Waterproof trousers for summer for under £150

[Feral Kid]

Can anyone recommend a waterproof pair of trousers for summer time, for not more than £150? Something that you won't be boiling in when riding during hot weather. I was thinking about Alpinestars Andes Drystar, but they they are recommended for 3 seasons, but not summer. Also I'm thinking about much cheaper pair of Spada Milan. Anyone has worn these two?

[NJD]

You want textile, leather or kevlar jeans with over layers?

What type of riding will you be doing, ie: are you commuting or are you walking around a lot?
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[Feral Kid]

Textile. I would be interested also in kevlar jeans if you could get them waterproof. Mainly commuting in the city + quite a lot of walking too

[iooi]

[Commuter_Tim]

[NJD]

[andys675]

https://www.dainese.me.uk/motorcycle/textile-clothing-51/gore-tex-pants/dainese-new-galveston-gore-tex-trouser.html

over your price limit but meet all your needs

goretex is better than drystar, more breathable so better comfort in summer, these come with a remove-able liner so leave it in for winter and whip it out in the summer
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[Rogue_Shadow]

Pretty certain that unless your textiles are Goretex ... they will leak.
Maybe not now, maybe now tomorrow ... but one day, when you least suspect it

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Your best bet is an over-jacket style thing.
It's a pain having to carry it around & you have to preempt the weather. However they are cheaper than replacing a set of riding kit (jacket & trousers)
Although I've heard good things about the RST blade textiles, I will be replacing my old Ghost motorbike textiles with those soon

[NJD]

[mkjackary]

You don't need goretex to be waterproof, not even a bit.

People get wrapped up about it and it is brilliant, but wellies and condoms are not made of Goretex and they are pretty waterproof, or so I have been told.

What makes Goretex pretty much unique is being fully (at least initially) waterproof, and being able to 'breath'. Being able to breath means they can feel cooler, an alternative to which is buy a thinner pair of trousers, or ride faster, equally good options.

Personally I wear a pair of hood kevlar jeans and I have an all in one wet suit thing that wraps up inside of itself into a bag, that goes on the rear seat, so if and whenever I need it, I just have to pull over and, well, pull it over. Works great, doesn't let any water through, only costs a tenner, and means you can get much better value for money on your kit IMO. (for instance compare the quality of a £170 goretex pair of trousers and a non goretex pair for the same price). Just make sure you go a size up, they will say they come up big already, and you will try it on in the shop, and it will fit, but trying to get it on at night in the cold and wet is a much bigger challenge, that is helped by the extra size.

[Rogerborg]

[Feral Kid]

Between RST Blade 2 and Alpinestars Drystar Andes; which one would be better for summer?
And I'm thinking about getting a pair of kevlar jeans and carry a pair of waterproof trousers with me, that I could put on top of them in case of a rain. What are good brands for kevlar jeans and how much a decent pair would cost?

[tom_e]

I've got a pair of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BRITISH-ARMY-ISSUE-MTP-CAMO-MVP-WATERPROOF-OVER-TROUSERS-GORETEX-M-32-/262883836515 to throw over my Hood kevlar jeans when it rains.

Not the height of style but breathable, totally waterproof including hours on the motorway in "fuck can't see 5ft in front of me" rain and they have full length zips up the legs so easy to throw on over boots also means you can get to your pockets but don't have holes flapping about letting water piss in.

[NJD]

[Matt B]

[Commuter_Tim]

[talkToTheHat]

A* Andes kit is a very slim cut, does not work for my rugby thighs. I've had the original RST Blade trousers for just over a year and they have been reliaby waterproof and tolerable in the little heatwave last summer in which I did many miles wearing a Ventilator jacket and said jeans.

Better perhaps are IXS Tromso trousers, they have some vents, but I'd go with whatever zips into your jacket. Stopping trousers from sliding down and jackets from riding up tends to make the waterproofing actually work rather than just soak your tshirt, which then wicks water everywhere inside.
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[BTTD]

My winter kit is goretex leather, summer is vented leathers with a plastic jacket and army goretex trousers to go over.
I have a pair of kevlar jeans but I don't find them much cooler than the leathers. The leathers have stretch panels which helps cooling too, while the jeans have a lining all the way through. Walking around town I don't find much difference.

[Rogerborg]

[ThatDippyTwat]

I use these over normal Kevlar jeans etc. No pocket flaps to seal up, ankle zips for going over boots. £8, so disposable when they eventually go on you.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351801669058
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[Feral Kid]

What about Spada Milan trousers? Are they any good for summer? Has anyone used them? Is Spada a good brand?