The description is still off a bit on these sweatpants.  It says "heavyweight" when they are really "lightweight" (note the weight of 12.8 ounces).  And Russell uses the term "Cotton Performance" for what is actually a cotton/poly material, at least in the "graphite" color I have (50/50 blend).  So you cotton-only people may be out of luck, depending on the color.  The description should list the exact content for each color.

These are VERY comfortable and sturdy pants and are good down to 50 degrees or so.  After that you want a heavier material.  I find these perfect for wearing over my cycling shorts in temperatures from 50 to 65 degrees.

For you folks who worry about the cord getting "lost" in the pants, just install a cord lock, cut off the excess cord, and tie a knot in the end.  Voila!  No more worries!  What's a "cord lock"?  Just search for Amazon item B00078BRKW (great deal!).

Love these sweats and am buying some more!

ADDENDUM-5 Feb 14: It's over 3 years since my review, and the sweats, which I wear six months of the years here in Vegas, are still like new!  These babies are tough!  I've found that they are still comfy in temps as low as 40 degrees, no problem.  In summer I wear the shorts version of these.  The black and navy versions are 100% cotton and WILL shrink, so order a size larger.  I'm 6'2" and 300#, and 2X is fine unless it shrinks.  The grey and heather (classiest looking) are 60/40 or 50/50 poly/cotton and won't shrink, period.  NOTE: for fatties like me, these are THE sweats to buy!  I live in them!