Smartwool  Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottoms - Men's

I bought these less than 3 months ago and I have only ever worn them indoors, never outside, and they already have a run in one of the knees. I bought a similar par of these from Duluth 4 years ago, and I still have them and they are in awesome condition. While I generally tend to like smartwool products, I feel their quality control has gone downhill in recent years

My first pair wore like iron during 2,400 miles of thru hiking. They started to get holes where I snagged them (that’s on me). The second pair started to rip at the waist band (just under the waist band) after I went out on a short one night shakedown hike. They were poorly stitched. I’ll try to exchange them before my next thru hike, but I’m not sure I’ll have time. In summary, I’ve had two pairs. One pair worked out well while one didn’t, thus the 3 star rating.

I used the product for hunting half a day as a base layer, then switched to another brand because these didn't fit and wore the other brand's baselayer bottom for the rest of the trip (7. 5 days). I rewore them again today, hoping that they might work as an underlayer, in a scenario where performance is less of an issue. Giving this review saddens me because I've purchased quite a bit of Smartwool stuff over the last few months, and this is the only thing that isn't just awesome. These bottoms just don't fit my quads -- length is fine, waist is fine, since they don't fit my quads, the crotch sags and my legs chafe (don't love that).

I purchased these leggings in Fall 2022 for cold weather activities. I used them 3 times and stored them in a sealed container until Fall 2023. I hand washed the leggings after each use with Nikwax wool wash. Upon unpacking the leggings in 2023, I noticed 2 tears in the crotch area. This seems to be a common problem with Smartwool 150g products. I had a pair of 150g boxers (left them hanging on a tree on accident) that developed holes in the crotch after ~4 uses. I also had an older pair of 150g leggings that developed holes in the crotch after ~4 uses. Shame on me for continuing to by the same product. I've included pics of the holes in both pairs of leggings.

I bought this bottom as a replacement for a silk base layer that had worn out. I have always been interested in merino, but have never tried it as the price was always a little high for me. An offer of a 15% discount for my first order swayed my decision. The weight of the 150 gram fabric is just what I was looking for. The wool is incredibly soft and not itchy. I really like the wide waist band. I have used this for hiking in cold conditions with a pair of merino pants and it was perfect. Other reviewers raised issues of durability, time will tell as I have only had mine a short time. I have purchased Smartwool socks locally for years and have enjoyed them and found them durable.

I bought these last year and only wore them a handful of times. I just pulled them out of the drawer and found them full of holes from the last wash. I must have missed when I put them away. Besides the holes they are so comfortable and feel very nice. Just disappointed by the durability.

I used these, seasonally, undefr my pants when the weather was cool enough to warrant the extra layer. They offered said warmth in the mornings without being too hot later on in the day. A very nice weight. MY ISSUE: they reapidly developed runs in the thighs and knees the first Sprung I bought them. This winter I pulled them back out and the runs have been getting bigger very quickly- Smartwool calls this regular wear and tear thus will not offer a replacement. So to me- this says they can't stand behind there prodocts anymore either. Thought they used to boast about the warranty?

Smartwool is a product you can depend on. Living an active Alaskan lifestyle this product doesn’t disappoint.

These were my first pair of smartwool base layer pants and I really like them. They are thin and easy to put on. The wool fabric feels surprisingly food afair at.the skin and they hug the skin well because their stretchy. For super cold conditions you may want a heavier weight wool. I love that I can put these on and forfeit their there.

Fits great, nice material, perfect for winter hiking