Jeans recommendations?

[d3vi@nt]

I'm in the market for some kevlar jeans with extra protection. I'd like something with removable knee armor, and  hip padding if there's anything like that out there.

I do a lot of short commutes and errands and just don't want to leather-up for that. I want something with more protection than my Levi's and something I could potentially wear around the office for the day, so something comfortable and subdued (e.g. no big flashy logos, etc.).

Any recommendations?

[DarkMonster620]

for the past few years I've been using icon . . . they look a bit odd, sort of fitted at waist and wide legs . . . back then they costed around $100

[Ak1nza]

I have a pair of Maple Jeans -  http://www.maplemoto.com/collections/kevlar-motorcycle-jeans.  They're kevlar lined where it matters and come with removable Forcefield knee and hip armor.  These are raw denim which have a break in process and get more comfortable as you break them in.  They aren't cheap but they don't look like motorcycle jeans one bit.

At an even higher price point, Rokker jeans are real nice too - http://www.revzilla.com/rokker-jeans.  Too pricey for me though, but I've seen them in person and they're well made, come with removable D3O armor and they have waterproof options as well.  

These are the two I know of which you can wear all day off the bike and not look like you're wearing any motorcycle gear. 

Oh and Rev'It has also just released some jeans as well.  But I've never seen nor try them.  Revzilla has them in stock.

[Triple J]

Considering the price of those jeans, I'd get a pair of Aerostitch Darien overpants. More protection, and more useful. Wear whatever pants you want underneath! Not quite as easy for quick errands, but way better for going to the office.

http://www.aerostich.com/darien-pants.html

[SpikeC]

 The Aerostich pants are a great option, you can get in and out of them in under 10 seconds, and they provide a high level of protection with water proof ness as well. They don't look half bad off the bike too.

[danaid]

 I reccemend Dainese D1 jeans.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-d1-kevlar-jeans

They are the top Kevlar jeans they make and are made with a very thick fabric and are stylish. The only drawback is they are considered as "urban" jeans by  Dainese and have thin knee pads installed. I removed these pads and ordered replacement forcefield knee pads, which are of the proper thickness.
There is also a new variation of the D1 jean that is cheaper, it has beefier knee pads (J kit) sold separately.
These are now my go to riding pants.

[The ModFather]

Dainese D6 look like normal jeans. If you have the means...

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-d6-kevlar-jeans

[HotIce]

They don't look anywhere close to the ones I have at home 

[Skybarney]

You sir, have a lovely ass.   

[DexterMorgan]

You sir, have a lovely ass.   

[Privateer]

years ago people always said the draggin jeans from australia were the best. /shrug

I have a couple pair of Shift jeans but they don't make them any more.  no padding inside tho, but I wouldn't trust inserts like that to stay in place when needed.   I wear the Bohn adventure pants under my kevlar jeans.

[scoprire]

There's a member on ADVrider that got together w/ his father from the garment industry and designed their on jeans.  Expensive, but very nice. 
http://leananglejeans.com/

[Triple J]

There's a member on ADVrider that got together w/ his father from the garment industry and designed their on jeans.  Expensive, but very nice. 
http://leananglejeans.com/

I'm not much of a riding jeans guy due to the lack of real protection, but these look really nice and seem to offer great protection! 

If I still had a street bike I'd be all over a pair for weekend rides.

[d3vi@nt]

There's a member on ADVrider that got together w/ his father from the garment industry and designed their on jeans.  Expensive, but very nice. 
http://leananglejeans.com/

Nice find. That's pretty much what I've been looking for, but a bit out of my price range.

I'll probably end up going with something like the recommended Aerostitch overpants; okay protection, quick on/off, and won't break the bank.

Anyone runs into any other options, please post it up. Really good info so far.

Thanks!

[1.21GW]

Kinda a small thread jack here: but can you share more on your Darien pants, Triple J?

I have Dainese kevlar jeans (don't know the model #) and like them, but they don't have pad pockets.  I've tried wearing separate under-padding, but it can be very uncomfortable and cuts off circulation to my knees on longer rides.  Anyway, was looking for a new riding pant that could we used casually (i.e. no leather).  I heard so many good things about Aerostitch in general, I'm considering the Darien.  The Falstaff are appealing, too, but definitely a large bump in price.

My concern is really related to heat.  I rarely ride in the rain and therefore don't require Gor-tex.  I fear the Darien may be too warm for me in summer riding.  There are the Darien Light on the Aerostitch website, but I worry that maybe the lightness sacrifices protection/durability.

Any thoughts?