Jeans for summer – 5 top tips to choose

Hot weather flips your gear choices. When the mercury rockets past 32°C, riding pants made often from synthentic materials are like wearing a sauna. You end up picking between textile pants or riding denim, with denim popping up most of the time.

Here are five hints to get a good pair of jeans…

1. Toughness matters. Regular denim tears like old paper if you slip. Hunt for jeans built with high-performance stuff like Kevlar, Cordura, or even Dyneema. Don’t just trust the tag—peek at the abrasion ratings for proof.

2. Built-in protection can be a tricky thing. Some jeans come with a thin foam layer or a bare minimum of padding that barely whispers safety. Go with jeans sporting CE Level 2 or D30 guards on the knees and hips since those spots take the brunt. Let the armour pockets get wedded to the inserts; if they’re loose, use Velcro to keep them in line.

3. Fit changes everything. Jeans that hug too tight might shove the padding around, while baggy ones are not great for protection. A snug fit isn’t just about looking neat—it locks your safety bits exactly where they need to be.

4. Breathability is gold. Pick jeans with ventilated liners or mesh patches that spark airflow. Heavy, suffocating fabrics trap heat and can turn an enjoyable ride into a sweaty slog.

5. Length counts. Jeans cut too short might scramble up when you fall, leaving skin ripe for scrapes. A longer or tapered style sticks around even when boots join the party.

goodgear wrap & bonus tip: Carry a spare pair. Even the breeziest denim can start soaking up sweat, dust, and odors under a blazing sun. Switching into a fresh pair can really perk up your ride and keep things cool. You get what you pay for. Buy the top brands – the cheaper one’s with wont have specialist materials like kevlar, dyaneema, cordura or will have an insignifigant amout. Here are our are favourites

klim – fcmoto and revit-revzilla Call it personal preference or quirk we don’t really like wearing armour over out jeans – its moves a lot and in the event of a crash can rip off