These tights are very warm. I laugh in the coldest weather, not feeling it at all. these fit very well. Unfortunately, once washed- i did in luke warm water by hand, the elastic looses its elasticity. I discovered this situation in, for me, the worst case scenario, while wearing them outside. The first two blocks they felt fine. The last two blocks on the way home, they slowly slide down. By the time I got back to the house they were fallen to just below my hips. Of course I will replace the defective elastic, as I am a long time sewer. I do not know if this would be difficult for someone who does not sew.

I would have given these five stars, except for the problem with the elastic band. I do not know if this was just a quirk of this particular pair I bought, or a problem common to them as a whole. They fit very well, so fit was not an issue at all. When washed the tights retain their color with no problem.