I love to walk in the cold so I was excited about these pants. My excitement diminished somewhat upon receiving them because they are a mixed bag. For context, I ordered the 3x and generally wear a 2x/20-22.First, the good:- They are very well made.- They fit well on the waist.- They are warm and cozy.- The fleece on the inside is soft and comfortable.- The external fabric will be hard to snag when rubbed against rocks or brush, which is definitely a plus when hiking.- There are two zippered pockets just under the waist band, and both are big enough to hold a cell phone + lip balm without being too obvious.- They are very affordably priced for what they are. Pants like this are generally go for well over $150.Now, the not so good:- The cut is funny for larger bodies. While the pants fit well on the waist, you can tell from the image that they fit loosely along the thighs and legs. In fact, the cut along the thighs is rounded out and looks a bit odd. If your thighs are rounded, then this shouldn't be an issue.- As other reviewers have mentioned, the fabric patch on the knees is not apparent in the product description but does stand out in person.Overall, if the balance of the good and not so good works for you, I'd suggest these pants for cold hikes. I certainly look forward to my walks in the cold while wearing them.