I was expecting these to be all soft and fleecy all over for running in the colder months - really these are just nice sweatpants. They have the look and feel of sweats, but are thicker and lined inside with a warmer fleece. I'm hoping they're shrink a little in the wash as they're a little long and I'm afraid I might trip. Still, they're a great price right now, and are a good, warm alternative to walking around in cute (but thin) little yoga pants - you can have the warmth of sweats w/o looking like a bum.