REI Co-op  Merino 250 High-Rise Base Layer Leggings - Women's

I wore these as a base layer on a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park and caving in Iowa. The base layer kept me warm when needed and wicked up sweat otherwise without holding a smell. The waistband seems sturdy, and the weight of the wool is akin to other comparable, more expensive brands. I will say that the size large is a little tall for someone my height, and the fit is relatively lose so I could probably downsize despite usually wearing that size. I recommend a petite size for anyone under 5’4” like me. It’s too early to say whether they will stretch with time, but after two trips they have held up well.

I love the fit of these, especially because the ankles are not really tight, even being 2 weeks postpartum the mediums feels great. They are very breathable and flexible and would fit great under more layers. We haven’t had crazy cold yet, but even wearing just these when it got down to 45, I was extremely warm, almost too warm. I am excited to wear them this ski season. The material was also extremely soft, that I actually enjoy them more than my Smartwool base layer. They are also not see through so I’ll be able to just wear them out alone while I’m hiking or just running around town.

I’m loving these new base layer leggings! The material is perfect and soft, I can barely feel them on. They didn’t move around at all during a moderate three-mile hike. Even though they appear see-through at first, they’re not as revealing on. They’re nice on their own on cool fall days and still feel breathable. I only wish there was a small square pocket on the waistband.

So soft and silky. These kept me comfortable on a hike that was warm, then rainy, then cold and windy, on their own, but the fabric is so smooth that they'll be a great baselayer too. Not itchy at all and held up perfectly well to normal laundry. They do run big, but even being a little loose on me, I never felt them sagging or falling down. The knit is very tight and opaque, especially compared to other baselayers I own.

These high-rise base layer leggings are really comfortable and soft while wearing them. I appreciate that the waistband is fitted and doesn’t roll down with wear but also isn’t too tight that it’s uncomfortable. I’m able to freely move around and am not restricted in any way. I am disappointed they they are see through. They don’t seem like they would be, but they are! I almost wore them to a 5k but had to do a quick outfit change after my husband noticed. I’m 5’1” and these are a bit long on me, but I’m able to easily roll them up (as seen in photo). These will be great doing what they are intended a baselayer (wearing other clothing over them), or wearing a longer top. I love merino wool that it’s temperature regulating and doesn’t hold onto smells like polyester workout gear.

These long John’s are so soft and “buttery smooth” to quote another reviewer. They are long enough for me (for once!). I read a lot about polyester base layers but I couldn’t bring myself to pay almost the same price for plastic (yes, polyester is essentially plastic), when I could have this ultra soft Merino wool. Well done, REI. These fit true to size or just slightly big. I am 5’7”, 149 lbs with 40” hips and I bought my usual Medium.