These kept me dry hiking around Iceland in February.  Paired with a pair of fleece lined leggings, it kept me warm in wind-chill weather in the teens. We even hiked in a blizzard and my legs were dry afterwards when we were thawing out in the car. They fit a bit tight at first but relaxed as time went on, the compression from the fleece leggings also allowed layering. I would recommend. The flare leg isn't too big, just right.