Zara's £25.99 Flowing Wide-Leg Trousers have sparked a wave of complaints after shoppers reported injuries from tripping over the garment. The hashtag #Zaratrousers has amassed over 2,000 TikTok videos showing falls, cuts, and bruises. One creator, Morgana, posted a clip of her scraped elbow, busted knee, and smashed phone, which has been viewed 2.3 million times. Another user, Lina, joked: 'There should be a Netflix documentary about these pants. Fave pants ever but I almost died like eight times while wearing them.' Her video also exceeded two million views.
Design Flaw Identified
The issue lies in the wide-leg, flimsy design, which easily catches the foot and causes falls. Fashion design director Emile Vidal Carr explained: 'They can catch on bicycle chains, escalators, machinery, or other moving equipment. The extra fabric may cause you to trip, especially on stairs or uneven ground.' Personal stylist Clare Chambers added: 'The wider the leg, the more likely it is to get caught and wrapped around the opposite leg/foot causing the wearer to trip and fall. It's impossible to free the trapped foot quickly enough to break the fall, so you literally face-plant.'
Wider Trend Concerns
Wide-leg trousers are a staple across the high street, not just Zara. Emile noted: 'Floaty trousers are generally a staple of the high street collections. Wide-leg and relaxed-fit trousers have been a major fashion trend for the past several years.' Clare said they are 'the trouser shape of summer ’26' due to the heatwave. However, the design poses risks similar to other hazardous clothing items like high heels or jackets with pockets that can snag. Metro reached out to Zara for comment but has not received a response.
