I bought a pair of motorcycle jeans online - the seat and knee joints are reinforced with Kevlar and I'm going to get some armor inserts to protect my knees from impact just in case I do go down on the bike.
The Kevlar feels different than cotton, it's not quite as soft. The jeans are very thick already and that thickness it tripled in the areas of Kevlar reinforcement. It takes some getting used to.
I know some guys who think I'm an idiot for going with motorcycle denim instead of leather or a commuting suit. It's not that I have anything against leather, but I can't afford it and a 6'4" guy in leather pants in the Bay Area is ... well, let's just say that I won't be going to The Castro. The jeans are comfortable, look reasonably good and are improved safety over regular pants.
The Kevlar feels different than cotton, it's not quite as soft. The jeans are very thick already and that thickness it tripled in the areas of Kevlar reinforcement. It takes some getting used to.
I know some guys who think I'm an idiot for going with motorcycle denim instead of leather or a commuting suit. It's not that I have anything against leather, but I can't afford it and a 6'4" guy in leather pants in the Bay Area is ... well, let's just say that I won't be going to The Castro. The jeans are comfortable, look reasonably good and are improved safety over regular pants.