B'TWIN 900 Urban Waterproof Cycling Trousers

[Quaker Mike]

I'd love to buy a pair of these waterproof overtrousers, which incorporate shoe covers. However the Decathlon size charts only quote waist dimensions and not length. My usual trouser size is waist 34", inside leg 29". As far as I can determine from Decathlon's website either I need size Small for length and L/XL for waist. I assume that if the shoe covers are to stay on the leg length seems to be reasonably right. I've tried to get sense out of Decathlon, but the best they can suggest is go to a shop to measure them - which is impracticable from far east Kent.

Has anybody tried them, and can they let me know what size (S, M, L etc) they were, and what the inside leg is, discounting the shoe cover part?

[freiston]

I liked the idea of the incorporated shoe cover so I tried a pair on in the shop, several months ago. I can't remember exactly, but I remember changing my mind about them immediately. My recollection is that they were very awkward in practice in terms of putting them on, taking them off and freedom of movement - to the extent that I was very worried about damaging them in the shop. Much better to go for Eager Spats (which I have and use) in conjunction with 'normal' over-trousers; which will give full articulation of the ankle without affecting the material above. The restriction caused by a single piece of material from toe to thigh without stretch/give was remarkable.

[Cosmicbike]

I've had a pair for the last 2 winters and find them very good. I'm 34" waist 32" leg and find large fits OK.

[Quaker Mike]

Thanks for the comments friends.
I've noted your problem with them Freiston, that's partly why i was concerned about sizes.
It's a shame Cosmicbike that your legs are are longer than mine so size L may not be right for me. Luckily Decathon have a free returns policy, so I'll probably take a punt for size M as a trial.

Thanks again,
Mike

[Eyebrox]

Getting the right size of trousers from Decathlon online is impossible. The description makes little sense. I constantly try to order a pair thinking they will have improved the detail on their site - but without luck. Last time I decided to go to the shop and I found there was plenty sizing options. This was not obvious on their site. Must be losing a lot of sales because of this.

[Cyril Haearn]

Maybe the idea is to get people to visit the shops where they spend more

Mind, awful music is played there, made me leave ASAP

[pwa]

Maybe the idea is to get people to visit the shops where they spend more

Mind, awful music is played there, made me leave ASAP

I do that. Leave shops earlier than I would otherwise do because of the music getting on my nerves.

[Cyril Haearn]

Maybe the idea is to get people to visit the shops where they spend more

Mind, awful music is played there, made me leave ASAP

I do that. Leave shops earlier than I would otherwise do because of the music getting on my nerves.

We are not normal, the stores surely have good €€€ reasons for the music, are there people who love it? Or are we boring old ****s?
After an unfriendly exchange with a charity bookshop manager in North Wales I took my hearing protection the next time. Especially with books I need quiet and time to decide what to buy

[martin biggs]

i use the 700 version and love them , i went for medium being a 32" waist and 29 inside leg , tight on waist

[Eammno]

I've been using a pair of these for a while, they work pretty well, but the water does run down the back of my ankle into my shoe after a bit, and they're not ideal for walking far in.