Jeans made for riding

[ericjmense]

[acoder]

Don't have them, but they're quickly rising to the top of my "To Buy" list.

http://www.newenough.com/joe_rocket_steel_jeans_page_private.htm

[scratch]

Draggin' Jeans http://www.dragginjeans.com/index.html
Something similar made in U.K. (looking for website)
http://www.motorcycle-uk.com/giali/Denimjeans.html
http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/
http://www.brosh.com/store.asp
Bohn armor; maybe something you can wear under jeans (looking for website)
http://www.actionstation.com/body_armour2.html#Pants
$50 Fieldsheer Carbolex overpants (swanky at 8-points; no armor though)(looking for thread about the points system)
http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11099&highlight=points+purple

Sometimes it's just amazing what you can find: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-jeans/

[MstrsLilBrat]

I know many people like Draggin Jeans...
Icon has some also.

[RedShift]

I've heard good things about the Icon Jeans.  Icon has several pant flavors, including mostly-white Icon Trimax Mesh Pants that I've been wanting to look at in "real" life.

I personally have a pair of Draggin' Jeans, relaxed fit.  Must say they are one of the best pair of jeans (for fit) I've owned for some time, even if they were $90.  Haven't been bothered with them in the heat, but then it's usually the jacket that needs the ventilation.

Haven't put them to the ultimate test, and hope never to.  I know they're not as protective as leather, but I have yet to find a pair of cowhide britches that fit my size comfortably.

[gavin]

I have a pair of the Draggin' Jeans.  Like RedShift said, they're surprisingly comfortable and look great.  Really well made.

Unfortunately, I did put them to the test on a low-speed high-side.  The jeans made it out with nary a scratch, but because they are loose-fit my knee got an ugly friction burn.  I don't have pictures but I still have the scar.  I'd recommend wearing pads under them.

For now, I'm only wearing leather until I can get some pads.

-Gavin

[scratch]

I'll bet you wouldn't have received any scars if they were tight enough. One of the reasons racers call their leathers their 'second skin' is because of the tight fit.

[denman]

i have some atomic jeans,they fit me about as good as any,they are ok i guess.

[alexXx]

you can also look to pads that cover the shins and knees as well...they could just turn out to be cheaper than draggin jeans or the like...icon has armor pads, or you could just pick up motocross pads...but if you do make sure to pick up the ones with three straps (two below the knee and one above)...i use those and wear my normal jeans...


- alex

[gavin]

I'll bet you wouldn't have received any scars if they were tight enough. One of the reasons racers call their leathers their 'second skin' is because of the tight fit.

I agree with you, but I don't think Draggin' makes skin-tight jeans.  Even if they did I wouldn't buy them.  What's the point?  Just wear leather.

-Gavin

[RedShift]

I've read in other posts that if you buy the Classic Fit Draggin' Jeans, that's exactly what you get -- a tight-fitting pair.  Heard that if you buy your dimensions that there's no room for armor and you'd better have skinny legs and your weight under control.

And then there's the classic way to shrink a pair -- take a shower in them and let them dry while wearing them.  

[gavin]

I've read in other posts that if you buy the that's exactly what you get -- a tight-fitting pair.  Heard that if you buy your dimensions that there's no room for armor and you'd better have skinny legs and your weight under control.

That's the pair I have.  The problem is around the knees and upper calves.  If you get them tight fitting there, you wind up looking like Cher in a bad 80's video.

-Gavin