[fingers]

He looks 100% better with the Dickens trousers than with those stupid "cut-offs".

[Abhorsen]

Originally Posted by fingers

He looks 100% better with the Dickens trousers than with those stupid "cut-offs".

Steve wearing cut offs is at least understandable, but why the hell is John James not out of short trousers yet? Seriously, though the whole series he has not worn full length trousers or jeans.

[mizzy25]

i cant c why steve cant wear long trousers myself

[Zippy]

Steve has short stump legs so why the hell does he need long trousers?

Talk sense.

[Niamh.]

it's summer

[Kaaarenn!]

They are allowed to wear whatever length trousers they want lol It's not that much of a big deal.

[fingers]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

it's summer

Oh, right, it's to keep the steel cool!

[fingers]

Originally Posted by Kaaarenn!

They are allowed to wear whatever length trousers they want lol It's not that much of a big deal.

Quite right! It also makes it absolutely obvious that he has prosthetic legs, something not too clear when his trousers come down to his shoes.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by fingers

Oh, right, it's to keep the steel cool!

well, it was in reply to why both him and John James wear short pants but I would imagine short pants would be easier for Steve and would get in the way less and allows easier access for taking them on and off, he said they get uncomfortable after a while

[fingers]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

well, it was in reply to why both him and John James wear short pants but I would imagine short pants would be easier for Steve and would get in the way less and allows easier access for taking them on and off, he said they get uncomfortable after a while

He never removes his legs while wearing trousers.

[Angus]

Originally Posted by Abhorsen

Steve wearing cut offs is at least understandable, but why the hell is John James not out of short trousers yet? Seriously, though the whole series he has not worn full length trousers or jeans.

He's still stuck in Wayne's World. I never realised the Aussies were so behind in fashion.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by fingers

He never removes his legs while wearing trousers.

probably not because he's on TV but maybe he does in his normal life and that's why he has short pants. Does it matter?

[hotleggs]

Steve does look better

he looked like johnny 5 with those short 1s , and he wears them everyday

does he wash them >?

[Zippy]

he wears short pants because THEYRE MORE COMFORTABLE.

Simple as. And Im sure he wears them all the time at home too so its normal for him. Silly thing to make an issue of really. Especially in summer!

[hotleggs]

Originally Posted by Zippy

he wears short pants because THEYRE MORE COMFORTABLE.

Simple as. And Im sure he wears them all the time at home too so its normal for him. Silly thing to make an issue of really. Especially in summer!

yeah but why do they always look like the same 1s

and i bet we could always bet what steves gonna wear his jeans and his vest lol

but i do still like steve , hes better than some in there

[30stone]

Im sure its easier for him in those shorts than long trousers.


And why should jj wear trousers..

I wear
Tracksuit bottoms when i go gym.
Jeans when ive been out at night.. bars casino etc etc..
Trousers at work..

If im in my house up the shops.. go to town, go to friends walk the dog etc ive been in shorts for like 3 months..

Wear shorts as much as possible.

[hotleggs]

he wears the same stuff he must stink

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Abhorsen

Steve wearing cut offs is at least understandable, but why the hell is John James not out of short trousers yet? Seriously, though the whole series he has not worn full length trousers or jeans.

John James has the skinniest calves I've ever seen. His legs look like one of Gandhi's split in half.

[fingers]

Steve doesn't wear shorts he wears cut off long trousers or jeans and he can't remove his legs if he keeps them on, simple.

[hotleggs]

does he have pjs ?

[rosebay11]

Originally Posted by fingers

Quite right! It also makes it absolutely obvious that he has prosthetic legs, something not too clear when his trousers come down to his shoes.

Way back, Steve explained that he prefers that people know that he has prosthetic legs, rather than attemp to cover up the fact.

IMO, they are sort of a badge of honour, considering all he's been through. Other considerations aside, why shouldn't he show them off?

[fingers]

All I said was he looks 100% better in his Dickens trousers!

[rosebay11]

Originally Posted by fingers

All I said was he looks 100% better in his Dickens trousers!

Okay, fingers. I take your point! I agree - he looks well in full-length trousers - but it's down to his choice, what he feels more comfortable wearing.

[Omah]

Douglas Bader never wore "shorts" :

http://www.donny.co.uk/Doncaster/eca...trians/203.jpg

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by Omah

Douglas Bader never wore "shorts" :

http://www.donny.co.uk/Doncaster/eca...trians/203.jpg

I wouldnt say never, he mentions wearing shorts etc in his book Reach for The Sky by Paul Brickhill I think. How he preferred shorts when using the stump as he called it. Saved the trousers twirling round the metal tubing. (centre in the photo below)

Incidentally most of Baders prosthetic limbs were leg formed:



Plus there is also the social convention he was injured in the 30's. Men didnt really wear shorts much until more recently. As for your photo, thats a flying suit, the RAF have never issued shorts for flying.