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Top Plus Size Walking Pants

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Updated May 12, 2013

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Walking pants must move with you, wick away moisture, and keep you comfortable on your walks. I prefer modern technical fabrics that wick away sweat, but some will feel most comfortable in cotton.

1. REI Sport Pants Plus Sizes

REI Sport PantsCourtesy of REI

These pants in polyester/spandex have 4-way stretch. They are simple pull-on pants with a mid-rise. They have a small drop-in pocket a the waistband to carry your keys or small items. They come in sizes 1X and 2X.

2. Nike Extended Size Filament Capri

Nike Plus-Size Tech CapriCourtesy of Pricegrabber

Nike figured out that walkers and runners come in all sizes. This tech running capri is built for performance. The Dri-Fit fabric wicks away sweat. It has reflective details for safety. There is a zip pocket in the back waistband for your small essentials. These come in sizes 1X, 2X and 3X.

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3. REI Sport Capris

REI Sport CaprisCourtesy of REI

These sport capris are made from sweat-wicking polyester/spandex that allows flexibility in all directions. They are of a simple pull-on design with a drop-in pocket at the waist, just like their sports pants. I prefer their looser fit around the knees compared to tights or capris that fit tight on the calf. Sizes 1X-3X.

4. REI Convertible Pants

REI Sahara Convertible PantsCourtesy of Pricegrabber

REI has the popular zip-off convertible pants that are loved by travelers. The Sahara No-Sit Zip version features side zippers on the lower legs so you can zip them off while standing and without getting the legs dirty from your trail shoes. They have cargo pockets and expedition styling. They are made of out fast-drying nylon. They come in sizes 16 to 24.

5. REI Fleet Skapris

REI Fleet SkaprisCourtesy of REI

This running skirt and capris combo can keep you moving in style in cooler weather. They have a back lumbar pocket for small essentials. They have mesh panels at the back waistband and back of the knees for ventilation. The skirt is 14.5 inches long. They come in sizes 1X - 3X.

6. AnyAction Stretch Convertible Pants

Junonia AnyAction Convertible PantsCourtesy of Junonia

For hiking and travel, convertible cargo pants come in handy. These pants are made in a stretch polyester/lycra fabric. The bottoms of the legs zip off to convert them into capri pants with a 23-inch inseam. The curved front pockets double as belt loops, and they have a flat side cargo pocket. They come in plus sizes 1X-6X.

7. QuikWik Long Capri

Junonia QwikWik Long CapriCourtesy of Junonia

This capri is close-fitting, so you can wear it by itself or layer under looser shorts or skirts. They are made of sweat-wicking antimicrobial fabric. The inseam length is 21 inches. They don't have pockets. They comes in XL and plus sizes 1X-6X.

8. QwikWik Leggings

When you want full-length performance tights, these are a good choice. They come in sizes XL - 6X.

9. Nike Legend 2.0 Regular Fit Capri

These mid-rise capris have a powermesh panel in the waistband to help smooth and flatten. The Dri-Fit poly/spandex fabric wicks away sweat. It has a small interior pocket at the waist. Comes in plus sizes 1X-3X.

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