They feel very soft and comfortable. I bought them to use them as a baselayer under my soft shell snow pants. I havemt used them in the snow yet. But the bit I worn them at home I actually got quite warm in them. Seems like they really do keep body heat in. Will update the review after the first use in snow. But so far it like them a lot. They do make you look slim and tall too. But the feeling is very soft without looking the stretchiness.