Hoggs of Fife Moleskin Trousers

[johnnytheboy]

Anyone tried these, seen these in crockets today but they never had my size, they look very robust, are they as hardwearing as they look?

http://www.hoggs.co.uk/product_monarch_moleskin_trousers.html

 

[Toddy]

Yep, but they don't come cheap
What did Crocket's want for them ?

cheers,
M

 

[johnnytheboy]

I think they were about £40, they seemed to have totally random sizes, I have never seen trousers so thick in ages, going price is £50 max on ebay, which is not any dearer than the north face ones I have been buying that last five mintues.

Used to love my old german army moleskins but these look twice as thick as them.

 

[Toddy]

If these are the ones I'm thinking of they are the really heavy duty, properly finished and tailored, cotton trousers. They will not appreciate being washed often, but they will wear softer and more mellow until like a favourite pair of cords your other half will be sick of the sight of you in them and you'll complain like a girny kid until you can get them back

Good moleskin is windproof and showerproof. It's also heavy and warm. Meant for outdoor wear when it's relatively dry, they're ideal.
Unlike denim the moleskin is tightly woven, well, the good stuff is.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[deeps]

I have four pairs ! They were in the sale at Countrywide farmers last year for about £29.

Warm - especially this time of the year, hardwearing, can be worn for smart wear with a jacket.

I wear them most days grubbing about in the woods/garden/walking dog/chopping wood.

Highly recommended.

 

[johnnytheboy]

Deeps are they ok in the wash? swmbo has killed everything from wool jumpers to cotton polo shirts in the wash!!!!

Toddy thats the ones

 

[Salix]

I have had a couple of pairs, i think i still got a pair, but i had to let go of one a couple of weeks ago........sadly deceased ! Great pants, i rangered in them for 2 or 3 years !

Mark

 

[Barn Owl]

Anyone tried these, seen these in crockets today but they never had my size, they look very robust, are they as hardwearing as they look?

http://www.hoggs.co.uk/product_monarch_moleskin_trousers.html

In a word...Yes.

 

[filcon]

I,ve had a lot of Hoggs gear, worth every penny, an excellent scottish product.

Phil

 

[deeps]

Fine in the wash.

I would also suggest you take a look at some of the Hoggs boots which are also good working attire.

 

[HillBill]

German army moleskin trousers can be bought new for less than £20 from plenty of surplus shops. They will be as good if not better than these

 

[Chris the Cat]

I doubt if surplus German army moleskins use a mole skin of the same high quality as the 'Monarch' moleskin used on these Hoggs,it would be too expensive .
The molekine that Hoggs use on these trousers has been independently tested and came out top of its class.
For £30-£40,these have got to be a bargin,quality wise!
Chris.

 

[Toddy]

They're also properly cut and tailored so that they are intentionally alterable.
Basically, if you are a 34" waist *ish*, then that size can be adjusted without much bother up to nearly a 36 or taken in down to nearly a 32, and still look right. No bumphly seams or distorted waistbands.

They're smart enough to wear in town without looking "army surplussy", definitely smart but casual wear, though they do fine with a shirt and tie and a merino or cashmere pullover too.
Comfortable too with a wax or tweed jacket for countrywear as well.

I meant it when I said the menfolk get into them and getting them to wear anything else is a pain

cheers,
Toddy

 

[HillBill]

No experience of the ones in question so i cant comment. Though what i can comment on is the quality of the german ones. There military kit is very good, these are the ones in question.

http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/flcct5na.html

Better trousers for the money there is none.

You can get fleece lined ones too.

 

[HillBill]

I doubt if surplus German army moleskins use a mole skin of the same high quality as the 'Monarch' moleskin used on these Hoggs,it would be too expensive .
The molekine that Hoggs use on these trousers has been independently tested and came out top of its class.
For £30-£40,these have got to be a bargin,quality wise!
Chris.

You do understand that moleskin is a type of weave and not a material dont you?
, its cotton woven in a certain way like ventile.

 

[Chris the Cat]

Yes. Idid'nt think it was REAL moles!...
I have spent years out doors in german army moleskins-they are great.
They are not,however,IMHO better quality or even the same quality as the Hoggs.
They are,however thinner ( the german ones ) and would probably dry quicker.

 

[johnnytheboy]

Hi Hill Bill,

I have worn german army moleskins for years, I even have two pairs upstairs I have outgrown (beer belly) and they are not a patch on these hoggs ones, I rate the german army ones as they are comfy and have lasted me years, and they get hard abuse, but these hoggs look twice the trousers the german army ones are.

I have been wearing the plastic northface and berghaus ones but they arent very good, as Toddy says the hoggs are trousers you could be rolling around in the mud with one day and in town with the next.

£50 seems expensive but I know how long the german army ones lasted from the feel of the hoggs ones I know I will have them along time from what everyone has confirmed here.

Hill Bill they are well worth a look.

Deeps I will check out there boots.


And if anyone want to buy 30" waist german army trousers, give me shout as I dont fit them anymore, even if i were to jump of the wardrobe

German army moleskin trousers can be bought new for less than £20 from plenty of surplus shops. They will be as good if not better than these

 

[HillBill]

Fair enough mate I only use them for camping/bushcraft/hunting sort of stuff so they fit the bill perfectly for what i want.

 

[rancid badger]

I was looking at these in our local Farmway's, they really are superb quality.

They're the sort of thing you buy and then end up wearing forever.
Definitely superior to any surplus trousers I've ever come across.

I keep promising myself at least one pair of these but keep spending my cash on other stuff

atb and happy new year

R.B.

 

[Hugo]

I have just ordered some of these for £36.99 and that is all you pay no extra for delivery or VAT added after, like some sites.
This is where I got them. http://www.atkinsangling.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=161