AT JUST UNDER 165$ these water-resistant shorts aren’t cheap, but they deal with damp British conditions well and come with a padded liner.
Two Velcro tabs at the waist let you tailor the fit, and the zipped and twin-poppered front closure keeps things secure. The two hip pockets would be handy if they were zipped, but they’re not, making them almost redundant when riding. There’s a zipped pocket lower down the thigh though, which will take lighter items.
Thanks to the taped seams and the waterproof panel through the crotch and back, we found the Outriders did a good job of keeping the worst of the spray and splatter out, even on really boggy days in the saddle.
Price 165$