Cheap Minus33 Merino Wool Midweight Bottom

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First of all, I'm a girl, so I knew these long johns wouldn't be a perfect fit, seeing as they had the crotch part made for men. However, I was too cheap to buy Smartwools, which were up to 3x the cost of these, and I didn't need a fly opening, so I bought the Minus33 in size XS. It was a bit loose in the thighs, but also quite tight in the calves/ankle area, and of course, the crotch was baggy. But the weirdest part was the waistband, which was both very high (sat right under my ribcage) and VERY tight, considering I myself am a very petite female who has almost never had the problem of any bottoms being too tight on me. I can't quite picture a male with a teeny waist (we're talking 23-24inches, maybe), a voluptuous butt/thighs, and skinny little calves and ankles, but if you have that figure, and are a guy, these will probably be fantastic for you. They're thick enough to keep you warm (as long as they're somewhat skintight, like they're supposed to be), and aren't terribly itchy after the first one or two times wearing them (they're definitely not as soft as the smartwools, though). I decided to cough up the cash for a pair of women's Smartwool midweight baselayers, which fit much better, of course, but I still like these a lot, as they keep me nice and warm, even if I look like a fool.

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I have 3 pairs of these and I wear them all the time. I am a woman size 14 and they fit perfectly, not too tight and very comfortable in all areas. I like the thickness of these as you order women's wool mid-weight bottoms and they are a lot thinner and colder. I always layer my bottoms as I wear dresses all the time and these by far are my favorite.

I bought my husband some as well and he loves them. He is a skinny 32 and they fit him good too!

We will definitely be back for more. Winter isn't over yet and then we have a cool wet Spring.

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I just bought my second pair of these merino wool bottoms. I absolutely love them for winter bicycling. I wear them underneath polyester "woven" running/track pants (I use UA Bandito Men's Woven Pants, they are 5 stars, too). These wool bottoms are a perfect baselayer. I will put them on under the track pants any time it is lower than 40F or so (depending on wind speed and direction). They are good for warmth, and they stay warmish even when wet. Last night, I rode home from work in 38F, rainy weather. The rain got thru my track pants at the knees, but with these wool bottoms, it wasn't a big deal, I was still warm enough.

My jeans size is men's 42x32, and XXL fits me nicely. They are actually a little longer than necessary (ie. would fit a taller person well too), but it's no problem. The reduced price for the discontinued style/color makes these a fantastic bargain!

I wash them in the machine and dry them in the clothes dryer on extra low heat setting (label directions suggest "tumble dry low"). I will take a couple of days' worth of cycling clothes (all polyester and merino wool) shirts, socks, cycling shorts, these bottoms, balaclavas, etc., and do a load of wash then a load of dryer. On the Extra Low "Tumble Dry" timed setting on my dryer, my polyester shirts are completely dry at 20 minutes and come out first, then I give these bottoms and my smartwool socks and bike shorts another 10 minutes, for 30 minutes total. The bottom ankle cuffs are the last part of these to dry. I hang them up with the ankle cuffs just a little damp, and they are fully dry by the next morning's ride. After a dozen or so wash/dry cycles, they are holding up great.