It's a mystery why hiking breeches ever fell out of fashion, because they're incredibly practical. Coming down to just below the knee, they’re breathable, flexible, and you don't get flappy trouser-ends with a tide-mark of mud climbing up your inside leg. They work well with gaiters and wellies, and if you feel a bit warm, you can just let your socks down and expose a bit of calf. If you're knickerbocker-curious, then these great-looking Concords from Amundsen are the place to start. Made in velvety stretch cotton corduroy with a water-resistant treatment, the knees are articulated for maximum comfort – and feature a special system for attaching gaiters. Zipped hip pockets keep your valuables safe, and there's a useful leg pocket for your map. The cut is slim and flattering, and the vibe is definitely more rugged vintage Alpinist than Bertie Wooster on a pheasant shoot.
Coming down to just below the knee, hiking breeches are breathable, flexible, and you don't get flappy trouser-ends with a tide-mark of mud climbing up your inside leg.
