Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Trousers arrived (navy blue). First impressions...

• The material is visually excellent, looks like just chino material. If your top isn't tucked into your trousers then I really don't think you'd know they're cycling trousers.
  
• Did a quick unscientific test of running them under a tap and the water ran off and didn't soak.
  
• The fit is pretty much identical to standard Gap chinos but with a higher back/rear waste. My 34” width is pretty much on point with most other 34”, possibly a fraction bigger.
  
  

I have yet to ride in them, but based on first impressions I prob would recommend buying @ c.£50. For £20 it’s a straight no brainer.

Just got mine - you are spot on with the Gap Chino sizing comparison.

Nice light weight material but a little bit snug on my 'Sprinters' thighs - not much stretch evident - need to ride in them to decide how comfy they will be.

First impressions are a good quality product - with the exception of the crappy jangly metal zip tags on the back pockets - may need a bit of modification - but overall looks very promising and amazing value.

Off for a preliminary ride.