Draggin jeans?

[Joliet]

How comfortable do you ladies find Draggin jeans? Are they true to normal sizing? Are they particularly unflattering? I mean, I can understand they're more for protection than style but seriously, a girls gotta have confidence right? I'm only 5'2 so will the knee pads actually cover my knees?

I'm watching a pair on trademe and would like opinions before I splurge my hard earned cash.

[ital916]

How comfortable do you ladies find Draggin jeans? Are they true to normal sizing? Are they particularly unflattering? I mean, I can understand they're more for protection than style but seriously, a girls gotta have confidence right? I'm only 5'2 so will the knee pads actually cover my knees?

I'm watching a pair on trademe and would like opinions before I splurge my hard earned cash.

Guys opinion.

Draggin jeans have no knee pads, they have no impact protection, just the abrasion resistance from the kevlar. That's why they are great for commmuting, lower protection but the pay off is draggins look very good and basically can be worn to work negating the need for a change of clothes. As for sizing for a woman, best to try the style you like. Every different style of draggins has a different fit. they range from baggy to fitting. The silverbacks for example are a loose fit but great for covering boots and the roomyness is great when riding *guys perspective* lol. Oh and you can get oilskins and dry's *which I believe are not in production anymore *correct me if I am mistaken*. They are water resistant. If your riding through torrential rain your legs will get wet along with the rest of you lol. Anyway I hope you get some replies from your female friends. I've found form all the ladies that I have fitted them out in, they have been very happy. Just be wary on the sizing it can be vary variable. Try lots on lol.

[klingon]

Definitely try before you buy if at all possible. There are all sorts of different styles - I find the cargoes fit me quite well but the ladies' cut jeans don't. Also there are low waisted and high waisted styles, straight leg, boot leg, easy fit...

I ended up buying mine from the Motomail outlet store then getting them adjusted to fit me. Funny thing is I ended up buying a men's cut after all that!

I wore mine most of the summer and found them very comfy and nobody can tell they are anything other than normal jeans unless they look very closely. I'm very happy with them.

[sweetp]

I have a love hate thing with mine. I love the look, i love that I can go to a resturant straight off my bike and kick around in the office with them. What I hate is they ride low, actually really low and when wearing my leather jacket I have a bear patch.

So I would echo the sentermints that you need to try them on, and lean over on a bike!

[Joliet]

Thanks for the input guys. Problem is I can't really afford to buy a new pair and the pair I'm watching on Trademe are up in Auckland and I'm in ChCh .. typical

[klingon]

...What I hate is they ride low, actually really low and when wearing my leather jacket I have a bear patch.

I recommend waxing

[klingon]

Thanks for the input guys. Problem is I can't really afford to buy a new pair and the pair I'm watching on Trademe are up in Auckland and I'm in ChCh .. typical

Joliet I know this is a bit naughty but...

You could go into a shop and try on some new ones in the same size without actually intending to buy them just to see if they fit. Don't tell the sales staff I told you to do this.

[Joliet]

Joliet I know this is a bit naughty but...

You could go into a shop and try on some new ones in the same size without actually intending to buy them just to see if they fit. Don't tell the sales staff I told you to do this.

Haha I did think of doing that .. anyone know any stores in ChCh that stock womens Draggins? ..

[Rosie]

I bought a pair of the mens cargos. I wear them for short trips, when I'm not expecting rain (since they aren't waterproof). The women's jeans looked really nice, but I wanted something with roomy legs, so I could fit my knee armour underneath (MX type knee armour is about $40, and helps to keep you legs toasty in chilly weather). I'm 5'4" and the kevlar in the knees does actually cover my knees.

You can get knee armour that velcros into the inside of the jeans, I'm not sure how much it costs, but I prefer the mx armour that straps onto your legs. And, surprisingly, it isn't too noticeable under my cargos.

It depends on the price of the ones you are watching on trademe, but my cargos cost nearly twice what my cordura trousers cost. The cargos don't give as much protection, and they aren't as versatile as the cordura.

[buellbabe]

I have got womens camo-cargos. They fit perfectly,look good and definately don't ride too low. I have toured all around the South Island in them and loved being able to get off the bike and not be sweltering in kordura (thats what my companions were doing...).
If it looked like it was gonna be a shitty day I would just slip my waterproof leggings over them.
and YES you can get knee armour for them. Motomail sell it.

[Katman]

There are a few other brands of the same sort of kevlar reinforced jeans at a considerably lower price than the Draggin Jeans.

[jrandom]

I just went and dropped battery acid on my Draggins. (On the upper front leg part, where there's no kevlar lining.)



One month old, $250, and I can now poke a finger through them...

[klingon]

I just went and dropped battery acid on my Draggins. (On the upper front leg part, where there's no kevlar lining.)



One month old, $250, and I can now poke a finger through them...

There's a hole in my Draggins
Dear Liza, dear Liza!
There's a hole in my Draggins
Dear Liza, a hole!

Well fix it dear Henry
Dear Henry, dear Henry!
Well fix it dear Henry
Dear Henry, fix it!

How do I fix it
Dear Liza, dear Liza?
How do I fix it
Dear Liza, I'm useless!

With a patch, dear JRandom
And if you don't know how, ask your Mum.

[Joliet]

I just went and dropped battery acid on my Draggins. (On the upper front leg part, where there's no kevlar lining.)



One month old, $250, and I can now poke a finger through them...

Ooh gutted thats a real shame. Maybe someone can patch it up for you?

[rachprice]

I tried some on while waiting for a mate to finish work. The black jeans look good cos they could pass for just black pants, didnt try the blue. I fit a size 8 and am normally a small 10 i guess. They sat quite high on me and if anything were a bit short but i have quite long legs.ummm oh they were a bit gapey at the back but I reckon would be choice for commuting.
They also make a grey colour which looks awesome!
I want some!