Free Country  Force Grid Fleece Base Layer Bottoms - Men's

This base layer has a very nice grid pattern on the inside. The Thyme color is also quite appealing. The issue is that the manufacturer for some reason drastically shorted the fabric in the butt area. I am not a huge person, but my butt really doesnt fit in these without slipping down everytime i bend down. A size up would have resulted in a baggy fit. An extra 1-2" in the butt would have made all the difference with these. Time will tell...These may be a future return if this annoys me enough.

The sizing of these runs completely small. I'm a 36 waist and ordered a large (size 36-38), but the length and thighs were completely inappropriately sized. I had trouble getting the leg cuffs over my feet even and they did not fit my thighs at all. As a wildlife ecologist, I was excited to have some added long johns for the cold, but I'll have to make do with other brands. Further, the REI return policy costs shipping and the expectation that I'll revisit REI as a source for professional clothing is non-existent given this experience. There's much better sites and cheaper products that are made for outdoor professionals.

I didn't have the same fit issues as the other reviews. For reference, I am 5'8" and weigh 150 lbs. I ordered the small in the Sage color. I will say the seam up the crack of the pants is a little unconventional, but it didn't rub me the wrong way. Most men's baselayers have a panel to cover the buttocks. But at first impression, it is stretchy and comfortable enough. They seem like they would be really warm, and still breathe. FYI, I haven't worn them all day yet. Sure there are probably better, but for the price - these bottoms are just fine !

The grid fleece on these bottoms is warm and cozy, but gave me an allergic reaction on my legs that kept me up all night itching for 3 days. I had washed them before wearing with the same detergent I use for all my clothing, so something about this fabric is an irritant. I own a lot of base layers and this is the first time I had any sort of allergy to a material.

The ankle cuff seam is way too thick, it will be super uncomfortable inside a ski boot. Returned to REI.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Some of the best long Johns I’ve had. Waistband is a little pinchy when bending/leaning bc it is such thick/wide band, but I’ve gotten used to it.