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A light and clean silhouette that will make you want to wear it every day SALOMON JP Wayfarer Tapered Buckle Pants Review

Yasushi Hisatomi

SALOMON is a top brand that is well known for its running shoes, trail running and gear, but it may not be well known yet that there are unique and good quality products in the outdoor and apparel field.

Among the outdoor wear that only a few people know about SALOMON, this is the WAYFARER series that been using for over five years This series has steadily gained popularity since then, and has now grown to the brand's classic trekking pants series, with a wide range of models available to suit the occasion.

This time, I was able to try out the tapered fit "JP Wayfarer Tapered Buckle Pants," which has been added to the lineup this season, so I'd like to review them right away.

Main features of SALOMON JP Wayfarer Tapered Buckle Pants

Tapered fit trekking pants are a new addition to Salomon's popular trekking pants series, "WAYFARER." A Japan fit that suits the typical Japanese body shape. The beautiful tapered silhouette shaped towards the hem combines good shape and comfort. The lining is soft to the touch, and the outer material is made of DWR (durable water repellent) and has a high elasticity due to 4-way stretch, making it slim fit and reduces cramped and tensile sensation. The pockets are equipped with zipper hand pockets on the left and right, and zipper pockets on the left and right hips, making them extremely easy to use outdoors. A belt with a buckle is also standard equipment at the waist. These versatile pants are not only suitable for trekking pants that are fully comfortable and functional when trekking, but also have a silhouette and comfort that make you want to wear them normally when wearing in town.

Specifications and ratings

item Specifications and ratings
This is ◎
  • Silhouette and comfort that you'll want to wear every day
  • Stress-free and easy to move, not hindering your actions at all
  • DWR processing of surfaces
  • Lots of pockets on the front and back
  • Japan Fit (by person)
This is △
  • (It's not particularly suitable for outdoor use, but when considering it as everyday wear, including personal preferences) If the design covers the zipper on the front pocket, it's even more useful for everyday wear.
Comfort ★★★★★
Mobility ★★★★★
Functionality ★★★☆☆
Breathable and moisture permeable ★★★★☆
weight ★★★★☆
style ★★★★☆
Actual measured weight 268g (Actual measurement of size M)
material 88% Nylon, 12% Polyurethane
pocket
  • Zippered hand pockets on both sides
  • Hand pockets with zippers on both hips
West Comes with buckle belt

Detailed review

The silhouette and comfort you'll want to wear not only outdoors but also every day

One of the main reasons why I was attracted to this WAYFARER series is the incredibly sophisticated silhouette of the trekking pants. It is true that European brand pants are generally thin and straight, but among them, WAYFARER's stylish straight silhouette, which is slim and gives off a beautiful, beautiful look.

While continuing to carry on the good taste of the past, this model is a tapered type that has been the most popular recently, with a shape towards the hem. Although the legs still have beautiful silhouettes, the moderate room around the hips and thighs make it comfortable to wear that is not straight.

What's more, this is the long-awaited Japan fit model that matches the modern Japanese body type. More users will be able to experience a light, clean, and clean silhouette than ever before.

The lining is smooth and feels smooth and dry on the skin. I don't notice any scratches either.

The outer material is thoroughly treated with DWR (durable water repellent) so you don't have to worry about it if there is a slight light rain or dirt. Moreover, the water-repellent treatment is made from PFC FREE water-repellent, and is made of environmentally friendly, making it a thorough, high-quality product.

It doesn't interfere with your actions, stress-free and extremely easy to move

Even if you can just walk normally, you can endure the slightest crampedness, but it is common for you to raise your legs up when walking on irregular terrain or slopes. For this reason, trekking pants used for long periods of time and large movements are particularly important factors, and ease of movement and comfort when moving, but it can be said that these pants meet a high level of balanced and balanced functionality for almost all of the actual climbing functions.

The M size is lightweight at 268g, and the thin softshell material has high elasticity with 4-way stretch, making it difficult to tighten when worn.

In the summer, when you bend your knees a lot, the sweaty fabric gets stuck on your skin, making it extremely unpleasant and stressful, but even in such cases, this super stretch doesn't give you an unnecessary tension.

The crotch is cut in the crotch with a gusset crotch placed around the crotch (photo below), so even if you spread your legs around 180 degrees, your crotch won't thrust or ground.

You can also raise your legs largely on rocky areas without hesitation.

The tapered silhouette shapes towards the hem, so you don't have to worry about the fabric fluttering around the ankles, making it safe and light to walk in (photo below).

The fabric is thin, and breathability is not limited to midsummer only, but is reasonably suitable for use in all areas from mild spring to autumn. The left and right pockets are mesh (photo below), so if you sweat a lot, it can be used as a ventilation to help you avoid stuffiness.

Easy-to-use pockets without compromising the smart design

If you want to make your design look neat, you might want to keep the pockets understated, but these pants have pockets on both the front and hips (photo below). Moreover, everything is zippered pockets, making it safe to use so that the items inside don't fall off while you're on the move.

Also, unlike other models in the WAYFARER series, the waist is an adjustable integrated buckle belt (photo below), which is more beginner-friendly and more convenient for a wide range of people.

Summary: A versatile piece with three characteristics: comfort, ease of movement and silhouette

The basic premise of good trekking pants is that they are durable, and require many functions to maintain comfort in harsh conditions, such as ease of movement, difficulty in stuffiness, and resistance to wind and wet. In addition to this safety and comfort, the ease of use, including pockets and belts, and the good style that seamlessly connects the city and the mountains have become important points of attention.

Come on, these pants are evenly equipped with the many of these elements that are required of cutting-edge trekking pants, and their high level of perfection is eye-catching.

Not only is it suitable for a wide range of outdoor activities, but it is certainly true that it has a stylish look that can be worn in everyday life without any discomfort, and its ease of use, including the city and field, and its versatility is a must-have charm. That's why I personally think it would have been great if the zipper pockets on both sides had a little more "jersey-like". However, I think there are only personal preferences, so this may vary from person to person. In any case, it's definitely not a bad idea to have it this summer, and it's definitely a great piece to do.

JP Wayfarer Tapered Pants can be purchased at Salomon's direct stores and at the following outdoor equipment specialty stores: If you're looking for high-quality equipment as you enter the full-scale mountain climbing season, be sure to pick it up and give it a try.

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