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So flattering walking trousers exist? Want alternative to gym leggings!

44 replies

impossiblesituations · 21/07/2024 21:00

I would like some lightweight, breathable and comfortable walking trousers that hit at ankle length. Completely sick of wearing skin tight leggings.

Do they exist? Have obviously had a good Google but it's so hard to tell online and don't fancy ordering hundreds to try.

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Wahine24 · 21/07/2024 21:05

@impossiblesituations M&S goodmove have some really comfy bit shiny and wash well

TheDayBeforeYouCame · 21/07/2024 21:10

Acai do brilliant and flattering walking trousers if you like skinny/slim fit. I have a couple of pairs and highly recommend.

I also have some Rohan trousers which are a looser fit.

quockerwodger · 21/07/2024 21:12

Last year I bought some really cheap regatta walking trousers from eBay. I'll post a link but it's often huge they're called Regatta Chaska and they're about £15

They're very light and airy and comfortable and they have little draw strings at the ankles so you can cinch them up.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203975055622?itmmeta=01J3BEN47573H05MMXTQ17N0P0&hash=item2f7ddc5906:g:20EAAOSw8lNil35R&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4K9ZPMnXZQ2UcFaULG0oHPa6veBU8y2pAvL5g2%2BZtoChm60CobmqUwzgdSOgzm4HRW70g0xmcMMDpTwcz9rmS7dyuU1Wfxt0UrOSahw%2BwBRja8jgRojVvwPZnAU5S4Yv6DVCDjuWC4U5H8F8MkVvGR%2BZNqaQySsE53GPuzJM4lMbeZZXcQaIZB7nJL37NTbujL%2F0ICJzgVaJr4Pn69YhyEJ4Bd5deDing0LpM5AhiCbbw%2B8cf15Z27uwLJfuTi1cbjyl0jm3H9GLfomtsqn7p8uf0ScQ1A%2B9YTaAAOWALoO2%7Ctkp%3ABFBM0MPU7ppk

PerkyMintDeer · 21/07/2024 21:12

Sweaty Betty do some and Matalan have copies that are almost identical!

Summerdew · 21/07/2024 21:15

Agree acai are amazing, also Lululemon

Wahine24 · 21/07/2024 21:28

*not shiny
I wrote bit shiny , just noticed & too late to edit

impossiblesituations · 21/07/2024 21:29

Great, lots of ideas to get started with, thank you!

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swapcicles · 21/07/2024 21:33

Craghoppers kiwi pro, excellent trousers. You need to go to an outdoor shop or outlet (garden centre?) where they will have a few different types and styles you can try

Wahine24 · 21/07/2024 21:52

Agree with craghoppers, they come up large imo as a heads up

H2023 · 21/07/2024 21:55

Lululemon, I ordered some and loved them but they were slightly short on me no matter what style I ordered, should be fine if you have a normal leg length

Highlandcathedral · 21/07/2024 21:56

I’m in the Açai camp, I love mine.

Doubledded123 · 21/07/2024 21:57

I have some from Peter storm. Canvas lightweight. So comfy!

mitogoshi · 21/07/2024 21:59

Mine are craghoppers

148Gh · 21/07/2024 22:06

Craghoppers and Peter storm are great !

GlasgowGal82 · 21/07/2024 22:09

PerkyMintDeer · 21/07/2024 21:12

Sweaty Betty do some and Matalan have copies that are almost identical!

Could you link to the matalan dupes please?

PerkyMintDeer · 21/07/2024 22:11

GlasgowGal82 · 21/07/2024 22:09

Could you link to the matalan dupes please?

No, sorry, they are only available in-store at the moment. £15, Souluxe Showerproof Trousers. I was hoping to buy some online myself as when I was in today they didn't have my size.

crowgift · 22/07/2024 09:48

oh these are excellent discoveries - I can stop wearing uncomfortable jeans.

Jessieshome · 22/07/2024 12:20

ACAI are brilliant! Very comfortable, good pockets. They really last and cope with brambles etc too, so are worth the money. They come in a variety of lovely colours. I was just thinking myself I need a second pair as the leggings I have always roll down at the waist and I don't always want every contour of my bum on display!

TheStateOfTheArt · 22/07/2024 12:46

I have a pair of the montane Tucane trousers. I’ve climbed mountains in them, can’t recommend enough

OrlandointheWilderness · 22/07/2024 12:48

Acai are fab. Really comfy, decently water repellent and tough.

MarkWithaC · 22/07/2024 14:49

Mountain Warehouse often have them on sale. I wouldn't say they've got exactly stylish ones, but they won't frighten the horses either.

JimNast · 22/07/2024 15:12

Lidl sometimes has some.

diktat · 22/07/2024 15:36

These are good for summer. I have the heattech ones for winter,

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/ultra-stretch-airism-joggers-465784.html?dwvar_465784_color=COL09&cgid=IDw-trousers-leggings