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Customers appreciate the warmth, waterproofing, and comfort of the Oxford trousers, noting their effectiveness across various weather conditions. The inclusion of features like braces and adjustable waist straps is highly valued. While many find the fit and armour placement satisfactory, a few customers mentioned issues with knee armour positioning and trouser looseness without liners. The trousers are seen as a practical choice with solid construction and offer good value, with some favouring these over traditional leather gear for improved comfort and flexibility. Overall, the trousers receive positive feedback for quality and performance.
My old bike trousers finally gave up after five years. Holes everywhere, uncomfortable, and only cost fifty quid so I cannot moan too hard. The Oxford Calgary 2.0s are a massive step up.
They are ridiculously comfortable, with a great fit and suspenders that let you wear them loose without them trying to escape south. The removable insulated liner is proper warm, ideal for cold rides, and easy to take out when it warms up.
The flared, velcro ankles fit over boots nicely and actually keep the rain out, which feels like witchcraft. Only downside is just two pockets, but that is hardly a deal breaker.
Overall, warm, comfy, well thought out, and feel built to last. Proper trousers these.
Really good quality item. Bargain at the sale price
Went out on the bike and they were great, nice and warm then it started to rain kept me nice and dry lovely fit a comfortable very happy with then.
Trousers fit well, are warm, and dry. Some other reviews mention the knee pads not fitting right but i found they are adjustable, and once corrected fit perfectly
Excellent excellent trousers well-made very warm and very comfortable
Pros: Warm (worn down to 0 °C) and so far have kept me dry. Hip armour is large, but I like the coverage and it isn't uncomfortable. They do zip to my Oxford jacket, which is nice. Braces are appreciated.
Cons: The knee armour is too low for me, even adjusted into the uppermost position, and the positioning velcro tab is fairly wimpy, at least for my skinny legs. When I hike them up enough that the knee armour is in the right place it can be a bit drafty around the top of my short ankle boots... though so far no water has got in. Waist fasteners are a bit finicky - the waist seems a bit on the tight side, but then once it's done up it isn't actually especially tight.
I do like these overall and will modify the knee armour placement myself to get it right... but I'm a very average height and weight, and my knees aren't weird so I wonder who they designed the armour placement for!
Great fitting round waist and bottom of the leg love the braces that come with it have not been in the rain so still unsure of how they will perform the knee pads are a bit annoying they move about and sometimes become unconfutable when sitting on bike or walking
Fantastic trousers, great price, super warm (a little too warm for autumn), waterproof and so comfortable.
The trousers seem well made, but I’ve not worn these out on a bike because the knee armour is very poorly placed and can’t be adjusted so they’re covering my kneecaps they sit to far down. Unfortunately I’ve removed the tags or these would have been sent back. They come with braces and apart from tha armour fit well.
For textile trousers, the fit is ok though I suspect the legs would be a little loose with the linings out. The sizing is accurate too. The hip armour is huge, which is good but fairly rigid & is a little intrusive on the bike but it's not really a problem.
They are waterproof (100 miles of rain) & quite warm though you would need thermals for really cold riding. Overall I'm happy enough so I bought the matching jacket.
Normal top quality from Oxford and excellent delivery from SBS. Bought to match the jacket I had previously purchased. Not had a problem with water ingress and sizing is good.
These are superb in every way especially when you take into account the cost. Braces are great although I wasn’t keen to start with. I bought large to wear over normal work trousers but can feel tighter than my other trousers below the knee but this is actually comfortable and keeps knee pads in the right position sitting and standing! Trousers go over my boots effortlessly. They are nice and warm and the most waterproof I have had. I love Oxford products in general but these are great.
Design, build and function good at the price. No particular issues. Happy with the good range of velcro adjustment on lower leg rather than a zip.
To warm so far which is a good sign. Appears showerproof so far. Disappointed with knee armor floating all over place and bottom of trousers Velcro not long enough so cannot fully tighten around boot. I can fix both but knocks of two stars.
As with the jacket there are no zips at the ankles but the velcro fastening is more than adequate to tighten around boots. Braces are an added bonus. Plenty of adjustment in braces and waist straps. Warm and comfortable and waterprooof
I was always a full leathers guy in my forty years off riding a motorbike. In my later years it has become more difficult to get a perfect fit for a good feeling and comfortable ride.
I opted to go for a all weather option and now wish I had done this years ago. What a difference more room to move loads of pockets, better wind and rain protection and fully adjustable to get a comfortable fit.
I now have the jacket and trousers and I am looking forward to winter riding because they are so comfortable.
Bought a set for my 15 year old, good quality fit well and looks the part, next purchase will be a set for myself.
These trousers are what you'd expect from a decent brand like oxford. Solid good protection. Warm with a removable layer and flexible enough with the knee pads. They go over my boots well solid feeling pockets on the thigh as well easy access.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK WAIST (inches) | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
| EURO SIZE | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 |
| SHORT LEG (In) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| REGULAR LEG (In) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| LONG LEG (In) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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