8 of the Best Long Johns for Winter 2020

The Highsnobiety Winter Wardrobe Manual is a guide to dressing well when temperatures plummet. Expect big coats, padded pants, snug accessories, and hibernation-ready homeware.

We have the English to thank for the phenomenon of long johns. These pairs of full-length thermal underwear are by no means pretty, but they are very effective and, with Shia Labeouf making a recent outing in thermal leggings, it’s never been a trendier time to lay claim to a pair of winter-ready long johns.

Worn against the skin as a base layer when the mercury drops, it’s essential to find a pair of long johns made of high-quality, soft material. Historically this would be pure cotton or fine wools like merino. Nowadays, with the wealth of technical bends on the market, long johns are more effective and comfortable than ever, meaning that that pair of baggy cotton cargos that had to be retired for winter is now very much back on the cards.

Shop our favorite long johns below.

HEMEN BIARRITZ Organic-Cotton Thermal Leggings

Hemen Biarritz’s classic thermal long johns are cut from a soft, organic cotton-blend jersey which is well suited to base-layer or nighttime wear. This pair takes things back to the beginning with a minimal, authentic long johns feel.

Organic Basics Lite Tencel-Blend Jersey Thermal Leggings

The stretch jersey construction of Organic Basics’ Thermal Leggings containers biodegradable Tencel fibers made from wood pulp. With a more modern aesthetic, this pair is a safe bet for workout gear, too.

CDLP Pack Of 2 Stretch-Jersey Thermal Leggings

CDLP’s domination of the men’s loungewear world continues. From luxurious pajama sets to this pack of two stretch-jersey leggings, no branding is needed because the craftsmanship and materials do all the talking.

Fendi Forever Tights

Do you have the rocks to sport your long johns outside with no other layers like Shia Labeouf? If so, this pair of Fendi tights are the flex you’re looking for.

Houdini Desoli Merino Wool Thermal Ski Tights

Houdini opts for a merino-wool build for its pair of ski tights. unlike the earlier Fendi selection, this pair looks to a minimal black & white color palette to stay out of sight.

Falke Ergonomic Sport System Thermal Ski Tights

The wonders of a pair of long johns can dissolve quickly into discomfort without the right ergonomics. Falke has got you covered in this department with a technical virgin wool-blend construction portioned into ergonomic perfection.

UNIQLO Heattech Long Johns

UNIQLO’s proprietary HEATTECH comes into its own at this time of year. This pair of HEATTECH long johns is super lightweight and boasts moisture-wicking, anti-microbial qualities.

SOAR Elite Session Performance Leggings

SOAR’s polyamide-elastane blend is developed for performance scenarios, but that shouldn’t stop you from donning this pair to supplement airy trousers during the colder months.

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