Comfortable, stylish, practical, breathable and waterproof - breeks are a classic piece of shooting kit. Whether you're looking for moleskin or tweed breeks, traditional buckle or Velcro fastening we've compiled some of the best women's shooting breeks for this season.
What are breeks?
Shooting breeks are an indispensable addition to any shooting wardrobe, especially when attending a formal shooting event. Traditionally crafted from tweed or moleskin, breeks sit just below the knee and are designed to be tucked into long socks.
The advantages of shooting breeks, over trousers, is their shorter in leg length - they are designed to be cut below the knee. This avoids the uncomfortable feeling of tucking trousers into socks and wellies or the top of walking boots. Additionally, breeks create a waterproof seal with socks and boots and prevent water and moisture from soaking your legs.
Our very own Lucy comments “breeks are my go-to when standing on the peg, along with looking smart and being extremely comfortable they keep me dry on those days where you’re battling the elements. As a general rule of thumb, I grab my moleskin for those early in the season days and technical breeks for those washout days as they never let the rain in.”
Our top breeks choice for winter 2023/24
We’re going to look at the different styles of women’s shooting breeks available, to help you get the right fit and size.
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
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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: Buy 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
- 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
As always, if you want some help, please get in touch hello@onthepegclothing.co.uk, or call us on 0333 050 3973 - we're happy to help!
