4 and they are a little long (large) but that doesn't bother me. They are soft and I really like them.

Awesome, recently used to go skating on the river at -45C after wind chill. Was warm all the way.

First let me say, I really like a lot about SmartWool and its products. I have relied on it as my primary baselayer in cool and cold weather for alpine skiing, xc skiing, running, etc. and it has performed extremely well. However, I started noticing small holes appearing in all four of my SmartWool baselayers (tops and bottoms) after running them through the washer/dryer on delicate/low heat. Since discovering the holes I've started air drying them after running them through the wash, however this level of care is a little hit higher than I would prefer for a baselayer. I have decided to switch over to Capilene as I would prefer a more easy care garment.

Not much else to say about these pants, they are comfortable and warm. Not too tight. I slept in these on a camping trip in 20F and they kept me nice and toasty. Although for colder temperatures I would get the Heavyweight version of these (or wear another loser fitting pair of pants on top of the midweights).

great fit and warm. 'Nuff said.