REVIEW: Riding Specific Jeans

Comfort for the long haul

Margaret set out to design and manufacture these jeans in the U.S. No easy feat if you've ever shopped for jeans. No matter what the label says, from basic Levis and Wranglers to high-end True Religion and MEK brands -- all jeans fit differently. And I know, as I own a pair of each of the aformentioned.

Wearing the Biker Premium jeans, which I think, flatter my figure.

When I told Margaret I'm a size 4 with a 32-inch inseam I was expecting the jeans she sent me would not fit well because sizing is so hard to dial in, especially for a first time manufacturer like Biker Premium. To my surprise, the jeans she sent fit great. I do need to cinch the waist with a belt -- but I have to do that with all my jeans because I have a skinny waist relative to my hips. Sizing goes up to size 12 with the option of three inseams -- 30, 32, and 34 inches. I was excited the Biker Premium jeans fit me like an expensive pair of jeans -- and they should because they are expensive -- $150! But don't let that stop you from exploring them if you're a connoisseur of jeans like me. For one thing, they're on sale for $120.

A close up shot shows the fit and stretch panels better. The jeans are extremely comfortable to wear.

Biker Premium jeans are very comfortable for wearing on the motorcycle because of the stretch panel inside the legs -- that's the key to these jeans. When you sit in the saddle, the jeans give. Sure you can wear loose pants while riding a motorcycle if you want comfort but those aren't as flattering as a nice-fitting pair of jeans, and secondly, loose fitting means they'll flap in the wind when riding.

Biker Premium jeans are meant to function for riding while not sacrificing style. I'd say the jeans accomplish some of this. They fit slim throughout the leg but are not confining because of that stretch comfort panel. The jeans are offered in a flared cut at the bottom, stylish for sure, but not functional for riding a motorcycle. The lower part of the pant legs flapped around in the wind and rode up my boot while riding. I think a boot cut should be offered for those concerned with this.

Pretty gutsy, eh, showing a close-up of my backside, but for someone concerned about how jeans flatter my flat butt, these do a good job of perking me up, a key criteria for me when buying jeans.

A couple of more notes about the fit: the only "rise" that's offered currently is a low rise, and these are low -- mine measured 6 inches from the crotch to the top of the waistband. The downside is when you sit on the motorcycle, if you're not wearing a long shirt that tucks in, your lower back is exposed because the jeans are so low. Margaret and Bruce of Biker Premium are aware of this so they're currently working on the design of a higher rise jean available soon.

You can see the rise of the jean here. For riding, most people will prefer the high rise. I'll sacrifice this "functionality" for style as low-rise jeans look better on me.

To their credit, I'm quite impressed with the attention to detail of these jeans. Part of why the price is on the "premium" side is because a) the jeans are made at a factory in the United States as opposed to overseas like most jeans are made, and b) Margaret and Bruce make sure quality is top notch, like an expensive pair of jeans should be. The seams are stitched well and the jeans didn't shrink after washing them. You'll find the traditional five pockets along with a button and zipper opening.

Biker Premium is stitched into the waist belt where you'd normally find a leather patch of the brand, and initials B P are stitched into the lower right hand side of the right pocket.

The stretch panels come in a variety of colors and biker-inspired designs. I went conservative and ordered the blue, but black, orange, purple and red are some of the other colors offered. I got a lot of compliments wearing these jeans as I felt they flattered my figure -- isn't that what you want jeans to do?

Biker Premium is offering denim jackets soon with stretch panels to match the jeans. Visit their Web site at BikerPremium.com to see a prototype of the jacket and to order the jeans. Even if you're not interested in ordering, check out the site anyway as the models look a lot better with the jeans on than I do.

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Reader Comments

Sure these look great, but as someone who rides ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time) let me know when someone finally comes up with a stylish riding jean designed for women that actually provides protection. I've never heard of a rider who went down and wished they hadn't been wearing their protective gear. Bunny Orlando, FL Thursday, October 15, 2009 Nice jeans! But, no mention of men sizes, and do the panel come in different colors?. Me and my wife like to look our best when out on the bike, going to clubs and restaurants, and if these jeans are as comfortable as you say, and made in America then they worth every penny. Looks and comfort is what we are looking for, because there not much protection in a skullcap. Dave & Dianna Dayton, OH Thursday, September 03, 2009 Editor Response Visit the Biker Premium Jeans Web site for the men's sizes, and as mentioned the panels do come in different colors. Genevieve Schmitt, Editor I have a problem with Margie St Cloud's comment on size 22 women not being stylish. Very sexist remark and coming from a fellow female no less. Next time you've got some company wanting free advertising in the form of a 'review,' pick a rider with a more average size, not a woman who wears a size 4. I'm small, but I haven't worn a 4 since college! Gail Philly Thursday, September 03, 2009 Oh Genevieve, it looks like you have the body that looks great in any style. Now for the rest of us that love to ride, long and hard, style becomes secondary to protection, comfort and then looks. My thought on the featured jeans are, yes there are some good ideas, like the inside panels and maybe the fabric. But personally a low rise jean is not practical or attractive for most women, as I would be looking for a 12 inch rise, size 16 with a 34-inch inseam, and looking good. Heidi Roy Hannon, Ontario, Canada Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Page 1 of 5 (18 items) [1] 2 3 4 5 Loading…

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