5-Reasons - Susan

We ran a competition in the May 2023 issue of the Genus Potpourri magazine.  5 reasons to love Genus trousers.  Susan won a Genus voucher for £50.

1. Stab proof secateur pocket

2. Raised waistband at the back.

3. Smart and comfy enough to wear out of the garden too.

4. Wind and shower resistant so comfy in light rain.

5. Built in knee pads.

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