Does anyone still wear this sort of combo? It's my preferred get-up but seems to be not what manufacturers are pushing these days, the majority offer all textile or all leather combinations. Is it because textile suits are so much more protective these days or just the trend.
I can't quite bring myself to fully trust textile trousers - which is illogical as I'm happy wearing a textile jacket - because I'm aware of the damage that can happen to lower limbs in a tumble. Should I trust textile more or is it still a compromise, offering a degree of protection as well as handy weather resistance without resorting to carrying a pair of over trousers for safety?
I can't quite bring myself to fully trust textile trousers - which is illogical as I'm happy wearing a textile jacket - because I'm aware of the damage that can happen to lower limbs in a tumble. Should I trust textile more or is it still a compromise, offering a degree of protection as well as handy weather resistance without resorting to carrying a pair of over trousers for safety?