I was excited to receive my first invitation of the season, to be greeted by a cloud of tweedy dust and moth holes resembling what were my old faithful breeks. It was at that moment I remembered they were put away with dog slobber, blood, and other detritus from the season still clutched to them. This was a lesson I won’t forget in a hurry – always clean your clothing before storing it away in a dry, clean, dark area, preferably a spare sealed bag.
Finding a suitable replacement pair was not a hard task for me, being able to pop into the warehouse and pull a pair from our stock, which I have had my eye on for a while – but I dare say you ladies are not in a position to simply pop to your local shooting shop and grab a pair.
I know first-hand how difficult it is to undertake extensive research on a piece of clothing, to finally find the perfect item that ticks all the boxes and then be disheartened to find the sizing more confusing than if Ross and Rachel were really on a break or not.
I’ve done all the leg work for you, so all you have to decide is belt or buttons, two or four pockets, tweed or traditional…..
Alan Paine Combrook tweed breeks, £209.95
- Appearance: Tweed
- Colours: Sage green with soft red and dusty pink over-checks
- Fabric: Outer – 100% lamb’s wool with water repellent coating
- Waterproof protection: DWR to repel water and dirt
- Leg fastening: Velcro fastening
- Additional features: Fully adjustable hem allows for the ultimate fit and freedom of movement needed when active.
- Sizing: True to size, wider leg fitting than Alan Paine Fernley breeks
- Matching items: Alan Paine Combrook shooting waistcoat, Alan Paine Combrook field jacket, Alan Paine Combrook shooting coat
Alan Paine Fernley breeks, £174.95
- Appearance: Smooth finish
- Colours: Dark green
- Fabric: Polyester
- Waterproof protection: Heavy water protection and taped waterproof seams
- Leg fastening: Buckle adjuster with elastic
- Additional features: Fully lined with Airtex mesh to help wick moisture from legs
- Sizing: True to size
Harkila Stornoway tweed breeks, £200
- Appearance: Peach feel material
- Colours: Green base with burgundy
- Fabric: Polyester
- Waterproof protection: HWS membrane and DWR treatment
- Leg fastening: Velcro fastening
- Additional features: Anti-slip band inside the waist, and much lighter than traditional tweed
- Sizing: True to size, narrower leg than Alan Paine Combrook breeks
- Matching items: Harkila Stornoway tweed shooting jacket
Laksen Pippa tweed breeks, £279
- Appearance: Tweed
- Colours: Lilac and purple overcheck with a textured background reflecting the brown hues, lined with silky bright blue lining
- Fabric: Outer – 100% Scottish wool
- Waterproof protection: Teflon treated to repel excess water and dirt
- Leg fastening: Velcro fastening
- Additional features: Adjustable hem for tailored fit, raised waistband for good coverage
- Sizing: We recommend buying a size up
- Matching items: Laksen Pippa tweed shooting coat, Laksen Pippa tweed flat cap
Laksen Dora Beauly tweed breeks, £279
- Appearance: Tweed
- Colours: Dark green/brown base with rich purple lining
- Fabric: Outer – 100% Scottish wool
- Waterproof protection: Teflon treated to repel excess water and dirt
- Leg fastening: Velcro fastening
- Additional features: Two small pleats at front for freedom of movement after lunch, but like to most Laksen items, we recommend buying a size up.
- Matching items: Laksen Dora Beauly tweed shooting vest
Laksen Gloster breeks with CTX membrane, £185
- Appearance: Matte material
- Colours: Dark green and brown options
- Fabric: Ventguard ® micro-polyester
- Waterproof protection: CTX membrane and DWR treatment
- Leg fastening: Velcro fastening
- Additional features: Rubber grip inside the waist to help keep shirt held in
- Sizing: Buy a size up
Written by Lucy Allen, Owner and Managing Director of On The Peg