Lady bikers - Draggin Jeans?

PiercedMrsP · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Karma :

One for the lady bikers...

My birthday is coming up and as its a big one (30 - eeep!) I'm angling for the cash for some Draggin Jeans. I've got my eye on the Minx or possibly Slix ones. Was wondering if anyone has tried these and what they thought of them in terms of comfort, fitting, quality, etc? I've read a couple of reviews which say they come up small but this might be just the Slix.

I hate ordering clothes when I can't try them on and this is a lot of pennies to fork out for something that might not fit!

Any advice muchly appreciated Smile

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waffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Karma :

I have some draggin ladies jeans, I'm away from home for a few days so can't check what type they are. I think they may be the Minx ones. Mine are low-rise so unless I wear a longer top I do tend to give the car behind an interesting view! They come up really long too. I grabbed many pairs when trying them on so didn't go by size but they are fairly snug.

I find that the fit and styling of them are very good, stitching is great and they have the extra Kevlar on the knees, hips and arse. I have had them for a fair few years and they still look new.
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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Do you have anywhere nearby where you can try a pair on before ordering?

I think you're within your rights to send them back if they don't fit anyway, bit of a hassle I know, but worth bearing in mind.
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PiercedMrsP · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 18 Aug 2012 Karma :

Thanks for the info Waffles. Maybe it was just the Slix that came up small, but I prefer the bootcut look of the Minx anyway.

Vincent, sadly my local shops appear not to stock them, or at least the ladies ones. They don't cater that well for women or cruiser riders (never mind the two combined) and mainly stock pretty matching sets of leathers and the sort of things more suited to sports bikes, even though I'm sure there are sporty riders who would like to ride in jeans when it's hot! The only exception is the Harley dealership, who of course only stock their own stuff and I'd feel a right tit wearing Harley gear when I ride a suzuki lol

Just out of interest, are there any other female cruiser riders on here? It seems we're not a common breed!
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Can sadly no longer be seen tearing up the road on my Honda Shadow 1100 ACE as she was stolen by thieving scum on 3/7/13.
Now the proud owner of a Suzuki VL800 Volusia and a huge Almax security chain Smile

hellkat · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

*wanders off to see whether Draggin jeans come in really fat-arse bastard size*

Nope ... oh well.

Islander · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Aug 2012 Karma :

From a bloke perspective my Draggin jeans are definitely a tighter fit than my Hoods or my normal jeans based on standard sizing. My OH has a pair of Draggins too and similarly, they're a snugger fit.

Female cruiser riders on BCF include Scorps and Yambabe IIRC. Smile

hedgehugger · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Karma :

I don't have the jeans but I do have Draggin cargo trousers.
The size 12 is the same size as the 32's.
The ones aimed at men seem to be a better fit than the 12's.

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Louise · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

I have the draggin Cargo pants, altho they are the mens one. I had to go up a size with mine, but i also asked my other female friend who has ladies & she also had to go up a size.

Islander · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Aug 2012 Karma :

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Lo · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 07 Apr 2013 Karma :

Are the jeans comfortable and suitable to wear all day? I guess I'm asking if they could be mistaken for normal jeans in terms of how they look and feel?

The Draggin website does say the Slix jeans come up a size small:
https://www.dragginjeans.net/Womens/Jeans/Stretch-Material/Womens-Slix/flypage.tpl.html
Haven't seen that for the other styles though.

Islander · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Aug 2012 Karma :

Yep, they're comfy. The Draggins have a sort of brushed and soft Kevlar which you won't really notice. Hoods feel odd at first but they're comfy although the Kevlar has a sort of slick feel to it. They're warmer than normal jeans and especially with the Hoods, the lining makes them fairly windproof.