I am looking for suggestions on rain pants or tights. I am short with about a 29" inseam and would like something more snug like tights but waterproof for about an hour commute. Thanks

US, REI. or MEC in Canada if too long get them Altered ,, many home businesses do alterations.

Or Get a pattern The Green Pepper, Inc. and have it sewn by a friend or home business that does That ..

Dry with a coated fabric front abd a Lycra fabric back may be the Type you seek ,


I just wear hiking rain trouser shells and use a Velcro thouser band..

showers Pass has a zip off knicker length pant your thighs are what gets most wet on a Bike below the Jacket

then the lower legs You just towel off when you arrive. and change out of your Bike shoes .

One hour ride in waterproof rain pants sounds a lot like sauna bath, too hot and sweaty... I would prefer to get wet and change my clothing when I get to work.. Waterproof and breathable at the same time is a fantasy and marketing gimmick.

Have you done much riding in the rain before? Waterproof is overrated, next to something that will keep your body warm while it breathes.

wool tights are great, wear'em under shorts.

I am looking for something to wear when it is in the 30-40F range so sweat wont be as big of a problem.

I use REI Novara rain pants over normal work pants. I don't stay "dry", but I'm not soaking wet either, and will dry out in 10 - 15 minutes so no need to play musical clothes.

Check out foxwear.net. Lou makes clothing, including rain pants using all the latest fabrics (but not the oldest fabrics like wool), to measure. Plus his prices and service are top notch. I got a pair of rain pants last year, unfortunately, being in year 4 of the drought, I've only used them half a dozen times in the past two years.

I just found these this morning.
Mens Blaze Leggings/Tights - Black - Med Tenn Outdoors
Looks like either sold out of small or dont make a small but this is what I am looking for. Anyone have any experience with these tights?

+1 foxwear.net - Lou is the best! I have a pair of neoshell pants for cold, rainy weather. They do breathe and are waterproof.

Nylon sweat pants and wicking long johns. If the weather is warm, look for knee length long johns. I don't like the feel of water on my thighs.

Showers Pass Skyline......
go to for milder inclement rides

Showers Pass Club.......
grab for rain

wear knee warmers when cold.....otherwise they both breath great
wouldn't do without either
not your normal sweatsuit

YMMV

i am short as well when it is warm i just ride in the rain but this morning it was 40 and rainy. i have a altura night vision rain jacket and this was my first rain in it. I stayed dry even with the vents open.
for the bottom i had on campy bib tights i got from the clymb while on sale. they shedded whatever water i found on this mornings commute. I agree with some i really dont like water on my thighs so depending on temps I would consider knee warmers.

i am short as well when it is warm i just ride in the rain but this morning it was 40 and rainy. i have a altura night vision rain jacket and this was my first rain in it. I stayed dry even with the vents open.
for the bottom i had on campy bib tights i got from the clymb while on sale. they shedded whatever water i found on this mornings commute. I agree with some i really dont like water on my thighs so depending on temps I would consider knee warmers.