Held Vader Textile Trousers - Black

Waterproof and breathable touring trousers with CE certified armour and zipped vents

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Verified Customer Reviews for Held Vader Textile Trousers

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Customers have generally positive feedback on the trousers, particularly praising their fit, comfort, and weather protection. The adjustable waist and ability to cover boots are highlighted. However, some found the sizes to run small, recommending to go up a size, especially when layering. Feedback also mentioned minor issues, such as high knee armor placement and small pockets. Overall, the trousers are valued for their quality, versatility in different weather, and good value for money.
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Superb Trousers
5
22 Aug 2025 by Nigel B
Recognized Held as a decent brand having had other Held gear. Bought for a 860 mile European Road trip. Fit was excellent (34" Waist) especially with the elasticated rear waist which made them really comfortable when sitting on the bike. Also, it was nice to have the longer leg option which meant when sitting on the bike they still covered my boots. Temps on the trip were high-teens/mid-twenties and I didn't need the thermal liner. Venting in the upper legs worked well. Can't comment on their waterproof ability but I have no doubt they will be fine. Very well made, super comfortable and at a great price. Service from SBS was, as usual, excellent.
Style: Black
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Love these trousers
5
30 Mar 2025 by Sebastian
This is an excellent pair of trousers with great value for money. I have worn them 5 days a week for four months and they still shows no sign of wear and tear. The thermal liners are great for cold weather, and it helped keep me relatively warm and safe when I got caught out in a blizzard in January. They are waterproof up to a point, but you will still need a fully waterproof top layerfor when its really chucking it down.

Ditto for the matchin jacket.
Style: Black
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Good length of Held Vader Trouser
5
12 Feb 2024 by Brian A
I'm 6'1" 34 waist 34 leg so need a long leg to accommodate the bend of leg when riding a sports tourer. Not many brands do a long enough leg. I chose the long leg at 36" and they are just what I needed. No more riding up over my mid calf boot.
Yet to try out in the rain but a great fit very pleased.
Style: Black
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Allround Good Textile
5
06 Dec 2023 by Mark H
Second pair of Held Vader Textiles only due to the amount of all year riding. Have always gone up a size especially in winter months/liners etc. The only problem is the knee protection doesn't sit on the knee.
Quality is excellent as all Held products
Style: Black
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Held Vader jeans
4
21 Jan 2023 by Nigel E
Good quality jeans, comfortable warm and dry, need to go a size above your normal size.
Style: Black
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Perfect fit textiles
5
07 Nov 2021 by David A
Being a tall guy at 6"7" these textiles jeans 36w x 36L we're the perfect fit for me. Very comfortable and warm during the colder days..
Style: Black
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Everyday riding trousers
5
26 Oct 2021 by Colin
These trousers are an excellent fit and we're just what I was looking for. Wide enough to go over my boots and long enough ( long length bought) to sit right when on the bike. I am 6ft 1ins. Good adjustment at the waist means they fit my 34 waist just right.,quality seems good but I have not worn them in any inclement weather yet to test how good they are in the wet and cold. Only criticism is the pockets are very small.
Style: Black
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Great fit
5
20 Jun 2021 by R M
After looking at reviews, I went for XL with long leg as I'm 6' 4in with 35in waist. I can never get a leg long enough or knee protection in right place. When they arrived, unfortunately they were long enough but too baggy, but Sportsbike shop swiftly exchanged for a large which fitted perfectly. Comfortable, look great, and don't ride up over boots - tested on week trip to Scotland; also brilliant value for money.
Style: Black
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Good quality for the price
5
13 May 2021 by David C
These are a good pair of trousers from held. I've had them out in a downpour and they kept me dry they are warm enough but at time of review its spring so cant comment on what they would be like in winter. I went a size up as and found they are a bit loose around the waist but sorted with a belt the only gripe I have is the pockets are tiny I don't think you could fit even your wallet in the leg pocket small complaint though all in all I'm pleased with this purchase.
Style: Black
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Great fit and comfort.
5
31 Mar 2021 by Lewis A
Couple of 100 miles clocked up with the Held Vader Jeans, and I only wish I up graded earlier. Very comfortable and warm, but then can be opened up to let some air in if you happen to catch yourself in a moment of spring sunshine. The best thing of all is the fit! The fact that I'm 6'4" with a 37" inside leg, Held are one of the only companies that offer longer legged trousers and it makes an extreme difference in terms of comfort and warmth, no more cold shins for me.
Style: Black
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Held vader textile jeans
5
21 Jan 2021 by Philip E
Great jeans comfortable stylish with great service form sportsbikeshop thanks
Style: Black
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Small sizing
3
27 Dec 2020 by Anonymous
Nice trouser but they are so small I could not even fasten them up.
Style: Black
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Good quality for price
3
26 Oct 2020 by Allan B
Seem to be well made and have been waterproof on a couple of rainy commutes. Held stop the 36 inch leg at 2xl which means that if you're tall you have to be thin. I've gone 3xl in the 34 inch leg and it does cover the top of my boot, but not by much, downside is knee armour is a bit high. The 36 inch leg would have been great. Not very generous around the hip/thigh area so go up a size if you want to wear trousers underneath. Has a couple of little pockets which are not waterproof so only good for a credit card or key, which is OK for me. The nonslip seat is a nice touch and the zip and velcro openings are a good size to fit over boots when done up.
Style: Black
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Textile jeans
5
30 May 2020 by Robert D
Very comfortable .I love it.
Style: Black
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Very impressive
5
05 Mar 2020 by Anthony C
Great pair of trousers.
Not as warm as previous trousers that I have had but still plenty warm enough.
I commute every day rain or shine and these have kept me dry. The ankle zips are great as previous trousers (which I liked) used to always become caught in the zipper. Also the fixings at the waist are excellent and seem very robust.
All in all, much better than I expected
Style: Black
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Warm and dry
5
20 Dec 2019 by Stu
I've tried these trousers in very wet weather and didn't get wet at all. They're warm, comfortable and would recommend them highly
Style: Black
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Held Vader Trousers
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31 Jul 2019 by Anonymous
Good fitting trousers, not too long in the leg. Plenty of width at bottom of leg to go over boots and easy to get on and off with the knee protectors well secured so the dont snag on your feet.
Not so good - pockets are far too shallow and they are not paticularly waterproof - 10 mins on M6 in torrential down pour and water seeped in but to be fair it even managed to get through a top quality goretex jacket.
Despite this they are good servicable trousers that look as they will last.
Style: Black
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Jeans Held Vader
5
09 Jul 2019 by Geoff S
Great Jeans
Went to the shop but bought on line as shop had nothing in stock with a long leg.
Comfortable and a good fit.
Style: Black
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Description

Held Vader Textile Trousers - Black

  • Heros-Tec 500D outer construction
  • 900D reinforced double layer at the knees
  • Internal mesh lining for enhanced comfort
  • Detachable thermal liner for colder rides
  • Humax-Z waterproof and breathable liner
  • Three external pockets ideal for smaller items
  • Zipped vents for optimal adjustable air flow
  • Large stretch panels at thigh, knee and calves
  • Accommodation for optional Held braces
  • Anti-slip seat patch for better comfort and control
  • CE certified height adjustable knee protection
  • Pockets for optional Help hip protector inserts

Size Guide
XSSMLXL2XL3XL4XL
UK SIZE2830323436384042
EURO SIZE4648505254565860
SHORT LEG3232323232323232
REGULAR LEG3434343434343434
LONG LEG3636363636363636

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