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3 Feb 2022
I'd been looking for a pair of high waisted, black, trousers/leggings that actually sat on my waist as opposed to my belly. These are leggings so the waist has to go over your hips as there's no opening at the front. I'm usually a size 16 on my bottom half, but opted for size 18s as there's not much 'give' in the waist to get them over your hips. Once on, they fit well and are comfortable to wear all day. I'm 5ft 10 and the length was on my ankles and they tucked comfortably into my boots. They come with knee armour with pockets for hip protection if you want; however, I swapped to ghost armour as it's less bulky but just as effective.
These leggings are good quality and well made. Good for riding during spring, autumn and the cooler summer months but they are hot to wear in temperatures of 30 degrees plus.
I've tried many different brands, but with an athletic figure it's been extremely frustrating finding a pair of trousers/leggings that fit comfortably, especially for the summer!! But these are perfect, they are thin and breezy, the material feels like actual leggings so they're extremely stretchy. The waist is elasticated which makes such a big difference to the fit. I forget I'm wearing them when I'm in the office and people don't really notice either. Couldn't recommend enough for comfort, fit and look.
I was recommended these by another female rider, they are a great style and fit into my Sidi boots perfectly. The armour in the knees and hips aren't uncomfortable and the fit is perfect - no need to size up or down. I wore them them the other week (mid March) when it was still cold on the bike, so even with thermals on underneath my legs were cold. Definitely only for warm Spring and Summer.
And as usual, an excellent service from SBS.
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
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EURO SIZE | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
WAIST inches | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
LEG LENGTH inches | 29.1 | 29.3 | 29.5 | 29.7 | 29.9 | 30.1 | 30.3 | 30.5 |
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