I bought these sweats for my dad because his legs have poor circulation and they need extra warmth.  These sweats are warm.  Nice, thick and soft.  There is an elastic ankle but it's loose.  Normally he has to cut the elastic off the ankles but not with these.  They are loose enough to not bother him (yet).  I feel Champion makes really nice, durable sweats especially good for people that need the extra warmth on their legs.  He also needs pockets in his sweats and these have pockets.  Great deal for these sweats.  They have everything he needs.