prAna  Ice Flow Leggings - Women's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m 5'2" and tested a size Medium (6/8), which is my usual size. The overall fit was comfortable, though the legs ran a little long on me. The waistband was the biggest drawback. I wore the Ice Flow leggings for outdoor climbing, rollerblading, walking, and everyday wear in fall temperatures around 54–62°F. The fabric is extremely soft and cozy against the skin, and I really liked the brushed interior. They also gave me plenty of freedom of movement while climbing, including high steps and wider positions. The waistband stayed above my hips and never rolled over, but it did gradually migrate down more than I would have liked. I prefer my leggings to sit high and stay there, and I found myself wanting to adjust them during walking and climbing. I also noticed some bunching through the crotch area. For warmth, they were very comfortable around 60°F while rollerblading, but at about 54°F while walking I could definitely feel the cold through them. I personally would not reach for these as my main cold-weather leggings much below 50°F unless I knew I would be moving enough to warm up. Because the fabric is thicker, I also found them a little less breathable and moisture-wicking than I expected once I got hot. During climbing and other higher-output activity, they started to feel somewhat stuffy. Even though the stretch and mobility were good, I probably would not choose them as my first option for climbing or running. The concealed back pocket was another area I found a little limiting. It’s large enough for something small like a key, but not big enough for my phone, so I didn’t find it especially useful for the activities I tested them in. Durability has been good so far. After climbing in them, I haven’t noticed any snagging or pilling. Where I think these really shine is lower-impact fall activity. I’d happily wear them for walking, casual rollerblading, lounging, travel, and possibly yoga. The material feels great, they move easily, and they were especially comfortable during cooler, less intense activity. My main suggestions for improvement would be a waistband that stays more securely in place during movement, a slightly more functional pocket, and better moisture management for higher-output use. *I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.