Lycra shorts are functional, that’s never been in dispute, but they aren’t to everyone’s taste. The new Gill Explorer shorts have a decent lycra short liner under a stylish, well we think so at least, breathable, rip-stop nylon outer.
On the functionality front there are plenty of pockets all with a zip or velcro fastening. There a velcro shut ‘access panel’ for the old man. The waist is adjustable with a velcro belt.
Curiously there’s no elastic around the bottom of the lycra short liner legs. This feels a bit weird to start with but is quickly forgotten.
We’d like to have been able to remove the lycra liner but with all the plus points can’t slate the shorts on that alone.
For: Comfortable, tough, functional
Against: Liner isn’t removable. Not for everyone’s budget
Verdict: Okay so £49.95 is a bundle to spend on a pair of shorts but we
reckon that these are worth the money.
Price: £49.95
Colours: Black or Gunmetal
Features: Breathable, rip-stop nylon outer with padded lycra inner short.
From: Gill 0115 946 0844
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