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Great review ! Love my old Scorpion Covert jeans. A little bulky but they fit great and with the added armor in the knee and hip gives you that extra protection.
I low sided doing about 40 about month ago wearing a pair of REV'IT! Philly 2 and all I got was a half dollar sized hole and it did not go through the lining. My entire left leg had serious trauma, but zero road rash and no breaks. I landed over 250 lbs on my left knee and rolled my ankle pretty bad. So yeah. I crashed and burned in these jeans and I am pretty sure it kept me out of the emergency room.
It’s so frustrating every time I find a pair of jeans that I like and has the right amount of protection especially in the seat, sold out ugh! Are the biggest they make is like a size 38 hell I was born a size 38
I’m patiently waiting for some reviews on new Kevlar riding shirts. I bought one last year that fit too tight in the arms and the snap buttons were too tight and felt like they were gonna rip out of the cloth material (I read about both issues in the reviews but didn’t think it was as bad as it is). Can’t wait to see what’s new for 2020!
Bought a pair on Bull-it sr6 jeans last year. really liked them I just wish there was more height between the crotch and waistband feel likes it needed 1-2 more inches to feel right
I just bought the Klim K Fifty 2 319 euro I got 10 % discount they cost here 345 euro all armor included is a bonus buying a cheaper and buy armor separately will come around the same price
Need some reviews on riding jeans for us biggins! So far I've only seen one video from revzilla on big and tall gear and that was a couple of years ago.
Any slacks? I work in an office and jeans are frowned upon. I'm having a hard time finding slacks that are abrasion resistant and have pockets for knee and hip armour. Hopefully someone out there has some recommendations.
Not really 100% sure what exactly look you are going for when you refer to 'slacks' however, if you search for "chinos' on the RevZilla search bar I think you might be surprised by some of the options we currently have. I would be hesitant to recommend anything specifically since it is based on your office environment in this case, but that should get you started. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our customer service Gear Geeks! - Pat
Draggin’ Jeans work good for me. The armor they offer is worthless to me. It doesn’t stay in place with the Velcro they supply. If armor is an option, it should have a pocket in the jean.
For something slimmer I would suggest taking a look at the Bull-it Tactical Slim Fit Jeans: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bull-it-tactical-slim-fit-jeans These have Covec fibers woven into the jean to create a full abrasion resistant chassis. They also have pockets to accept CE Level 2 armor, available here: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bull-it-ce-level-2-knee-and-hip-armor-kit I hope that helps! -Zack
They do not. If interested in hip armor, you could wear armored shorts or take a look at the following Speed & Strength jeans, which do have hip pockets. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/SpeedStrengthJeans
I had a pair of slim Bull-it jeans and I loved the way they fit me. But unfortunately after 9 months the stitching stated to come undone on the side of the jeans. Is this typical of the brand? Can you recommend something similar?
No, that's not really typical. If looking for something similar, though, consider the Speed and Strength Havoc Taper Fit Jeans. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/SSHavocJeans
Adam B i don’t know about the new John Doe pants but the old models Kamikaze Jeans and Cargo were super high quality with Kevlar not only on the impact zones but the whole pant. Here are some important points to note tho: 1.they fit a size or two smaller compared to let’s say Levi’s Jeans cuz of the Kevlar lining 2.the knee protection only fits perfectly if your bike has forward or mid controls and a smaller angle then 90• will push the protector sideways on your knee 3.some videos marketed the old gear as waterproof which it’s not, it’s water resistant and one can bring the resistance back by steam ironing the fabric 4. iirc the old pants had no option for hip protection
We're lucky in the uk not only do we have quality brands such as Bull-It but Roadskin and BKS.. the Roadskin also have a jean that not only is it fully lined with kevlar but also has it woven in with the denim giving it a triple A rating!!!
I bought a pair of Bull-it SR6 jeans last year. I really liked them but it feels like there's not enough material from the crotch to the waistband. Is that a UK fashion style for the jeans to sit low on the hips or is it just how they made the jeans?
I think it's just the way they are cut, not had that problem myself. Had a pair of Klim that were all kinds of weird. The knees were half way down the shin and the waist band too high making the butt of the jean hang way too loose. I'll never buy online clothing again lol.. best thing you can do is try as many as possible 🤘
So what I get out of most of these comments is that the jeans on the video are AA rated while the best is AAA? Should i google AAA jeans when looking for best protection?
No, the Klim jeans don't have much stretch at all. Consider the Pando Moto Boss 9 Jeans, REV'IT! Moto Jeans, and REV'IT! Philly 2 Jeans though. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/PandoMotoBossJeans_j *bit.ly/REVIT_MotoJeans *bit.ly/REVIT_PhillyJeans_j
Looks like the street and steel's are single stitched down the outside of the legs? If so how is this safe? Ordinary jeans are at least double stitched.
They're actually triple-stitched. The double-stitched seams (two plain seams) are hidden, and then the stitch you see in the contrasting color is a top-stitch seam. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/BestRidingJeans2020
Of all the 32x36 options we have, the Pando Moto Mark Chinos have the most stretch, so they shouldn't ride up when in the riding position. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/32x36_RidingJeans *bit.ly/PandoMotoMarkChinos_j
The Speed and Strength Havov Men's Jeans have a taper fit, but they don't have elastic at the ankles. There are a number of women's armored moto leggings that have a tapered, stretchy fit. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/SSHavocJeans *bit.ly/MotoLeggings_j
Guys if anyone could help I would appreciate it. I have big thighs I use Levi’s 541 which is the athletic cut. Is there a similar fit from the jeans mentioned in the video?
I have slightly larger more athletic thighs (years of Ice Hockey/Skateboarding), and I find that the Klim K Fifty 1 or K Fifty 2's fit as Boot and Straight Cut's respectfully. If you are looking for something a bit more slim at the bottom, I really enjoy the fitment of some of the Pando Moto options out there. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at 877.792.9455 or cs@revzilla.com as they can give you immediate service! - Pat
I’m glad safety is the priority here bc none of these jeans look good but I understand we are not going for looks here so I’m ok with that, Levi’s should just make a riding jean
Draggin jeans, are way priced for you actually get compared to other brands Bull-it jeans feel like crap to wear if you get the fully lined type, quite literally it feels like your're got adult nappies on ( the "adult nappies" came from a magazine review of them, personally found them uncomfortable indeed - most noticeable when having to walk with them on) - compressed into jeans, shame because they are great jeans for riding protection Resurgence jeans are seriously all day comfortable even with the fully line versions with the latest generation armour as standard in the price of them, level of protection greater than my riding leathers for the abrasion test and with better armour than my leathers, practically live in them as they are that comfortable, one of the best sellers for riding jeans in New Zealand, got two pair of them myself. RevZilla, you guys might have to seriously start looking further afield when you do a - product (best of video) cause your choices are looking a bit on the limited side, considering what is actually available over the internet from around the world. Case in point - those Resurgence jeans (fully lined with latest gen armour) that are oh so comfortable, that I wear for everyday riding only cost me under $300 NZD each. Food for thought is it not, considering that I'm one of the many riders who put good performance rather than price as the main consideration when buying riding gear, if that gear is of good performance & price so much the better.
Lyell Harrington , Draggin jeans are probably one the most protective of the current jeans (AAA and level 2). But, yes, very pricey. The most protective are often the most bulky. That’s just physics. Bull-it makes lots of jeans so it’s best to be specific about which ones. They have oneskin (tactical AA rated), lined (covert AAA) and the discontinued (SR6 level 1, SR8 level 2) ones but still on sale at Revzilla. The Bull-it VeloCE are up there with Draggin for abrasion protection but both are going to be bulky. Does Revzilla sell Resurgence? I couldn’t find them on their website. They aren’t going to put videos about jeans they don’t actually sell. There are quite a few great jeans, if that’s your thing, that Revzilla don’t sell. Hood, Resurgence, Roadskin paranoid, and more.
@@martinfoster5163 Resurgence jeans is an Canadian company and they seriously kicking the likes of Draggin jeans & Bull-it jeans in the wallet in the New Zealand market for the shear value of the performance & fit comfort compared to those brands, the other brands from the european zone are facing the same hit in the wallet. 99.9999% of the riding kit in New Zealand is imported so been choosy is the best option you have when it comes to buying kit , my riding kit is basically from all over the world except my riding boots they've alway been Italian. When I brought my first pair of Resurgence Jeans I had three brand choices to choose from in the shop, each of the jeans were all fully lined to 80% full leg(NO NEED OF 100% LEG COVER DUE TO THE BOOT STYLE I RIDE WITH) & back side cover protection/latest gen armour and straight fit cut style - the winner was Resurgence jeans then Draggin jeans then in distant last Bull-it jeans. Was disappointed with the Draggin's due to their excessive price & fit comfort, the Bull-it's were just plain off in the design fit and feel on & off the bike(seriously those riding jeans just didn't work for their purpose), the biggest surprise was the Resurgence jeans - the fit comfort incredible from brand new on & off the bike (like a pair of classic straight fit cut Levi's jeans), the most comfortable temperature wise as well, the armour even comfortable to use( the biggest surprise of the lot) and the best price as well considering that both Draggin's & Bull-it's armour were extra cost. The other thing that the Resurgence jeans proved when it comes to fully lined jeans, you don't have to suffer the adult nappies effect - yes you know you're got a fully lined bit of riding kit on but it can be actually comfortable to wear as well. I was not joking about the magazine review of the Bull-it jeans fully lined type been called adult nappies wedged into jeans, got a pair of them myself( why do you think I was in shop in the first place buying a better pair of jeans). I'll stand by my words about the guys at Revzilla needing to look further afield when doing a best of product video , the choices they presented were looking very limited, I could go into my local bike shop and order just about anything from the around world when it comes to riding kit from their suppliers.
I hate when great products take a lot of time to make it to the States. PMJ jeans are a game changer, Italian fashion, single layer with very high protection and at reasonable price. Revzilla find out how you can get them.
My experience is that no one gives a crap about us big guys. Only one company makes a helmet big enough for my alien head. Jackets are very difficult to find and pants are basically impossible. Probably part of why most chunky cruiser riders don't wear gear.
I’ve been riding for yeeeeeeeears and just can’t bring myself to pay $150 or more for jeans. I understand the value of Kevlar but it’s still a tough sell. In those years, I have worn Carhartt Double Duck paneled jeans and because they’re designed (USA MADE too) for internals knee pads, I simply install D30 pads. When done, $75. Of course I look like I’m at work all the time (Structural Weld Supervisor) but I’m not a fashionable guy😄.
They are pricey, but I ate shit doing over 40 wearing a pair of Revit Philly 2 jeans with C1 armor and they kept me out of the ER. I did have some serious trauma on my left leg, but no breaks or road rash. Just swelling and bruising as I landed on my left knee with about 250lbs plus my bike. Your carhartt's would have been destroyed , but the pads would have most likely saved your knee(s). Sounds like your method may work as well, but not sure if I am sold.
I’d guess Carhartt’s would last 1 second in a slide. Not to mention rip or shred. I consider not only knee pads essential but hip pads too. I’m 56 and can’t afford to be hospitalized and out of work so I take my safety very seriously.
Good jeans for being pragmatic but it seems like the motorcycle Jean designers have no taste for modern fashion. Yeah the jeans work but they look super simple and have little to no style.
I wish someone would address real life practical review of jeans rising up your leg while riding sport bikes and exposing your ankles even with higher shoes.
You can purchase, try on at home, and return within 30 days if you don't like them. However, once you go out and ride with them on the bike, they're yours. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/BestRidingJeans2020
Absolutely they need to keep up with modern cuts. Not all of us are big heavy cruiser guys. They need to show some slim fits, skinny fits, slim tapered
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I think you mean Armalith. Armalith is just a brand name for a specific combination of cotton and UHMWPE fibers. Rokker's high-end RokkerTech Jeans use cotton and UHMWPE in a single layer. The new RokkerTech Rider Jeans use cotton with polyarylate in a single layer to achieve a similar abrasion resistance, so there are a number of options we carry similar to Armalith. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/BestRidingJeans2020
No mention of Rev'it? Seriously their armour is second to none in the comfort department, yet being fashionable. I ride with the same jean day in day out on different bikes no worries. I expect more from your crew Revzilla
This company must be from someplace really expensive like California. You could put Gucci on them, and make them out of diamond studded titanium and I still ain't paying 120 for jeans.
Blue collar South Philadelphia, actually. Protect yourself as well as you can though, as long as you get out and ride we don't judge. Thanks for watching!
Could care less if I look like a Dad after a midlife crisis. Looking for comfy jeans (these look too tight and potential pain in the ass to fit over boots) with good protection and pockets for armor. I figure spending good money on riding jeans beats months of pain and disconfort when 2/3 of your skin is scrapped off on a fall.
Wear regular fit jeans like a normal person. I'm 6' 160lbs and I can't stand skinny jeans, no flexibility and make me look more like a twig than I want to be.
Relaxed fit? Sorry but those scorpions 100% look like they're going to get stuck on my calfs and I'll be pulling the down all the time. Seriously why is it so fucking hard for them to make a looser pair of jeans? No I don't want jnco jeans from 90's but can we big guys who actually go to the gym and DON'T skip leg day get a pair of jeans?
I think you might be after the Klim K Fifty 1 Jeans. They have made this list a few years in the past and are the relaxed cut version of the K Fifty 2 Jeans. Sounds like more of what you are after. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at 877.792.9455 or cs@revzilla.com. Ride safe, -Pat www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-k-fifty-1-jeans
YOU SHALL NOT WEAR NORMAL JEANS WHILE RIDING A MOTORCYCLE IN CASE OF FALLING OFF O_O Unless its jeans that has protection made for motorcycling. Wearing regular jeans is as bad as wearing no pants.
They only mentioned one pair of "jeans", the point I'm making is it sounded like they were going to have women's jeans in each category. @revzilla I buy all my gear from you, so I'm very familiar with your website, but thanks for responding lol
Every single pair of Riding Jeans in this video has some form of Abrasion Resistance built into them. Not all companies use the same materials, but everything on this list is designed to work in a slide. Not sure which one you are referring to but I would recommend taking a look at the product details for whichever one you seem to take issue with. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at cs@revzilla.com or 877.792.9455. Ride safe, -Pat
Useless review and I’m a Revzilla customer so it saddens me to say how bad this review is. Look at Motocap reviews (not mentioned once) or EN13595 level 2 (not mentioned once) or EN17092 certified (mentioned just once). Riding Jeans are not the best solution. The better solution is to get an abrasive resistant undersuit, such as bull-it’s covec airflow suit. Or some other kevlar like undersuit. Then just wear your favorite jeans on top. The undersuit will keep your protection close where it’s needed. The fashion layer can be whatever you like. If you really must buy riding jeans, which is stupid but what the heck, get Draggin’ jeans or Bull-it jeans. Neither of these are mentioned by Revzilla.
Fair point until you dig deeper. The Bull-it Covec airflow suit gets 6 seconds of impact abrasion on EN13595 (tested by Satra) which is not quite enough for level 2 (7 seconds). But more than enough for the new EN17092 AAA (about 4 seconds) in high abrasion zones. You get this all over with the undersuit. Furthermore, I don’t wear the undersuit alone. I’ll wear it UNDER race leathers, UNDER textiles, or UNDER motocross clothes. Obviously I’m adding huge protection down to very little extra. If I were forced to suggest the best rider jeans at any price, I’d pick Draggin’ Next gen seamless (sold as “Drayko Hole shot jeans” on Revzilla for $400) or Bull-it VeloCE Jeans (discontinued but still available in large sizes for about $125). Both get EN13595 level 2 for around 7+ seconds of slide. I’ve got 2 pairs of riding jeans but honestly I don’t wear them much for riding. They don’t fit my typical riding style of mainly adventure (70/30 on/off road).
Martin Foster EN13595 level 2 requires 7 seconds at 18 mph. EN17092 AAA requires the suit to protect against abrasion speeds from 28 (impact zone 3) up to 74 mph (in zone 1).
Absolutely correct but that’s where we need to dig deeper again. The Darmstadt machine starts at a certain speed (74mph as you said for zone 1) then drops the material samples onto the concrete and slides to a full stop under the material’s own friction on the concrete tile. From what I’ve heard by experts, this takes about 3-4 seconds for most material. You can watch videos and time it. I can’t explain why because I’m not a scientist but all the jeans that have passed AAA, also get >=3.5 seconds of slide time on the Cambridge machine. You can do your own checking. But I’ll make a suggestion: Bull-it covert are AAA jeans and the Motocap time is 3.6 so actually they wouldn’t have actually passed EN13595 level 1! Whereas the older Bull-it SR6 jeans were EN1595 level 1 and average around 5 seconds on Motocap’s Cambridge machine. Smarter people than me (PPE scientists/consultants) have said that EN13595 is 40-60% more agressive for abrasion than EN17092. It was made easier for textile makers who complained they couldn’t pass level 1. Like I said, I’m content with AAA or level 1. Level 2 was really designed for racing leathers. In fact, many racing leathers company still use this certification because it was far more stringent than the new one. The best I can say about EN17092 AAA is that the garment MUST include level 2 armour in all major impact zones. That’s new and potentially more important than abrasion for accident injuries.
I don't want skinny stretchy jeans!!!! If I WANTED those, I would take my wife's jeans. I'm A MAN, I dress like a man. Carpenter boot cut, thank you. What's wrong with you guys wearing your women's clothes?????
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As a stunt rider im happy with a old pair of cargo trouser/shorts not the safest but definitely the most comfortable ! 😂
0:57 yoo wth is happening to the dudes left foot lmao 😂
A glitch. Should be patched on the next server maintenance.
Great review ! Love my old Scorpion Covert jeans. A little bulky but they fit great and with the added armor in the knee and hip gives you that extra protection.
I low sided doing about 40 about month ago wearing a pair of
REV'IT! Philly 2 and all I got was a half dollar sized hole and it did not go through the lining. My entire left leg had serious trauma, but zero road rash and no breaks. I landed over 250 lbs on my left knee and rolled my ankle pretty bad. So yeah. I crashed and burned in these jeans and I am pretty sure it kept me out of the emergency room.
Neo Smith I too went down in some RevIT jeans. Pretty sure I would have broken a hip without them.
It’s so frustrating every time I find a pair of jeans that I like and has the right amount of protection especially in the seat, sold out ugh! Are the biggest they make is like a size 38 hell I was born a size 38
My wife and I prefer Draggin Jeans very comfortable when riding all day.
Rev'IT Moto - by far the best jeans I found.
A professional review doesn’t get much better than that; gracias!
Dainese Bonneville... Fantastic jeans, loads of great little features.
I’m patiently waiting for some reviews on new Kevlar riding shirts. I bought one last year that fit too tight in the arms and the snap buttons were too tight and felt like they were gonna rip out of the cloth material (I read about both issues in the reviews but didn’t think it was as bad as it is). Can’t wait to see what’s new for 2020!
I bought the Street and Steal Oakland last year. Good riding jeans for a decent price.
Mine are the Bollister. They’re GREAT
Spurge has some seriously nice hair man
Bought a pair on Bull-it sr6 jeans last year. really liked them I just wish there was more height between the crotch and waistband feel likes it needed 1-2 more inches to feel right
I like the Oakland Jean's.
Are the 2 womens riding pants shown for mid rise or high waisted gals and what are the inseams? I'd need a 33' inseam
Is everyone getting shorter? I need a 36 inseam
Spidi Furioso - best one for me
Those shoes he is wearing (the black ones with the white rim), are those motorcycle shoes? If so which ones are they?
Love my covert pros just wish they were stretchy
I just bought the Klim K Fifty 2 319 euro I got 10 % discount they cost here 345 euro all armor included is a bonus buying a cheaper and buy armor separately will come around the same price
No mention of Dainese or Revit jeans? I own both. By fair the most stylish and functional
Need some reviews on riding jeans for us biggins! So far I've only seen one video from revzilla on big and tall gear and that was a couple of years ago.
What's your jeans waist size and inseam? -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla 44 or 46 x 30
Looking good & low price motorcycle jean pants RAC3? Because I wear knee braces.
Any slacks? I work in an office and jeans are frowned upon. I'm having a hard time finding slacks that are abrasion resistant and have pockets for knee and hip armour. Hopefully someone out there has some recommendations.
Not really 100% sure what exactly look you are going for when you refer to 'slacks' however, if you search for "chinos' on the RevZilla search bar I think you might be surprised by some of the options we currently have. I would be hesitant to recommend anything specifically since it is based on your office environment in this case, but that should get you started. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our customer service Gear Geeks! - Pat
How about Broger, Freestar or Knox?
Draggin’ Jeans work good for me.
The armor they offer is worthless to me.
It doesn’t stay in place with the Velcro they supply.
If armor is an option, it should have a pocket in the jean.
Roadskin jeans are the best 👌🏻
Had them they where crap 0 stretch most uncomfortable Jean I ever bought. There hoodie are good tho.
Only 883 you cant have stretch and CE approval
Anything good for a skinny frame guy that doesn't want a baggy or straight fit? Ideally I want the Klim protection but fitted style, is this possible?
For something slimmer I would suggest taking a look at the Bull-it Tactical Slim Fit Jeans:
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bull-it-tactical-slim-fit-jeans
These have Covec fibers woven into the jean to create a full abrasion resistant chassis. They also have pockets to accept CE Level 2 armor, available here:
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bull-it-ce-level-2-knee-and-hip-armor-kit
I hope that helps!
-Zack
Do the Oaklands have hip pockets for one to add armour to oneself?
They do not. If interested in hip armor, you could wear armored shorts or take a look at the following Speed & Strength jeans, which do have hip pockets. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/SpeedStrengthJeans
I’m wondering if maybe a pair of hip pockets could be added to them or sewn in.
Greeting to all you madmen out there !!!!!
I had a pair of slim Bull-it jeans and I loved the way they fit me. But unfortunately after 9 months the stitching stated to come undone on the side of the jeans. Is this typical of the brand? Can you recommend something similar?
No, that's not really typical. If looking for something similar, though, consider the Speed and Strength Havoc Taper Fit Jeans. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/SSHavocJeans
John Doe Ironhead? Knox Richmond MKII and Shield Single Layer Spectra?
Adam B i don’t know about the new John Doe pants but the old models Kamikaze Jeans and Cargo were super high quality with Kevlar not only on the impact zones but the whole pant.
Here are some important points to note tho:
1.they fit a size or two smaller compared to let’s say Levi’s Jeans cuz of the Kevlar lining
2.the knee protection only fits perfectly if your bike has forward or mid controls and a smaller angle then 90• will push the protector sideways on your knee
3.some videos marketed the old gear as waterproof which it’s not, it’s water resistant and one can bring the resistance back by steam ironing the fabric
4. iirc the old pants had no option for hip protection
Great video! I'm concerned about my paint getting scuffed up. I've even resorted to dress pants under my chaps.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
We're lucky in the uk not only do we have quality brands such as Bull-It but Roadskin and BKS.. the Roadskin also have a jean that not only is it fully lined with kevlar but also has it woven in with the denim giving it a triple A rating!!!
I bought a pair of Bull-it SR6 jeans last year. I really liked them but it feels like there's not enough material from the crotch to the waistband. Is that a UK fashion style for the jeans to sit low on the hips or is it just how they made the jeans?
I think it's just the way they are cut, not had that problem myself. Had a pair of Klim that were all kinds of weird. The knees were half way down the shin and the waist band too high making the butt of the jean hang way too loose. I'll never buy online clothing again lol.. best thing you can do is try as many as possible 🤘
So what I get out of most of these comments is that the jeans on the video are AA rated while the best is AAA? Should i google AAA jeans when looking for best protection?
Yup.. AAA is the better
Do the Klim jeans stretch at all? Stretchy makes for so much more comfort
No, the Klim jeans don't have much stretch at all. Consider the Pando Moto Boss 9 Jeans, REV'IT! Moto Jeans, and REV'IT! Philly 2 Jeans though. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/PandoMotoBossJeans_j
*bit.ly/REVIT_MotoJeans
*bit.ly/REVIT_PhillyJeans_j
What jacket is being worn in this video? Thanks!
It's the REAX Fairmount Riding Shirt. It has all the protection of a jacket, but it looks more casual. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/REAX_Fairmount_j
Looks like the street and steel's are single stitched down the outside of the legs? If so how is this safe? Ordinary jeans are at least double stitched.
They're actually triple-stitched. The double-stitched seams (two plain seams) are hidden, and then the stitch you see in the contrasting color is a top-stitch seam. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/BestRidingJeans2020
Spurgeon.... you look like someone in Black Widow Marvel Movie.....😝
I see what you're doing, but I don't care. I wouldn't be mad at all about being in a movie with Scarlett Johansson. Not at all.
I am a 32x36, 6’4 male rider. What would be the best jeans for myself? Preferably ones that do not raise when I am in riding position.
The SquidRider I’m 6’6” and the street and steel Oakland jeans are juuuust barely long enough. Pretty few options at 36” length
Yeah me too! Finding jeans is a pain normally, add motorcycle specific and it's just a PITA!
Of all the 32x36 options we have, the Pando Moto Mark Chinos have the most stretch, so they shouldn't ride up when in the riding position. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/32x36_RidingJeans
*bit.ly/PandoMotoMarkChinos_j
Wearing TECH90. Still looks new
Is there any riding jeans that have tapered/elastic ankles?
The Speed and Strength Havov Men's Jeans have a taper fit, but they don't have elastic at the ankles. There are a number of women's armored moto leggings that have a tapered, stretchy fit. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/SSHavocJeans
*bit.ly/MotoLeggings_j
No love for the Rev’it Detroit jeans?
What about pull-overs (I guess you'd call them); slip-on pants that you put on over your normal pants? Anything like that exist?
With the slip on pants I think you were describing chaps
So what does someone not short and fat wear? My jeans are 29x36 and I can’t find any motorcycle jeans in my size.
Guys if anyone could help I would appreciate it. I have big thighs I use Levi’s 541 which is the athletic cut. Is there a similar fit from the jeans mentioned in the video?
I have slightly larger more athletic thighs (years of Ice Hockey/Skateboarding), and I find that the Klim K Fifty 1 or K Fifty 2's fit as Boot and Straight Cut's respectfully. If you are looking for something a bit more slim at the bottom, I really enjoy the fitment of some of the Pando Moto options out there. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at 877.792.9455 or cs@revzilla.com as they can give you immediate service! - Pat
RevZilla thanks for the quick reply, I’ll be sure to check all those out. Thanks
Great more straight leg jeans, wish someone would make a bootcut style riding jean.
Seriously! I don't get why almost all riding jeans are so skinny, I mean...we wear riding boots so why not make bootcut riding jeans!
@@PkwyDrive13 Seems that a lot of the riding jeans are geared more towards the Hipster crowd for certain. More fashion than function.
Wow why aren't the Reax jeans on here? They were the best I could find for the money and they are awesome. I love em.
We featured them last year and so wanted to feature some other great options this year. -DrewZilla
No slim cut.. :'(
Best jeans I've tried are Roland Sands and Tobacco Motowear.
I’m glad safety is the priority here bc none of these jeans look good but I understand we are not going for looks here so I’m ok with that, Levi’s should just make a riding jean
Look at PMJ jeans. Street, Deux and New Rider models are single layer.
Include this one in ur review list -> LEVI'S® X ROYAL ENFIELD 512™ SLIM TAPERED FIT - URBAN JEANS
Draggin jeans, are way priced for you actually get compared to other brands
Bull-it jeans feel like crap to wear if you get the fully lined type, quite literally it feels like your're got adult nappies on ( the "adult nappies" came from a magazine review of them, personally found them uncomfortable indeed - most noticeable when having to walk with them on) - compressed into jeans, shame because they are great jeans for riding protection
Resurgence jeans are seriously all day comfortable even with the fully line versions with the latest generation armour as standard in the price of them, level of protection greater than my riding leathers for the abrasion test and with better armour than my leathers, practically live in them as they are that comfortable, one of the best sellers for riding jeans in New Zealand, got two pair of them myself.
RevZilla, you guys might have to seriously start looking further afield when you do a - product (best of video) cause your choices are looking a bit on the limited side, considering what is actually available over the internet from around the world.
Case in point - those Resurgence jeans (fully lined with latest gen armour) that are oh so comfortable, that I wear for everyday riding only cost me under $300 NZD each. Food for thought is it not, considering that I'm one of the many riders who put good performance rather than price as the main consideration when buying riding gear, if that gear is of good performance & price so much the better.
Lyell Harrington , Draggin jeans are probably one the most protective of the current jeans (AAA and level 2). But, yes, very pricey. The most protective are often the most bulky. That’s just physics. Bull-it makes lots of jeans so it’s best to be specific about which ones. They have oneskin (tactical AA rated), lined (covert AAA) and the discontinued (SR6 level 1, SR8 level 2) ones but still on sale at Revzilla. The Bull-it VeloCE are up there with Draggin for abrasion protection but both are going to be bulky.
Does Revzilla sell Resurgence? I couldn’t find them on their website. They aren’t going to put videos about jeans they don’t actually sell. There are quite a few great jeans, if that’s your thing, that Revzilla don’t sell. Hood, Resurgence, Roadskin paranoid, and more.
@@martinfoster5163 Resurgence jeans is an Canadian company and they seriously kicking the likes of Draggin jeans & Bull-it jeans in the wallet in the New Zealand market for the shear value of the performance & fit comfort compared to those brands, the other brands from the european zone are facing the same hit in the wallet.
99.9999% of the riding kit in New Zealand is imported so been choosy is the best option you have when it comes to buying kit , my riding kit is basically from all over the world except my riding boots they've alway been Italian.
When I brought my first pair of Resurgence Jeans I had three brand choices to choose from in the shop, each of the jeans were all fully lined to 80% full leg(NO NEED OF 100% LEG COVER DUE TO THE BOOT STYLE I RIDE WITH) & back side cover protection/latest gen armour and straight fit cut style - the winner was Resurgence jeans then Draggin jeans then in distant last Bull-it jeans.
Was disappointed with the Draggin's due to their excessive price & fit comfort, the Bull-it's were just plain off in the design fit and feel on & off the bike(seriously those riding jeans just didn't work for their purpose), the biggest surprise was the Resurgence jeans - the fit comfort incredible from brand new on & off the bike (like a pair of classic straight fit cut Levi's jeans), the most comfortable temperature wise as well, the armour even comfortable to use( the biggest surprise of the lot) and the best price as well considering that both Draggin's & Bull-it's armour were extra cost.
The other thing that the Resurgence jeans proved when it comes to fully lined jeans, you don't have to suffer the adult nappies effect - yes you know you're got a fully lined bit of riding kit on but it can be actually comfortable to wear as well. I was not joking about the magazine review of the Bull-it jeans fully lined type been called adult nappies wedged into jeans, got a pair of them myself( why do you think I was in shop in the first place buying a better pair of jeans).
I'll stand by my words about the guys at Revzilla needing to look further afield when doing a best of product video , the choices they presented were looking very limited, I could go into my local bike shop and order just about anything from the around world when it comes to riding kit from their suppliers.
im surprised you didnt include the Rev'it Lombard 2
They're included on the full guide page. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/BestRidingJeans2020
I hate when great products take a lot of time to make it to the States. PMJ jeans are a game changer, Italian fashion, single layer with very high protection and at reasonable price. Revzilla find out how you can get them.
Can i order from Italy thru their websites?
How about an inexpensive option for those of us who are a wee bit chunky? An untapped market if ever there was one.
My experience is that no one gives a crap about us big guys. Only one company makes a helmet big enough for my alien head. Jackets are very difficult to find and pants are basically impossible.
Probably part of why most chunky cruiser riders don't wear gear.
What's your jeans size? -DrewZilla
Thats really fucked
I’ve been riding for yeeeeeeeears and just can’t bring myself to pay $150 or more for jeans. I understand the value of Kevlar but it’s still a tough sell. In those years, I have worn Carhartt Double Duck paneled jeans and because they’re designed (USA MADE too) for internals knee pads, I simply install D30 pads. When done, $75. Of course I look like I’m at work all the time (Structural Weld Supervisor) but I’m not a fashionable guy😄.
They are pricey, but I ate shit doing over 40 wearing a pair of Revit Philly 2 jeans with C1 armor and they kept me out of the ER. I did have some serious trauma on my left leg, but no breaks or road rash. Just swelling and bruising as I landed on my left knee with about 250lbs plus my bike. Your carhartt's would have been destroyed , but the pads would have most likely saved your knee(s). Sounds like your method may work as well, but not sure if I am sold.
I’d guess Carhartt’s would last 1 second in a slide. Not to mention rip or shred. I consider not only knee pads essential but hip pads too. I’m 56 and can’t afford to be hospitalized and out of work so I take my safety very seriously.
Why are people falling over??? Learn to ride..
Good jeans for being pragmatic but it seems like the motorcycle Jean designers have no taste for modern fashion. Yeah the jeans work but they look super simple and have little to no style.
I wish someone would address real life practical review of jeans rising up your leg while riding sport bikes and exposing your ankles even with higher shoes.
Could you just get the next size up in length?
I wonder if you can try before you buy? It's an investment.
You can purchase, try on at home, and return within 30 days if you don't like them. However, once you go out and ride with them on the bike, they're yours. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/BestRidingJeans2020
Zero tapered jeans? it's 2020. Need to include something like the Knox Richmond, and if Revzilla doesn't carry them, well you should.
Absolutely they need to keep up with modern cuts. Not all of us are big heavy cruiser guys. They need to show some slim fits, skinny fits, slim tapered
@@yardenl1998 There are skinny jeans out there just not in this video.
Do you ship to India?
We do ship some items outside of the US depending on the brands. Please visit our International Shipping Policy page to read all the information. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at cs@revzilla.com or 877.792.9455. Ride safe, -Pat
www.revzilla.com/international-orders
Why don't you sell any Armalite products...
I think you mean Armalith. Armalith is just a brand name for a specific combination of cotton and UHMWPE fibers. Rokker's high-end RokkerTech Jeans use cotton and UHMWPE in a single layer. The new RokkerTech Rider Jeans use cotton with polyarylate in a single layer to achieve a similar abrasion resistance, so there are a number of options we carry similar to Armalith. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/BestRidingJeans2020
No mention of Rev'it? Seriously their armour is second to none in the comfort department, yet being fashionable. I ride with the same jean day in day out on different bikes no worries. I expect more from your crew Revzilla
A number of REV'IT! Jeans are featured on the full Jeans Guide Page. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/BestRidingJeans2020
This company must be from someplace really expensive like California. You could put Gucci on them, and make them out of diamond studded titanium and I still ain't paying 120 for jeans.
Blue collar South Philadelphia, actually. Protect yourself as well as you can though, as long as you get out and ride we don't judge. Thanks for watching!
Could care less if I look like a Dad after a midlife crisis. Looking for comfy jeans (these look too tight and potential pain in the ass to fit over boots) with good protection and pockets for armor. I figure spending good money on riding jeans beats months of pain and disconfort when 2/3 of your skin is scrapped off on a fall.
The scorpion coverts are cool if you live in the 90’s
“Value” assessments from a single ride is incomplete at best unless you crashed in them.
Hey guys maybe you should carry jeans a little bit bigger than size 38 hell I was born a size 38
Talk about dad jeans 😳 it’s hard to find good jeans these days
$280.00 😅😂
Good info and delivery here, gents. But ugh.. I can hardly watch anymore.
Brandon: "Now, ..." a million times
Spurge: "So, ..." a thousand times
Paying $130+ for a pair of jeans is absolutely ridiculous
no kidding just buy a pair of walmart jeans and some Kevlar Cloth sew it inside where it is needed
anybody thought of making their own
Why no best skinny/slim fit??? Help us skinny guys out!
Eat more and lift weights girly man.
Wear regular fit jeans like a normal person. I'm 6' 160lbs and I can't stand skinny jeans, no flexibility and make me look more like a twig than I want to be.
Rev it lombard 2 work great for me and I got thin legs 👍
They're all pretty skinny..
Have a cheeseburger
for the love of god, if your fat, do not, i repeat, do not wear skinny jeans.
Relaxed fit? Sorry but those scorpions 100% look like they're going to get stuck on my calfs and I'll be pulling the down all the time.
Seriously why is it so fucking hard for them to make a looser pair of jeans?
No I don't want jnco jeans from 90's but can we big guys who actually go to the gym and DON'T skip leg day get a pair of jeans?
I think you might be after the Klim K Fifty 1 Jeans. They have made this list a few years in the past and are the relaxed cut version of the K Fifty 2 Jeans. Sounds like more of what you are after. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at 877.792.9455 or cs@revzilla.com. Ride safe, -Pat
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-k-fifty-1-jeans
some pretty unfashionable dad jeans here. u guys should at least suggest some more updated skinny styles like the uglybros.
Why would one buy jeans without a full lining? Beats me.
Women jeans for someone who has 34” inseams, and big
YOU SHALL NOT WEAR NORMAL JEANS WHILE RIDING A MOTORCYCLE IN CASE OF FALLING OFF O_O
Unless its jeans that has protection made for motorcycling.
Wearing regular jeans is as bad as wearing no pants.
nothing American about anti-2A Levi's
Maybe a TRUE women’s gear appraisel? Felt glossed over and of little help
As usual the 1 pair of women's jeans was an afterthought... Waste of my time to watch you guys once again claim to include women and then fail!
TJ Jones probably need a separate segment for women as fit needs for y’all are more specific. Granted, they mentioned two options.
I mean they did mention 2 options...they could have all together just didn't mention any.
Please see our dedicated Women's Gear Guide for additional options. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/BestWomensGear2020_j
They only mentioned one pair of "jeans", the point I'm making is it sounded like they were going to have women's jeans in each category. @revzilla I buy all my gear from you, so I'm very familiar with your website, but thanks for responding lol
Why the HELL is a non-abrasive jean on this list? This is a motorcycle/safety video
Every single pair of Riding Jeans in this video has some form of Abrasion Resistance built into them. Not all companies use the same materials, but everything on this list is designed to work in a slide. Not sure which one you are referring to but I would recommend taking a look at the product details for whichever one you seem to take issue with. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at cs@revzilla.com or 877.792.9455. Ride safe, -Pat
All of these jeans looks like they were made for women and the men look like women in them.
😂
All ugly jeans
Useless review and I’m a Revzilla customer so it saddens me to say how bad this review is. Look at Motocap reviews (not mentioned once) or EN13595 level 2 (not mentioned once) or EN17092 certified (mentioned just once).
Riding Jeans are not the best solution. The better solution is to get an abrasive resistant undersuit, such as bull-it’s covec airflow suit. Or some other kevlar like undersuit. Then just wear your favorite jeans on top. The undersuit will keep your protection close where it’s needed. The fashion layer can be whatever you like.
If you really must buy riding jeans, which is stupid but what the heck, get Draggin’ jeans or Bull-it jeans. Neither of these are mentioned by Revzilla.
Martin Foster Covec Airflow offers only level 1 protection and doesn't mention any of your security standards either. Yikes!
Fair point until you dig deeper. The Bull-it Covec airflow suit gets 6 seconds of impact abrasion on EN13595 (tested by Satra) which is not quite enough for level 2 (7 seconds). But more than enough for the new EN17092 AAA (about 4 seconds) in high abrasion zones. You get this all over with the undersuit.
Furthermore, I don’t wear the undersuit alone. I’ll wear it UNDER race leathers, UNDER textiles, or UNDER motocross clothes. Obviously I’m adding huge protection down to very little extra.
If I were forced to suggest the best rider jeans at any price, I’d pick Draggin’ Next gen seamless (sold as “Drayko Hole shot jeans” on Revzilla for $400) or Bull-it VeloCE Jeans (discontinued but still available in large sizes for about $125). Both get EN13595 level 2 for around 7+ seconds of slide.
I’ve got 2 pairs of riding jeans but honestly I don’t wear them much for riding. They don’t fit my typical riding style of mainly adventure (70/30 on/off road).
Martin Foster EN13595 level 2 requires 7 seconds at 18 mph. EN17092 AAA requires the suit to protect against abrasion speeds from 28 (impact zone 3) up to 74 mph (in zone 1).
Absolutely correct but that’s where we need to dig deeper again. The Darmstadt machine starts at a certain speed (74mph as you said for zone 1) then drops the material samples onto the concrete and slides to a full stop under the material’s own friction on the concrete tile. From what I’ve heard by experts, this takes about 3-4 seconds for most material. You can watch videos and time it. I can’t explain why because I’m not a scientist but all the jeans that have passed AAA, also get >=3.5 seconds of slide time on the Cambridge machine.
You can do your own checking. But I’ll make a suggestion: Bull-it covert are AAA jeans and the Motocap time is 3.6 so actually they wouldn’t have actually passed EN13595 level 1! Whereas the older Bull-it SR6 jeans were EN1595 level 1 and average around 5 seconds on Motocap’s Cambridge machine.
Smarter people than me (PPE scientists/consultants) have said that EN13595 is 40-60% more agressive for abrasion than EN17092. It was made easier for textile makers who complained they couldn’t pass level 1. Like I said, I’m content with AAA or level 1. Level 2 was really designed for racing leathers. In fact, many racing leathers company still use this certification because it was far more stringent than the new one.
The best I can say about EN17092 AAA is that the garment MUST include level 2 armour in all major impact zones. That’s new and potentially more important than abrasion for accident injuries.
I don't want skinny stretchy jeans!!!! If I WANTED those, I would take my wife's jeans. I'm A MAN, I dress like a man. Carpenter boot cut, thank you. What's wrong with you guys wearing your women's clothes?????
It does seem to be getting more difficult to find a pair of riding jeans that doesn't cater to the Hipster crowd nowadays.
"Ok boomer" is such an annoying/overused response to these types of comments, but ok boomer.