Merino wool is the best base layer by far for sports or cool-weather casual.

By alisonjack2115357 Ranked #316 - Women's Long Underwear January 25, 2010

I this is my second pair. I enjoyed my first pair so much, but I just needed another (gained weight over summer!). Compared to other base layers I used to wear that were made with nylon or polyester, these Icebreakers perform so much better! I really like wearing these leggings under my insulated snowpants for snowboarding, when the temps are just below freezing. When the temps get super chilly and/there is a steady wind, another thin layer such as a thin polyester legging on top of these under your snow pants would be good, just to keep you toast on the lift. Normally I can't stand anything wool next to my skin (fair/sensitive skin) yet this merino wool is so different! It does not feel scratchy or prickly except maybe for just the first few seconds on me. What I do notice, (and am happy about) is that when I am sweaty from exertion the fabric does not get cold or clammy against my skin, yet my prior polyester leggings would for sure. One small complaint is the waistband digs in to my middle. I have a 31 waist and 39 hip and got the Medium (I am short too) so I did not fit the Med exactly so that may be why I end up with quite a red mark about the waist. Even so, I strongly feel that these leggings should have a wider waist elastic and/or be fabric-covered for more comfort. Note also: these 150's are not opaque enough to wear alone, in my opinion. Cover them up with additional pants/leggings when heading to the lodge for apres-ski!

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