PSAs that may or may not be amazing enough to warrant their own thread

Yes, IXS Flow pads fit fine – as above it’s the thighs and ankles that are bizarrely tight.

I don’t think the sizing is wrong per se but the cut is unusual. The waist is true to size IMHO

True, but I’m wondering if the large will still cinch up OK at the waist, with the ratchet buckle, but be slightly less of a Kate Moss fit.

I wondered if the sizing might be odd after looking at their photos. The studio shots look too big for the guy wearing them, the action shots look almost painted on

Are all sparda trousers designed for people of the same height? No variation in leg length. Looking forward to feedback on these from anyone 6 ft 3 ish about what sizes worked well.

Barring a massive difference between the M and L, I’d say no.

Was grateful for them this morning though, p***ing down as it was. Comfortable and did the job.

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Spada large fit me very closely, no room for pads my legs are short but manly. Think Lou Ferrino befor he goes green but he’s just had a paper cut.
Ankle cuffs not terrible but generally as a wet weather uplift trouser needing pads, no way. For wet cross country, commuting or ebiking, maybe.
You’d need gaiter of some sort otherwise the water is going straight in the sock.
The expansion closure thing is good for before and after a massive fry up or pie.
Shame they seem decent quality the large isn’t long on me and my stumpy legs though. 31 inch jeans.

Spada large fit me very closely,

what waist size do you usually buy please?

36 in jeans and straight cut.

Just tried the Spada again (L) definitely too tight around the arse and gentleman’s area.
No way even thin undershorts would fit.
I’ll see if they’re any good for my kids or they’re going back.
Shame they seem nicely made.

Is there any give in the ankles on those trousers? Will they stretch over some boots with a neoprene cuff?

Will they stretch over some boots with a neoprene cuff?

No chance. I found them pretty tight getting over my feet (admittedly poor design). I found socks helped putting the Spada trousers on and taking off. Though I am quite taken with the trousers as good quality. Will see how they wear over time.

36 in jeans and straight cut

Cheers, do you feel they’d cinch down to 34? Was there more clicks on the buckle?

Chakaping- yeah no problem at all.

@bens I should have explained better. “No chance” because even though the Spadas just went over the top of the neoprene cuff on my Specialized defrosters, they ride up in use. Would a bigger size help?

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Nothing I fancied, but looks good for S or XL peeps

Just got my Spadas and can echo the ‘WTF’ comments on the ankle cuffs and slightly odd sizing.

I ordered M and L, and I’ve not even tried the mediums on. The large are a bit big around the waist – I need to cinch them right down, though wearing bibs and tucking in a top should help with that – but preeeeeeetty snug across my mighty thighs. Knees are quite baggy, I assume to allow space for pads.

The ankles are tight. I’m hoping they might loosen a little bit with use, they’re gonna be a pain to get off when they’re pissing wet. Hopefully they’ll go over SealSkinz and create quite a decent seal.

Mine have just arrived. I’m 1.92m tall, so went for the XXL. They seem to be really well made and feel great on my legs. The olive colour with the orange touches looks great. However they are way too short for me and as for the ankles- they are so tight I was slightly concerned about tearing them when I tried them on. There is a stretch panel to deal with this but even so I was a little worried and it took two of us to take them off.

It’s a distinctive look that some people might like but they are not for me.

Just received 2 pairs of the spada pants in L and XL.

After comments about them went straight to the XL and they fit ok. The ankles are tight but do have a bit of give in them due to having an elasticated bit in them. Don’t think they will stretch over winter boots

Definitely tighter at the top of the thighs. Will decide in next couple of days whether to keep the XL. Shame as they seem well made.

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Saw this on UK hot deals

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If anyone is a 36 or 38 inch waist I highly recommend the Alpinestars Tahoe waterproof trousers, £29.99 on Sports Pursuit at the moment. I do think they are quite small fitting on so maybe suitable for 34 or 36 inch waist usually.

I’m a 30 in waist usually, but had to go for 32 inch- am also female though so hips come into it.

Great trousers, kept me very dry and comfortable this morning in deepest darkest Tameside.

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they were at 3 quid, bought 4 pairs as my 4 yr old favourites were all trashed. The new ones are very good – lovely ‘foot feel’, generous size (I’m a 13 and the larger size fits great), and a nice length (i.e. not too short). Like very much. Even at £6 they seem very good value.

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Too much trouser chat, not enough deals!

The large Spada trews were a much better fit BTW

Happy to live with the slightly tight ankles.

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