Spada Modena Evo CE Trousers - Black

Excellent value with discount from SBS. Material feels robust and good quality. More fitted than the regular Modena trouser, which when I tried on was reminiscent of an MC Hammer music video. Some nice features at this price point such as hip and knee armour and zipped vents in the legs.

Sizing is a little odd. My previous Spada trousers were a size large and were a little snug about the waist. Ordered a large again and they are massive. Spada says a large equates to a 34 waist but they are much larger than this. Even on the tightest setting on the adjustable waist they were falling down. Would recommend going down a size if you're not sure.

Went down to medium myself, a little snug around the ar*e but plenty room about the beer belly!

Bad points - Removable thermal liner only extends down to top of calf. Makes the trousers sit nicely over boots but you may experience a draft in the gap between your boot and the bottom of the liner. Nothing a pair of long socks or long johns won't sort. Rode to work today and temp was just above zero, only had the trousers on with no additional layers underneath and was still comfortable. Wouldn't want to do all day in them at this time of year but perfectly fine for half hour trip to work.

Yet to test waterproofing, stood up well to puddles and spray following Storm Babet but not been out in a downpour yet.