Kevlar Jeans - What brands is everyone wearing?

[MattEMulsion]

I have Red Route jeans and would recommend them without hesitation.
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[chris-red]

[HD]

Well it seems as though Draggin' Jeans, Redroute and Hood are the best then.

Just been on Hood's website and their testimonials have definately changed my mind. Looks like I'll be buying the K7 in black. Worried a bit about the colour 'cos it really is black. I like very dark blue/black colours. And the blue is, as someone mentioned, Marks and Spencers own colour . The redroute rideout colour seems to be the perfect colour so these may sway my mind in time. Just depends on what people think about the protection they offer. I wont be doing high speed anyway when I come off, my bike does 43 on the flat, flat out . They are the same price too so...

Yeah, the price is a bit steep and chances are I will be wearing them everyday but I will be buying more pairs in the future so in the end it is worth it.


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[chris-red]

[MarJay]

Hood.

End of thread.
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Arlen Ness. EoT.

Not owned any other brands(tried loads on), and chose the A.N because they have tapered legs, so have a nice look to them. Can't be doing with baggy kecks.
They come with removeable knee protection and come up good on a delicate 40C wash.

If you're a 34" waist get the 32s. They are long in the leg which is good as i don't like drafts.

Stitching is good...will probably test them one day.


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[Bloke]

[HD]

I totally agree with bloke. Im 16, I cant go round looking like Simon Cowell. They will just have to be baggy then. I dont tuck my shirt in anyways, Grandad .
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[Seb]

ND4s are darker than the K7s and concept 6s, still not the best looking jeans mind.

Vs Draggins, draggins feel lighter and and on me they are slightly looser fit, I didn't buy them after trying them on because the as mentioned, the kevlar coverage isn't as good and plus they just didn't feel as sturdy, however the pair I tried seemed well stitched and put together properly with no loose threads or faults that I could spot.

Not tried a pair yet but afaik Sartso are a made by ex Draggin people, they look like more of the same but with more emphasis on trying to make them look trendy and whatnot.

Vs Lindstrads/Halversons, these are plenty bulky enough to feel like they would stand up, but both the material and stitching quality make me suspect they wouldn't survive a trip down the road as well as the Draggins or Hoods. Also worth noting is my combats are a much baggier fit than the Hoods and cooler on a hot day although you will end up with a sweaty backside if you're sitting around in them.

Comparing against those all my hoods have pretty much impeccable stitching and much sturdier denim as well as a bit more kevlar coverage. The downside of the thick denim is that it looks a bit old school.
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[Tonka]

[MarJay]

[HD]

Where are you guys trying all of these jeans on?
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[Seb]

Gericke stock Sartso and Draggin. Just bikers stock Lindstrads, Hood are mail order only though.
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[HD]

Hmm. Guess I could just order and send them back from hood. Not really too keen on Draggins cos of the extra £50. Any ideas on RedRoute?
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[Clanger]

I don't. I just wear (a very old pair) of leather jeans...old school kit.
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[Dex]

Hood will happily exchange if the size doesn't fit.

I don't know of any other jeans that offer the same level of Kevlar coverage as the hood. I can't guarantee to only crash on the kevlar panels with other brands - the Hood jeans are protected everywhere.

I wore mine for 850 miles in one day on the bike and they were plenty comfortable (as comfortable as you get doing 850 miles in a day...)

As for the high waist band/simon cowell issue - are you guys for real? If it's that much of an issue for you off the bike just wear them really low so you show off your boxers like all the home boys do....

[HD]

[Seb]

The only difference between my ND4s and K7s are the colour, the back pocket shape and a few little differences in trim that are probably more down to the year I got them. The fit and internals are the same.
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[HD]

Cheers Seb
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[Bloke]

[Dex]

Hood make all jeans to custom length, you tell them what inside leg you want (bearing in mind to wear them on the bike with boots you probably want them an inch longer or so to avoid drafts.)

[tobym]

hood jeans for me too checked out the rivals hood won it for amount of armour plus price

[HD]

How do Hood's compare with the RST jeans?

Was in J&S today and didn't see any Hoods. That means I can't try them on. Don't know if Hein Gericke or Just Bikers (for you Plymouth lot) do them?

Just would be nice to try a pair on before I buy them. Then if I get the wrong ones ending up sending them back.

Or if anyone has tryed on the Hoods, are they true to size?

Thanks again
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