Men's Trousers

Shell trousers for rain and wind

Shell trousers give you complete protection from rain and wind. The most important element of shell trousers is the waterproof, breathable membrane. The best membrane materials breathe well, and our range includes models suited to active movement as well as trousers made for more relaxed time outdoors. The most rugged shell trousers protect you even in demanding ice-climbing use.

There are differences between technical membranes: Gore-Tex is a reliable option with a range of membranes suited to both intensive activity and professional use. Gore-Tex is always laminated as a complete layer onto the garment’s face fabric. A considerably cheaper production method is the so-called coating, where molten material is spread onto the inner surface of the face fabric. Coated membranes offer fairly good weather protection and moderate breathability at an affordable price, though at the cost of durability. Shell trousers can be used either as all-round hiking trousers or as rain protection: shell trousers that pack down small travel easily in a pack or rucksack.

Shell trousers use either a separate mesh/fabric lining material or a 2.5- or 3-layer construction. A separate lining is often more comfortable for everyday use and is also a slightly warmer option. 3-layer shell trousers are the most durable and suited to the toughest use. In them the face fabric, waterproof membrane and lining fabric are laminated into a single package. In a 2.5-layer construction the face fabric and membrane are also laminated together, but instead of a continuous lining material the inner surface of the membrane has an extremely light lining pattern, most often “printed” onto the inside of the membrane. 2.5-layer trousers pack down into a very small space and, thanks to their light weight, are popular both as rain protection and for sports use: sometimes you head out for a run in weather challenging enough that waterproofing really matters.

Winter trousers and ski trousers

Ski trousers and winter trousers come in two types: insulated and shell trousers. Insulated trousers have either synthetic or down padding and are suited to harder frosts. Shell trousers are more versatile. By varying base and mid layers they work from autumn through to spring, and some models also serve as rain protection in summer. Shell trousers are favoured especially on multi-day trips, because they don’t soak up moisture. Separate mid-layer trousers are far quicker to dry back into use than padded trousers.

Sports trousers and tights for running trails and ski tracks

In the Sports trousers category you’ll find running trousers and shorts, cross country skiing trousers, cycling trousers and climbing trousers. Above all, these trousers are breathable and comfortable to wear, with excellent freedom of movement. They offer somewhat more limited weather protection: they shield you a little from wind but hardly at all from rain. Trousers made for cross-country skiing almost always have a windproof front panel and a stretchy, highly breathable back panel.

Highly breathable windproof trousers

When you need protection from the wind but not the rain, take a look at our range of windproof trousers. Because these trousers don’t protect against rain, they breathe better than waterproof shell trousers. A good choice for varied outdoor activity and sport! A common material in these trousers is Gore Windstopper. This material is completely windproof yet breathes quite well. Windstopper trousers are a good choice for both cross-country skiing and hiking, and they also work on brisk Nordic walking outings, whenever you need proper protection from the wind.

Sailing trousers

Sailing trousers are made from more robust materials than shell trousers designed for hiking. They typically have a high, bib-style upper section and a front that opens and closes bellows-style with a long zip. Sailing trousers fit loosely and leave plenty of room underneath for your favourite mid-layer trousers. Reinforced seat and knees stand up well to the strains of boating.

Cycling trousers keep you comfortable

Cycling trousers take into account the demands of sitting in the saddle: proper cycling shorts come with a pad sometimes called a chamois, even though the use of chamois leather as padding material is a thing of the past. Thanks to the pad, you sit on a seamless, pleasant surface, and even long rides go by without chafing. A cyclist’s rain trousers have reinforcement fabric at the saddle area and adjustable cuffs.

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