These Shift Women's Denim Street Motorcycle Pants are made out of a mixture of 12-ounce denim and stretch spandex, which provides greater abrasion resistance and protection all the while being able to hug those curves. If that wasn't enough, there are reinforced panels in the saddle, thigh, and knees to maximize the protection, and you know what those areas are reinforced with? 100% Kevlar, baby. Though not tested to stop a bullet, they should hold up well in the event of a spill. These jeans also feature five pockets, none are zipping however, but it makes these feel like a regular pair of jeans even more. They're available in women's sizes ranging from 0-16.

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These Troy Lee Designs Adult Undergarment Body Armor Shorts are designed to protect you when you don't want to throw on a big bulky pair of pants. These fit easily under a pair of jeans, and when wearing them, you don't feel like you've got a big diaper on either. They're constructed out of premium Lycra 4-way stretch anti-microbial material which is moisture wicking. Besides having CE-rated armor and being made out of quality materials, one of the things that works really well is the integrated crotch pad, because it's sized and designed for motorcycle seats. It doesn't feel like you're just wearing a jockstrap and a cup.

These probably aren't something that you're going to wear on a ride down the freeway, but if you've got a dirt bike that likes to get dirty every now and then, these Body Armor Shorts will help keep you from bruising up when your back wheel hits a big bump.

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That's why I'm actually excited about the idea of something like the Draggin' Liners 100% Kevlar Pant Liners. They pretty much make any pair of jeans or slacks an instant pair of riding pants that can protect you in the event of an unexpected spill. Due to its unique mesh knit of 100% Kevlar, these liners are highly abrasion resistant, though your normal pair of jeans on the outside won't be. I'd recommend riding with a pair of pants that you're not going to miss if you happen to wreck and tear a hole in them. Draggin' put an extra layer of Kevlar in the knees and the seat area for added protection, too. Each pair of these Kevlar Liners are hand-made in the USA, so you know you're getting a good quality product.

These mesh liners are comfortable and breathable and will help circulate air during the summer, but will also help insulate you during the winter as an undergarment. The elastic on the bottom helps keep the liners from riding up on you, too.

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The armor included in the pants covers your hips, thighs, tailbone, and knee/shin from any possible impact from an unexpected fall. The mesh design is not only comfortable (especially under your everyday clothes) but is lightweight enough that you can wear it in every season of the year. The armor is removable so you can just throw the mesh pants in with your laundry to keep them fresh. They're made in the USA and tested for durability and protection.

This is the perfect kind of compromise for those of us that prefer to ride in jeans or other non-protecting articles of clothing, but realize that having armor can make the difference between bruises or broken bones. It's available from sizes Small to X-Large, and Bohn has their own sizing chart to make it easy to find the right size for your body type.

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These Unisex Braided Leather Chaps from Jafrum keep up the old idea of practicality without putting a huge dent in your wallet. They're made out of quality cow hide with a thickness of 1.1mm to 1.3mm. They're black in color and have buttons that come up the sides for ease of putting on and taking off. They have a comfortable liner in them that helps them not bunch up when you're getting on and off your bike. Jafrum makes these in sizes ranging from 3-Xtra Small (or as I like to refer to it as "baby sized") all the way up to 5XL.

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In Europe, they know the same saying. That's why Frank Thomas manufactures pants like the Tourino Waterproof Motorcycle Pants. They feature a fully detachable, interchangeable lining system (to allow for best weather-proofing or breathability) and stretch paneling at the knees, back, and waist for maximum rider comfort. A textured, anti-slip panel in the inner legs helps improve grip. They also have CE-approved Arma-Flex armor and reflective inserts to help from being ignored at night. With waist adjusters and YKK zippers that connect with standard jackets, these pants will keep you safe, dry, and don't look too much like bulky riding pants that will be annoying to walk around in.

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That same freezing feeling happens when you ride without enough layers, even when it's not super cold. When 60-mph winds are constantly hitting your knees for hours, they still tend to freeze up even through the thickest jeans. The Gator Skin Thermal pants are a good way to keep that from happening. They're made out of warm microfiber fabric that is cross-stitched in a way that helps to repel water but keeps your natural body heat from escaping through millions of tiny little air pockets. Made here in the good ol' USA, they're designed to bring the warmth without the bulk.

Staying warm on a ride is pretty crucial to actually enjoying it. Even if you're just out for a half hour, nobody wants to get home and find frostbite on their legs. You still want to be able to move around comfortably, though, so sometimes layering up with three pairs of jeans isn't a good way to go either. The Gator Skin Thermals could be a great alternative in that case.

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Here are the details. The Rodeo Denims are, as the name would suggest, denim riding jeans. The denim is thick and comfortable. The jeans feature stretch panels at the inseam and an accordion stretch panel above the knee. I have sampled other protective denim jeans, and these are the most comfortable that I have found. There is a Velcro closure at the bottom of the pant leg. It's a nice feature, but the pants will still do some flapping at speed.

As for a protection, these Alpinestars have CE-approved, layered armor in the knee and shin. That's the good news. I wish Alpinestars had sewn in a Kevlar layer in the seat and thighs. That added level of protection in case of a slide would have made these, in my opinion, the ultimate in denim protection.

Do these jeans approach the level of protection of leathers? Not a chance. Are they better than riding in plain jeans? Yes, by a long shot. If you are looking for good mid-level protection, these Alpinestars are worth looking at.

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The Drake Air model has an impressive list of comfort and fitment features, but also a notable lack of hip and seat armor. The pants are constructed of a heavyweight 750 Cordura. They also feature both a perforated fabric and vents that can be opened and closed to suit various thermal needs. On the lower leg there are calf zippers, and the waist is adjustable.

Armor is of the composite variety and is located on the knee and shin area. Just like in the Alpinestars Rodeo jeans, there is no armor in the hip and seat. I view this as a shortcoming of both pairs. I know armor in those areas would make the textile pants more bulky, but also substantially more protective.

The Dainese New Drake Air Textile pants are available in European sizes 44-60. Riders report that the pants run on the short side, so consider that when ordering. I think that these pants are a good option for summer riding.

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Those of us in the real world don't always want to wear a monkey suit to be protected. The Olympia Recon 2 Air Pants are an example of relaxed protective wear. The pants are constructed of the 500D Cordura with mesh panels for cooling. Furthermore, the lower pant legs zip off to leave a pair of cargo shorts. For storage, there is a plethora of pockets.

As for protection, the Olympia Recon 2 Air Pants have CE-approved armor in the knees. In a nice surprise, there is also removable EVA compression foam at the hips. Many of the new casual protective pants don't offer hip protection.

So will these pants offer ultimate protection? In a word… no. There is no way a loose garment can keep the armor fully in place in a crash. However, the initial impact in a wreck is usually the most damaging. The fact that you have armor at all will certainly increase your chances of walking away from the fall.

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