MOTORCYCLE JEANS BUYERS' GUIDE

We're all familiar with the image of the motorcyclist covered from head to toe in leather, but what is it exactly that sets motorcycle clothing apart? Is it the fabric, the way the clothing is made, or simply the way in which it is used? It is a mix of all three, with motorcycle jeans in particular becoming a popular item of clothing among people who ride motorbikes. Jeans have become more popular in the past few decades, in part because of the rise in popularity of normal jeans. Unlike leathers, or other protective clothing which was made specifically for use in riding motorbikes, motorcycle jeans (particularly denim motorcycle jeans) stand out a lot less - they can be worn for other activities both without drawing too much attention to themselves or their wearer, and without sacrificing anything in the way of protection or safety. This versatility is something which has allowed for a boost in sales. Now that manufacturers know that motorcycle jeans are a product which will sell, they have been able to provide the market with jeans in a variety of different materials, including denim, armoured material and Kevlar, with a range of different modifications on top to suit the needs of any biker. The basic model, of course, is denim motorcycle jeans, with all the other types of jeans growing from that one original type. Denim motorcycle jeans can be worn in any situation that normal jeans can be worn in, with the added advantage that they still maintain extra protection against motorcycle accidents, such as extra padding over joints and prominent bones, and a tapered ankle to prevent accidents.