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Hale

Men's Hemmel Winter Trousers

Men's · See the women's version

Rated 4.6 out of 5 4.6 (176)

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Brushed-back winter walking trousers that block wind and keep your legs warm on frosty days.

Colour: Soot
Size Size guide

Fit: Regular. Room for thin leggings underneath on very cold days.

In stock online.

Free click and collect from all 128 shops, usually the next day.

  • Free delivery on orders over £50, next day for £6.95.
  • 60 days to return anything unused.
  • Water-repellent finish made without PFAS.

About this product

A hemmel is a Northumbrian cattle shed, open on one side, where stock wait out the winter. These trousers are for the same months. The outer is a tight-woven stretch polyamide that cuts the wind, and the inside is brushed so it traps warm air without a layer underneath.

Tougher panels cover the inside ankles against boot scuffs and crampon nicks. There is a zipped thigh pocket and two zipped hand pockets, all with pulls big enough to use in gloves.

  • Tight-woven stretch outer with a brushed inside
  • Water-repellent finish, free of PFAS
  • Tough scuff panels at the inside ankle
  • Zip pulls you can use in gloves
  • Short and regular leg lengths

Specification

FabricFellcloth Winter, 88% recycled polyamide, 12% elastane, brushed back
FinishPFAS-free water repellent
Weight490g (size 32 regular)
PocketsTwo zipped hand, one zipped thigh
Leg lengthsShort 29in, regular 31in
FitRegular
UPF50+
Product codeWL2041

Materials

88% recycled polyamide, 12% elastane with a brushed inner face and a PFAS-free water-repellent finish.

Care

Machine wash at 30°C. Tumble dry low.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5

176 reviews

  • 5 star109
  • 4 star42
  • 3 star14
  • 2 star7
  • 1 star4

Reviews on this demo are invented, like everything else here.

  1. 4 out of 5

    Too warm for spring

    Excellent from December to February. Anything over about 10°C and they're too hot.

    Simon, Kendal · 8 April 2026 · Bought 32 regular, fits well

  2. 5 out of 5

    Warm in proper winter

    Wore them up the Ben by the tourist path in January with a north wind blowing. Legs warm all day and no need for long johns.

    Duncan, Fort William · 26 January 2026 · Bought 34 regular, true to size