Hot Chillys Men's MEC Stirrup Bottom

I bought a pair of these about 15 years ago and they are still very wearable! As another reviewer mentioned, the stirrups do wear first, but it is amazing how well these hold up. After all these years the waistband is pristine. And if you've had experiences with cheaper underwear, you know that saying something.Really, the only reason I bought another pair is so I could rotate them through the laundry.If your guy is weirded-out by the stirrups, tell him to take it from me, they are hella pro. If you are a skier, you will love them immediately. The thicker, insulated portion of the leg ends about mid-calf, and the stirrup is just a thin, stretchy Lycra fabric that reduces bulk in your boot. There's no annoying stitched cuff around your ankle, and the stirrup keeps the leg from riding up or bunching in your boot or under your shell pants.But the really great part is the warmth. My legs tend to get cold while skiing in really low temps, but I can stay snuggly warm with these in the most adverse conditions - even if the chairlift stops for awhile! I've tried heavier insulated bottoms from Helly-Hansen, The North Face, Hind, Cabela's, and many others and these are hands-down the warmest.They do seem to "feel" a bit short, but I think Hot Chilly's does that intentionally. They will stretch quite a bit lengthwise, and the whole reason you buy a "tight" style bottom is to prevent bulk and bunching, right? These fit very snuggly and, for me, that is a very desirable attribute. I can't stand sloppy fitting thermal underwear.I am short (5' 7"), but I have relatively long legs for my height. I typically wear 30/30 or 30/31 jeans, and while the size small Hot Chilly's might feel like they are too short, I can pull the waistband to my hips and they stay there, with no bagginess in the crotch. In a nutshell, I think they fit great.The only downside I can see is that they have no fly. I personally find this only mildly bothersome and I think it makes them more durable (fewer seams), but it does mean you have to pull them down to use the urinal. For some guys, that may be the big deal-breaker.I agree with another reviewer that it is a shame more retailers don't carry these on the shelf. They are nearly impossible to find in local stores. I think that is due to merchandising space (these come in a small coffee-can style container versus the hang pack), and price point.These may seem a bit spendy, but believe me, once you've worn a pair, you will understand that they are well worth the price. I've wasted hundreds on other brands looking for something as good for less money and have yet to be even remotely as satisfied as I am with Hot Chilly's. They are THE BOMB!

I have an older pair of hot chilly's that I love for outdoor sports-skiing & road biking. They held up very well and are still in service, but I needed a spare.My original Chillys had a wool / polyester/ lycra / poly-propolene blend, but the new ones are all synthetic, no wool.The warmth factor between the 2 are about the same, but I prefer the wool blend, so 4 stars instead of 5...

I bought these as a Christmas gift for someone else who's an avid skier. The things that he liked about them: they do keep him warm; they don't sag; they don't chafe; the stirrups keep them from shimmying up your calves, they ride at the perfect spot for him on the hips (not too high up over the waist, and not too low so that he looks like the overweight plumber working under your sink). The thing(s) that he doesn't like: they snag easily. Don't launder them with anything that that holds itself together with Velcro.

Great wicking capabilities...fit is comfy.

I'm a tall guy (over 6 feet) and was disappointed that even the x-large size is too short. I wanted stirrup style bottoms to prevent them from riding up when climbing. So if you are on the tall side you'll have to keep looking.

I am a skier and have had a pair of Hot Chillys stirrup long underwear for 30+ years and wear them 30+ days a year; still in perfect condition. Even the elastic waistband! I wanted a second pair; these are equally high quality. Excellent product.

I had the original style of Hot Chillys from long ago but they are finally showing wear. These are a slightly different style (not chamois) with a smooth outer surface. I have read about complaints about being too small. The large are a bit more generous than the originals and not as tight fitting. However, they are warm enough for the general hiking I do during cold weather and under another layer, like a Gore-tex layer to cut wind or rain, they keep my legs at a comfortable temperature without overheating during hill climbs, etc.

I've been looking to replace a pair of non-insulated stirrup pants I wear under my ski pants for a while. Problem is that XL usually means they are too tall for my short (29.5" inseam) legs. These fit my legs fine.Also, the ankle material does not bunch and the stirrups are nice and wide so there is no pain from a day of boot pressure.