I haven't tried them with the shoes yet, but when I tried to pull the tabs on the waist, it totally bunched up and looked awful.
Trisk, I think we are just used to cold more! Generally, when I am wearing wool dress pants, I would just be walking from my car into a building. If it's really cold or I have to walk, I will put my long underwear on. I actually thought the Alpstars would be more "wool" looking on the outside.
Yea, I am really short. But, I will try them on with the shoes and report back.