Smartwool Active Fleece Wind Tights - Women's
Braving the wind? Put comfort first with the women's Smartwool Active Fleece Wind tights. The stretchy knit fabric has windproof front panels to resist the elements plus soft merino wool for warmth.
- Stretchy knit fabric puts soft-brushed merino next to skin and durable recycled synthetic material against the elements to help balance comfort and protection
- Windproof front panel (1 CFM rating); non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish help protect from the elements
- Fitted with a mid-rise waist
- Drop-in pocket on left side panel and secure zippered pocket on right side panel
- Ankle zips
- Size medium inseam: 28 in. (71 cm)
- Reflective elements
- Smartwool slim fit is intended to follow the contours of the body
Imported.
View all Smartwool Women's Running Tights| Best Use | Running Fitness |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Main: 47% polyester/38% merino wool/15% elastane; overlay panel: 85% nylon/15% elastane (exclusive of decoration and elastic) |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Pants Rise | Mid |
| Tights Length | Full Length |
| Inseam (in.) | 28 inches |
| Number of Pockets | 2 |
| Gender | Women's |
| Lining Fabric | 53% merino wool/47% polyester |
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Perfection
Amazing pants!! Where they they been all of my life?! I wear these while out hiking in cold northern weather. They are good on their own and also work well as a base layer under shell-type pants. I also wear them around town. I got them to wear while hiking Kilimanjaro and they did not disappoint. They are super comfortable (not itchy), resist odors, wash well and after 6 months still look new. Very well made. Others have mentioned the lack of drawstring but that is something that I prefer. I've had no issues with the waist...they are fitted but have just enough give. Again, lots of washes and the waist is not sagging at all. Length is just right for me, for reference I am 5'6". Would not wear these in summer as they would be too warm.
Missing an essential feature
I received these tights as a gift to replace my well worn and loved old pair. The tights are lovely, well made, comfortable, but completely useless as running tights. NO DRAW STRING AT THE WAIST. My old pair have a sturdy drawstring. The description states the tights are fitted to conform to the contours of the body. Well when one is running, there are few ‘contours’ that will keep these tights up without a drawstring. I live in an arctic climate and also often wear a base layer under the tights. Sadly I have worn these already as I wanted to love them and thought maybe they would fit well enough to stay up. Well they didn’t and not even 1/2 mile into my run they had slid down which is very uncomfortable. BRING BACK THE DRAWSTRING and these will once again be the perfect winter running tights. I received the same size as my old pair, am in between sizes but also add base layers so wear a small rather than XS.
Stretched out in 3 gentle washes
Though I like The tights, after three washings they had stretched out so much in the waist I had to buy waist elastic and sew it in. No drawstrings to compensate and they were falling off. Design flaw that is significant. Now they are greay
Saggy
While I really want to love these, I don't. There is no drawstring at the waistband and the elastic around waist is not adequate. Anyone who wears leggings knows that a weak waistband equals saggy leggings.
Too short
I ordered XL which has an advertised inseam of 33. It definitely is much short than this. I am just under 5'9. These were at least 2 inches up from my ankle. Need something that is full length in cold weather. If you don't need tall length, I think these would be a good choice.
Superior Winter Tight
The tight I have been looking for. Fleece lined; merino wool on the outside; zipper on the legs. When paired with log underwear, it will keep you warm at all winter temperatures.
Really nice
I like that panel in the front, hoping that will help cut the wind. I also like all the pockets. A very nice weight. Fits great too.
Stick to your true size and add a drawstring!
I bought these to use when I run outside this winter, Wisconsin can get cold. I used them last week when it was only in the low 20's and a little windy. They definitely kept my legs warm and seemed to keep the wind at bay. The reason for the 4 star review is while they were awesome at keeping me warm, I disliked that the waist did not have some kind of drawstring. I normally wear large, but ordered an xl based on other reviews. They are a little big on me where a drawstring would make them fit fine. I couldn't run with my phone in the side pockets because they would fall down.
warm and snug
These tights allow me to run in cold weather. They do run slightly small, but not terribly so. I am a small and ordered a small, and they do fit, but I could use a bit more give in the rise-not enough to size up, but if you are close and inbetween sizes take note. My only complaint is that my backside gets cold. Usually around the 30 minute mark outside, I can feel my buttocks getting a chill. I wish the entire legging could be incased in the same wind protection on the front. Besides that, they are way warmer than any artificially lined fabric leggings that I have tried.
Wore out fast
While they are warm, after only about 6 months the crotch wore totally thin and you can see right through them (NOT good!). For as expensive they were, I can't justify paying that when they wore out so fast. I'm really bummed. I am not impressed with the SmartWool brand.