02-22-2014, 06:53 AM
Based on my experience with Draggin Jeans, (10 years old at least) I can't recommend Kevlar jeans.
I haven't crash-tested them yet (sure can't wait to though), but they have terrycloth contact points at the knees and hips. Over time and launderings, the terrycloth has become coarse, itchy and uncomfortable. Like regular jeans, the denim shrinks with each washing, stretches with each wearing, until it fits you pretty closely. They're pretty much unbearable in anything other than chilly weather IMO--between the Kevlar pads and terrycloth layer, they get hot.
I much prefer armored overpants, or a complete Aerostich jumpsuit. Counter-intuitively, they're much cooler, because opening the vents permits a nice airflow. And if you're riding across the Mojave on a 120-degree day, you can also fill up the pockets with ice, which gradually melts & evaporates, keeping you cool.
Though admittedly, they may have made advances in the Kevlar jeans in the last 10 years. YMMV.
I haven't crash-tested them yet (sure can't wait to though), but they have terrycloth contact points at the knees and hips. Over time and launderings, the terrycloth has become coarse, itchy and uncomfortable. Like regular jeans, the denim shrinks with each washing, stretches with each wearing, until it fits you pretty closely. They're pretty much unbearable in anything other than chilly weather IMO--between the Kevlar pads and terrycloth layer, they get hot.
I much prefer armored overpants, or a complete Aerostich jumpsuit. Counter-intuitively, they're much cooler, because opening the vents permits a nice airflow. And if you're riding across the Mojave on a 120-degree day, you can also fill up the pockets with ice, which gradually melts & evaporates, keeping you cool.
Though admittedly, they may have made advances in the Kevlar jeans in the last 10 years. YMMV.