Men’s 100% Merino Wool Bottoms Midweight Base Layer Pants - Long Johns - Thermal Underwear

Hi , To start off i washed them ( inside out ) on delicate and rinsed them twice and then i hung them to dried ( no dryer ) . With that being said , I did not try them on before washing . So as far as shrinkage ? I bought the ( XL) I'm 6' - 230LBS - WAIST 36 INSEAM 33 )( And as far as for me the inseam is fine as a matter of fact i believe i have a 1'-2' to play with after washing ). . My first impression is really soft ( easy on and off ) . They did not make me warm but they kept me warm / with no sweating and very comfortable ( no kidding ) and they moved so well with me they were a pleasure to wear . ( I bought the top as well ) . What i mean by that is after wearing normal ( cotton ) thermals after a while they stretch out of shape and start to sag / clump up . Not so with these , They kept there shape ( and i slept in them ) and in the morning still nice . ( black shows everything ) So be careful what you'r around . They are light weight but comfortable and comfortable ,Not hot but comfortable . The bottoms when you pull them up high they sorta bind by your butt , In other words there not high waisted . And the top is a little bit longer than normal which is nice because can tuck them in and no butt crack showing . And they dried over-night hanging them .As far as for me the fit for my body type , was not tight or loose just about right . ( I'm keeping them ) . I hope this helps .Thanks .

Merino wool is great stuff. I was hesitant about the price, but it's well worth it. The material more maintains your body temperature than keeps you warm. When hiking, it will wick moisture and cool the skin but keeps you warm for long sits in cold weather.It mitigates the need to constantly change clothes during a western hunt. For those of you who have hunted in the West, you know that the battle for comfort during 50 degree temperature swings can be brutal.The fabric arrives with a slight perfume smell, but after a few washes it's scent free. All Merino Wool I've ever owned has a smell for the first few washes, including the "wet dog" smell when wet for the first few washes. Amazingly, when it dries, it's scent free. In short, don't be discouraged when you pull it out of the washer the first few times and it stinks!As far as thickness goes, it's about as thick as Under Armor Cold Gear, but much more stretchy. For fit, I like clothes a bit tight, and this is about as perfect as I could hope for. It is certainly larger than corresponding sizes in Under Armor clothing. As a side note, you want the Merino base layer to completely touch you to reap the full benifits of the material.Update: I found a Amazon warehouse deal on another pair. Of course, they are great, but I wanted to mention that the warehouse deal worked very well. It appeared the garment had been washed once without being turned inside out, so it had a few pills on the outside... It's a base layer, so one time is no biggie to me. But it does bring up a good point: turn all Merino Wool inside out before washing.Also, it should be noted that this heavyweight garment is quite a bit heavier than the First Lite comparable garment. I own both, and there's no difference that I've been able to tell in quality (Minus33 is cheaper), but this heavyweight stuff is another class heavier than First Lite. The Allegheny EXP from First Lite is 330 g/m2 and this stuff is 400 g/m2. That insulation measurement seems very consistent across these two brands, so keep them in mind when ordering.Even so, the weight of the material needs to be taken with a grain of salt if you haven't used Merino Wool before... It regulates temperature, not traps heat. The moisture wicking features actually work in wool, so when you sweat, it cools, but not too much. It really does take getting used to if you're used to traditional insulation layers.

I just received this item. Haven't tried it on yet. Too warm today.This review is just a reaction to examining the product. The first thing I liked is the packaging.* It comes in a box that opens like a drawer. I had watched some Minus33 videos on their Youtube channel so was aware they designed the box this way so that sales people at brick-and-mortar stores can show customers the product and then put it back easily.In the past I've bought merino base layers and other products from a competitor's brand, Icebreaker. I would layer Icebreaker leggings to keep warm. I believe the heaviest weave of Icebreaker's is 260g/m2. So, I was intrigued that Minus33 was selling these leggings which are 400g/m2.Now, 400/260=~1.5. So I might expect the 400g leggings to be one-and-a-half times "warmer" than the 260g. I don't think that would actually be true in practice, since the nature of layering if done right is that the air between layers contributes to the insulation.That is, two pairs of 260g (in theory equivalent to one pair 520g) might be expected to be roughly equal to one pair of 400g, but would probably be a lot warmer because of the layering effect.Still, if I can cut down from wearing three pairs of leggings to wearing two, then the tradeoff is worth it.The reason I'm layering leggings is that I often find myself inactive in cold environments. Super-insulated legs overheat, and the feet become radiators for the excess heat. Thus, the purpose of the leggings is to actually help keep the feet warm. When I'm actually moving around, say hiking, then upper layers such as a hat or jacket may have to be removed to accomodate the excess heat.UpdateI'm putting the leggings through their paces for the first time today. These 400gsm leggings seem to be not much less warm than two layered 260gsm leggings. Not like what I thought above.I think the reason is as follows. In theory the air between the layered leggings should contribute to the insulating features, as I said originally. This remains true. But in practice that air layer is lost every time the belt is loosened, say when tucking a shirt in.Update 2I bought another pair of the Katmais.I think I'm pretty set now for anything the Mid-Atlantic region is going to throw at me this Winter. I plan to wear both pairs at the same time in the colder weather. In the less cold weather, such as now in the Fall, I have the leisure of switching off as I wash one pair and wear the other.------*The second pair of the same leggings did not come in the cool box. They arrived in plastic wrap.

WARM!! Is an understatement. These have served me well and I have put them though the ringer. They are tougher and warmer than the more expensive brands heaviest offerings. I have smartwool, arcteryx, & icebreaker heavy/expedition weight merino base layer bottoms in addition to these by minus33 and these are my absolute hands down favorites.

Wow, these are just so soft & comfortable, I always remembered wool as being itchy against the skin. Well, I have had my eyes opened. There is not even a tiny bit, nothing, just pure bliss & comfort. Fit beautifully, I'm a 34" waist, muscular build & medium is perfect. No need to doubt if you'll like them, you won't, you will LOVE them, don't want to take mine off. Keep me warm. Fantastic value, an investment for your body. Buy them & enjoy. Peter UK 🇬🇧

Amazing Layer. Keep you warm in the coldest conditions, but don't cause you to over heat. Paired with a wind layer these really are expedition worthy.Use them for biking in the winter, no restriction of movement, don't soak up sweat. And if you think you might get caught out in fast changing weather. They don't cause you to overheat in warmer weather, so put em on just in case.I'll be buying the Expedition Top, to go along with the bottoms.

I purchased this item for my bf who works outside in Toronto for the cold winters and he said they are not warm and if you were going on an expedition you would die. For the money paid he is very dissapointed in this product. when your paying over $100 for what you think will be good quality long johns to keep you warm this is not a good product for canadian winters for men who work outside with layers on top of the long johns.

Was shocked at the quality! These are nice and thick and perfect for -30C ice fishing in Northern Canada. Wasn’t sure how they’d compare to the other “big brands” but the 400g vs 250g really makes a difference! Didn’t know the brand but sure happy I bought from them and will in the future as well. If you’re looking for warm thermals these are definitely the best I’ve found and I spent hours reading and watching reviews online haha.

I have over 10 different merino bottoms from different companies. This has quickly become the leader. Minus33 is forever now on my radar as a top quality company.I recommend this for low exertion tasks, or a relaxing day being unhindered by the cold.If you are looking for high exertion merino for sports, check out Helly Hansen. I prefer a mix of merino and lifa over 100% merino as it helps dry a lot faster.