Jeans recommendations?

[Triple J]

I've never thought they were too hot, but that probably depends on your tolerance and what conditions you ride in. I'm in the pacific northwest, so 90-95 is about as hot as it gets...rarely. They're not tight though, so air can get between them and you...there isn't any venting though.

On hot days I would just wear shorts beneath them, and that helped.

[ChrisK]

Icon just released these: http://icon1000.com/collection/icon-1000-rouser-denim-pant/

They're pretty pricey, in my book, at $230. They seem nice though.

[DucDucGoos]

www.uglybrosusa.com

They have some stylish/ functional jeans!!!!

[Triple J]

^^

Zero abrasion protection.  Not to mention the odd styling of all but a couple of their styles.

[oldndumb]

^^

Zero abrasion protection.  Not to mention the odd styling of all but a couple of their styles.

Did you read the product brochure? It states Kevlar weave (whatever that means), and shows padding inserts. The styling on all but one is not my cup of tea, but I am the last person who should do a fashion critique. 

[Triple J]

Did you read the product brochure? It states Kevlar weave (whatever that means), and shows padding inserts.

Padding isn't abrasion resistance, and I don't see "kevlar weave" anywhere in the brochure, just 12 oz. denim (97% cotton/3% spandex). They use YKK zippers though!  

edit...it's not in the brochure, but in the shop section. Looks like a couple of their models have either a kevlar weave or kevlar liner of some sort. OK...maybe some abrasion resistance. Most of their pants don't though, and they're very vague on what it means, so can't tell if it's in the fabric or if it's just the yarn they use on the seams

The Lean Angle jeans are the only ones with tested protection...plus, they look normal.

[He Man]

I know some people dontu se a kevlar weave but use a full kevlar liner.

Fine for cooler temps, but try that in the summer. I rather wear perf leathers everywhere and look retarded than wear those jeans.

[d3vi@nt]

I know some people dontu se a kevlar weave but use a full kevlar liner.

Fine for cooler temps, but try that in the summer. I rather wear perf leathers everywhere and look retarded than wear those jeans.

Agreed. And I don't get why the better jeans cost 2-3 times what I paid for my good leathers with full armor. But I still can't bring myself to walk up and down the grocery aisles looking like a stormtrooper.

[Desert Dust]

I'm in the market for a pair of riding jeans. I have a pair of Rev'it jeans that are about worn out. I would buy them again, but the ones I've seen are around $200.00 I might try a pair of these Sliders for under $100.00 at Competition Accessories.

http://www.compacc.com/p/sliders-kevlar-motorcycle-riding-jeans-4-0

Has anybody has any experience with these? They use 13.5 oz. denim and Kevlar, which is better material than advertised for some of the $300.00 jeans.   

[d3vi@nt]

I'm in the market for a pair of riding jeans. I have a pair of Rev'it jeans that are about worn out. I would buy them again, but the ones I've seen are around $200.00 I might try a pair of these Sliders for under $100.00 at Competition Accessories.

http://www.compacc.com/p/sliders-kevlar-motorcycle-riding-jeans-4-0

Has anybody has any experience with these? They use 13.5 oz. denim and Kevlar, which is better material than advertised for some of the $300.00 jeans.   

Nice find. I did a bunch of reading last night after I saw your post.  Seems a lot of folks preferred Draggin jeans over Sliders. MCN rated them as one of their top picks and they're not much more at $120.

http://www.dragginjeans.com/classic-mens/

[Desert Dust]

Nice find. I did a bunch of reading last night after I saw your post.  Seems a lot of folks preferred Draggin jeans over Sliders. MCN rated them as one of their top picks and they're not much more at $120.

http://www.dragginjeans.com/classic-mens/

Those Draggin' jeans look nice- 14.5 oz. denim + Kevlar. They look great & well made. I ordered a pair of Sliders and knee armor earlier today.   

[The ModFather]

Those Draggin Jeans should be called Mom Jeans. 

[The ModFather]

Now these are some good looking Jeans...

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

[1.21GW]

Now these are some good looking Jeans...

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

I have these.  Good jeans, look nice off the bike.  Problem is they don't have inside pockets for knee inserts, just extra fabric for more protection.  I believe these have the pocket, but of course they don't look as good:

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

[1.21GW]

And for anyone with cash to burn, I tried a pair of these on at Revzilla this spring.  Liked 'em but was not going to pay $500 for riding jeans.  They do look pretty good and use a certain type of knee insert that is supposed to be very good in terms of protection and fit/feel.

http://www.therokkercompany.com/2012/?lang=en