After a pretty decent summer, autumn is most definitely here… and so is the rain! I have one pair of waterproof bottoms that has seen better days, so I’m having a look at women’s walking trousers.
My old pair served me well on my daily dog walks, often out in that infamous Pennine weather. Now we’ve moved to an equally wet part of the country, the new pair is also going to have to be waterproof… or at the very least, water-resistant.
I really love the look of the mid-range Haglöfs pair – their cut and Velcro waist adjustment suits a curvy-hipped female figure. I also like the plethora of zipped pocket options – perfect if I’m carrying phone, camera, keys and money – nothing will slip out in the middle of a field or forest.
- Women’s Amelie III waterproof overtrousers, black: £19.95, Regatta
Waterproof and breathable Isotex 5000 coated polyester fabric
Part mesh, part polyester full lining
Adjustable, elasticated, drawcord waist to seal out the weather
Lower leg zips ensure a close fit around boots and shoes
Available in short, regular and long leg lengths - Haglöfs Breccia: £100.99, TrekkInn
Non-membrane Flexable fabric with fluorocarbon free DWR treated surfaces provides the optimum balance of wind and water resistance, together with excellent breathability. 4-way stretch double weave reinforcement fabric
Comfortable waist with VELCRO® brand closure adjustable straps
Two laminated zippered hand pockets, two thigh pockets and one back pocket
Bottom leg with snap button adjustment - Women’s Impendor FUTURELIGHT™ trousers: £270.00, The North Face
FUTURELIGHT™ is engineered using nano-spinning technology that adds air permeability to a waterproof membrane for the first time. On top of this, they’re made from recycled nylon and impregnated with a non-PFC durable water repellent, so it has excellent sustainability credentials, too. These outer layer trousers are packed full of features, like full side zips for easy on-off over a base layer and boots, and hems that are drawstring adjustable to fit snugly over different types of boots. The taped seams and the nature of the fabric ensure your range of motion isn’t restricted.
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