I got these to wear outside in Iceland. Unlike what is shown in the picture, they cannot be worn uncovered. **Your underwear will show through these tights!** So I wore them with tight shorts over them, or under rain pants, and they kept me warm. They are pleasantly soft from the fleecy inside lining. Unfortunately, they get snags on the outside from everything, so my pair was covered with little runs the first day I wore them. I guess they are ok for occasional wear.