I wouldn’t be seen dead wearing chinos!
But then, I don’t care what people think about what I wear, and haven’t done for the whole of my life.
Umm - what trousers for a swift U-turn ?
Lol
I might have a bus pass, but **** me if I’m going to wear some elasticated waist trousers outside the house 🙄
Got a few pairs of Kuhl trousers but they vary wildly in terms of fabric durability.
Got a few pairs of Carhartt non-cargo work pants which are nice - the cargo pants I have, the pockets are too big and too far down the leg to be of any real use.
Patagonia Quandary, they're on sale
Patagonia Quandary, they're on sale
I have been wearing trousers from Engleburt Straus. The vintage version in a very stretchy canvas cargo trouser. A decent thigh pocket for phone and a ruler pocket which I use for glasses. Available with removable holster pockets if you want. Not a cheap option.
Thanks team, some great suggestions to check out. There's a cut of Levi's that I really like but unfortunately I'm too tight to buy multiple pairs.
Agree Binners, Debenhams was ace as a one stop shop for those of us who don't want to shop.
I'm another one who doesn't care what people think of what I wear. Good job too, apparently, going by some of these replies!
I quite like skinny stretch jeans, I find they're very comfortable, allow you to move easily. When I did out an old pair of proper jeans (yes denim, no not svelththtfhjdklhgfdsjklwhatevertfitis) they always feel quite horrible and I wonder how I wore them for so long.
Patagonia cords. Size down.
Alpkit Jeanius Cordura jeans.
Keela Roadrunners for general kicking around.
For going out and actually looking smart I wear some trousery things I bought in Slaters Menswear.
Site king is your answer. Lovely comfy hard wearing stuff for little ££
Their cargo Trews have just a small amount of stretch too
Fjallraven trousers are superb and I've basically been living in them for the past ten years. Recently I've discovered Duer performance denim which are jeans that aren't really jeans as they are stretchy and breathable. They are super comfy.
Duer Trousers UK | No Sweat & Great Comfort
Another vote for Regatta softshell walking trousers (geo II and fenton, much cheapness), berghaus wind proof for spring/autum and shorts otherwise.
I haven't worn my Kulh trousers in about 2 years, I like the look, but there pretty awful when wet...and I don't think i fit my jeans anymore 🙁
currently a sale on their website
Ever not?!
I'd call the Blocs a roomy slim, but not skinny.
Just bought three pairs of Levi’s 511 “technical pants”. Microfibre stretchy jeans. I don’t know if they are coming to the UK, but they feel fabulous to wear. And look like smart jeans.
Otherwise, walking trousers.
I've been put off cheaper stretchy jeans (Next, Tesco, etc) after having a few pairs disintegrate in no time. One of the reasons I'm struggling to find reasonably priced jeans atm.
Walking trousers/cargo trousers, I find very comfortable. Karrimor/ews/craghoppers. Sports direct for karrimor ones are around £15 and last ages or zip off cargo trousers for all year round and great on the bike as well. Vinted have plenty of choice as well
Polish outdoor kit and clothing company, Helikon Tex, do a line of trews called UTP. It's short for urban tactical pant. A very well thought out design with very useful pockets and they come in a range of colours and fabrics. My favourite one is a 'fake' technical blue denim. They're brilliant for every day use but can also be dressed up. I've found them cheapest on the Military.pl website around the £60 mark. Free delivery in around 5 days too.
They're brilliant for every day use but can also be dressed up
By putting a pair of non urban commando trousers over the top?
It's interesting how many of you seem to go about your daily business in polyester walking trews?
That would drive me mad, the feel of them on my skin.
I tend to wear loose fit trousers from Howies, Carharrt, Uniqlo and Finisterre on my non-jeans days (most days).
Always had a soft spot for cords, and they actually seem to be back in style to some extent now.
