Nike Sportswear Phoenix Fleece

Let me start by saying yesss Nike! These buttery soft pants are my new favorite. I’m 5’2” and these hit me right by the ankle. The length is perfect and that’s always an issue when I buy pants. The material has a little thickness to it and is so soft and comfortable. They feel very high quality and not like they are going to fall apart after being washed a few times.The fabric feels breathable which is great for Florida weather because it’s always so hot. These are perfect for lounging around the house. The sizing is good as well. I easily fit into a small. I will be hanging out around the house often in these barrel legs pants.

I received these pants for my honest review and I will start with the pros. I like the feel of them and I love anything with pockets. They are very comfortable for the wide leg or barrel leg so if you have thick thighs and want a loose fit this is the pants for sure. They are warm but won't overheat you which is a plus in Texas. The cons: Now I am not sure if they come in a tall (as I am 5'11") but these are definitely not ankle length. They are more like gauchos more than anything if your 5'10 and above. I also would say they do run a bit large. I usually wear a xl but got a large and I feel I could have gone down to a medium in these pants because they are like a oversized pant. Overall these would be my go to if they came in a tall but if they didn't I wouldn't recommend for anyone 5'10 and above unless your looking for a gaucho or capri type barrel leg.

The good: the barrel pants definitely fits the aesthetic of a barrel pants and I would for sure call the style a true barrel cut. The material if soft and warm on the inside but smooth to the touch on the outside. Give the barrel cut, these are very easy to move in, and very non restricting. Given that- you could even easily pull them over a pair of shorts for after a workout. The not so good: the cropped length was a bit strange. I am on the short side, so this looked a tad strange on me, but would probably be better appearing on someone taller. I did not like how the seams (necessary to give the pant its barrel fit) felt against my skin. It was bit rough constantly brushing against me. Given the barrel cut, it is a lot of fabric and that was noticeable when moving around. Not necessarily in a bad way, but I was aware of it. And typically that’s not something that crosses my mind when wearing sweatpants. Overall I would not buy these, as I am short and they were just too wide and cropped at an odd length for me. However, someone taller might find them more appealing.