Which Waterproof Trousers?

some intense rain today, so first chance to put my swrve WWR trousers to the test. the proper downpour lasted less than 10 minutes though.

impressed with how the trouser legs let absolutely no water trough and just ended up covered in beads.

but water seeped trough in the bum area after much less than a minute. a shame since I was hoping I had found the ultimate waterproof trousers. and these are 85 quid mind.

To be fair the Swrve WWR trousers (and shorts) aren't sold as 'water proof' and as with a lot of 'resistant' DWR finishes, water can push through where the fabric is under pressure. I'm not saying you've got a fat ass, but if that's the area under tension, water will push through. Do you have mudguards? 'Cos if not that would explain your ass getting soaked through. Water proof shmoof - stay dry on the outside, get sweaty like a mofo inside......