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Top 8 Plus Size Walking Pants

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Updated February 20, 2012

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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. 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.

2. Nike Tech 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 fabric wicks away sweat, with mesh panels at the back of the knees for good air flow. It has reflective details for safety. There is a zip pocket in the back waistband for your small essentials. These come in sizes XL, XXL and XXXL.

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3. QuikWik® Loose Fit Tapered Pant

Junonia QwikWik Loose Fit Tapered PantCourtesy of Junonia

These active pants are quick drying and durable with a full-cut hip that tapers to a legging-style fit at the ankle. I like that design as you have freedom of movement, yet no extra fabric flapping around at your ankle. They have a front welt pocket. Available in plus sizes 0-4X.

4. Qwikwik Cross-Waist Capris

Junonia Cross-Waist QwikWik Capri PantsCourtesy of Junonia

QuikWik® fabric pulls moisture away from your body, keeping you dry and more comfortable. They also dry fast once you are done sweating. These capris with a 20-inch inseam have a fashionable cross-over elastic waistband. They are looser below the knee to give you freedom of motion. They don't have pockets.

5. Sporthill InFuzion Versa Pant

These pants are for cold weather walking and snow sports. The wicking fabric will help keep you dry. These are a low rise pant that sits 1 inch below your waistline. They have a small back zip pocket for essentials. Comes in plus sizes 1X-4X.

6. Sporthill Traverse Pants

This style is the most similar to the Sporthill pants I wear throughout the winter. But these have a "tweener" waist that sits 1 inch below your waistline, and a hidden front zipper. I love Sporthill's zippered side pockets - it keeps items secure while also preventing you from hooking your thumbs if you are walking fast with arm motion. It's made of a wicking polypro/lycra blend. The price tag might induce sticker shock, but I can attest that these pants will last for years of regular walking wear. Comes in plus sizes 1X-4X.

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.

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