Peter Storm Women's Activity Zip Off Trouser

Advantages: (+)Waterproof, (+) Breathable, (+) Sturdy, (+) Good quality, (+) Well Priced
Disadvantages: (-) Leather boots need taking care of

..., but not once did I twist my ankle. The boot has a great deal of support around the heel with lots of padding on the fabric inside lining. The overall boot is durable and also waterproof. It has a sewn in leather tongue so there are no gaps between the boot and the tongue as it is all in one to prevent water getting in to the inside of the boot. Technically you would be able to stand in water up to above your ankle in depth and not get wet as the leather creates a waterproof cover (providing you keep the boot care up and look after it). The boot is also breathable so it limits sweating from your feet with in the foot. **********Quality********** Peter Storm is a very well known and respected make in the 'outdoors' industry. They have been around for many years and have used their experience to make their products to a high standard... Read review

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Advantages: Posh looking, comfortable
Disadvantages: Price, belt, material strength

.... SolarDry offers levels of UV protection which has been tested. Different level of SolarDry can be obtained in: Yellow Sun Symbol - High UPF Factor Orange Sun Symbol - Very High UPF Factor Red Sun Symbol - Excellent UPF Factor *UPF Factor = Ultralight Protective Factor (sometimes known as CPF - Colthing Protection Factor). The SmartDry fabric helps the trousers dry quicker then most fabrics through a "Permanent Moisture Movement" system in which the fabrics move the water from inside the fabric to the surface to the outer for quick evaporation. Also, the SmartDry adds a water repellency to the trousers which lasts about 5 minutes of rain and then penetrates with a really damp cold effect. Thats the technical side of the trousers aside, and now to the practical side of the review. The trousers have 8 pockets including zipped rear pockets... Read review

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Advantages: Price, comfort, warmth, breathable lining, Recco locator
Disadvantages: no braces.

...Got the jacket - need the pants -------------------------------------------- If you have read my review on the Stealth jacket, then you willl know why I have bought these trousers aswell. (if you haven't, then tut, you need to add it to your "things to do before I nod off" list. Again, the trousers are from the Tog24 factory shop (www.tog24.com - it will have a store locator on the site). Although the official price is quoted at £49, these were reduced by £10. The price did sway me a little I have to admit, as there were some cool looking camoflaged trousers round the other side of the stand. I then thought, "why do I want to be hard to spot on a ski slope? If I have an accident I want to be found, not blend in to the landscape . . Also my daughter noticed the other pairs had braces and asked me not to buy them "cos you' look... Read review

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