Over the years I have bought and worn many different makes and models of walking trousers but in later years, due to my increasing size and other age related things, I began to find that wearing trousers with no stretch in them often made for an uncomfortable walk, especially if there was a lot of leg lifting going on either up or downhill!
Because of this I decided to buy and wear trousers with some stretch (Elastine) in the fabric so it was just a matter of finding a pair which fit my shape, including my "thunder thighs" which is actually not as easy as some people might think. I am envious of anyone who can just pick up a pair of trousers or other kit (boots for instance) and wear them and be spoiled for choice because every pair fits well.
A friend of mine had been wearing Craghopper trousers for a number of years and always spoke highly of their comfort so I thought I'd give them a go and I'm really glad I did.
The Kiwi Pro Stretch come in a number of different styles and colours including zip-offs, shorts, crops and just plain old ordinary trousers and obviously price depends on where you shop.
They have all sizes from size 8 to size 20 and the full length ones are available in three lengths - Short (28 inch), Regular (31 inch) and Long (33 inch).
A lot of the outdoors shops (for example Cotswolds Outdoors, The Great Outdoors and Go Outdoors) do a price match if you can get it cheaper online which is a great thing because there can be a difference of up to £10 between online and shop prices, which could get you a new pair of walking socks, and if you can get it cheaper online some of them will also beat that price by an extra 10%!
They have all sizes from size 8 to size 20 and the full length ones are available in three lengths - Short (28 inch), Regular (31 inch) and Long (33 inch).
A lot of the outdoors shops (for example Cotswolds Outdoors, The Great Outdoors and Go Outdoors) do a price match if you can get it cheaper online which is a great thing because there can be a difference of up to £10 between online and shop prices, which could get you a new pair of walking socks, and if you can get it cheaper online some of them will also beat that price by an extra 10%!
Spoiled for choice for size and colour
From the spring time to autumn I wear the above style and have them in two colours and I really feel comfortable in them. They are hard wearing and last quite a long time - I wear mine almost every day for walking so they get worn and washed very regularly. I have only recently thrown away a pair that I have had for three years.
In the winter from autumn to spring time, once the colder weather arrives, I wear a pair of Craghopper fleecy lined trousers which are water repellent and are a god-send on a cold winters day when I'm hiking the hills with the Heidster - I have two pairs of these. These are worth their weight in gold (although you wouldn't actually get much gold because they're fairly lightweight) and I will definitely buy another pair when my current ones go the journey!
I suppose everybody has their favourite brands for whatever reason and with regard to trousers, Craghopper is mine.
Wearing these trousers meant climbing over stiles and the hike to the top of Scafell Pike was a doddle! Well, so to speak ....
Hope this has been informative to you.
Toodles - Paula :)
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