Spec me some protective trousers

Izi · 5 Oct 2010 at 20:11

I need to get a new set of trousers - I want to be able to pull them over my jeans and are for commuting in and out of work.

Roughly £100 budget but can go more.

Suggestions?

Fireskull · 5 Oct 2010 at 22:53

I would get something like this to wear over jeans, and Halvarssons is a good make.
http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/mo...arssons-safety-mens-waterproof-plexi-trousers

blackninja · 6 Oct 2010 at 01:07

Fireskull said:
I would get something like this to wear over jeans, and Halvarssons is a good make.
http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/mo...arssons-safety-mens-waterproof-plexi-trousers

Got one of their jackets a month or so ago and it has proved to be waterproof ... looks like the same material used in these pants, might have to get some myself!

Fireskull · 6 Oct 2010 at 08:27

If I was to get some textiles again I would go for some Halvarssons stuff or Rukka but then your looking at potentianly 3x that price

Izi · 6 Oct 2010 at 11:24

Cool thanks for the suggestions, think I will nab a pair. It looks like you dont need the straps over your shoulders, i.e you can unzip this bit. Is this not advisable incase you go sliding down the road?

Sagalout · 6 Oct 2010 at 19:50

I just got some Hein Gericke Atlas Goretex trousers that are currently in their sale, reduced from 180 to 150. They are the most comfortable textile trousers I've ever worn! Haven't had chance to water test them but reviews are excellent. You'd have to remove the thermal liner to get them over jeans though.

http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/1_2_99/products_id/6655

Hhmm, looks like the price has gone back to 180

Felix · 6 Oct 2010 at 22:28

I have some Hein Gericke Cruise II ones with Goretex. Used them for 7 months in all weather and no leaks, oddly they feel wet but I am bone dry underneath. Comes with standard hip and knee padding. They also came with braces but never used them as they sit quite high anyway. I tried on loads and these were the best fit, they weren't the cheapest but I feel they were worth it.