I find that any decent fitting pair of jeans that are not drain pipes cost around £50 anyway. £55 for an extemely comfortable pair of jeans that are great for low level wanders/base camp/impromptu scrambles etc is a fair price, in fact I would say they are a bargain. I wouldnt take them high into the hills but I dont want to constantly be wearing technical troos with stretch knees etc. It all depends on what you do, they are perfect for me but if the only time you venture into the outdoors is to hit big hills then they are pretty pointless. I spent alot of my time wandering round the gower coast where full on mountain gear makes you look a bit daft. A pair of casual jeans that wont punish you should you be caught out in bad weather can only be a good thing.
Its like most outdoor gear, perfect for the intended use but makes you look a bit stupid in the wrong situations.
Everyone that is rubbishing them seem to be very narrow minded. They are not designed to be used as full on mountain troos, actually I think alll jeans should be made from epic. All the benefits but no disadvantages, just dont expect more than they are capable of.
Does anyone complain about softshell gear made from other materials, they are exactly the same. they have limits! you wouldnt wear a softshell top expecting it to cope with all tpes of weather, use common sense with any softshell garments.
Im going to end this mini rant now as im a wee bit drunk and I have forgotten my point! hahahah goodnight al!
Posted: 19/04/2009 at 01:29
