I have Draggin and Rokker rokkertechs. I went for a slide down the road a couple of years back , i was wearing the Rokkers , hardly a mark on them.
Thoughts on Draggin Jeans (or other brands)
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Another for Roadskins, agree it like wearing wranglers or levis, most comfortable bike jeans ever, prefer these to anything these days
There’s a good article on the Hood website about the pros and cons of single layer vs double layer bike jeans. Not surprisingly as it’s Hood they argue strongly in favour of double layer. I’ll find it if I can.
I had some hood jeans, loved them but when it was proper hot the Kevlar layer was sticky and horrible and actually quite painful, you really needed a base layer under them, although I think they’ve fixed that now with some sort of third layer. They are (or were) very well made though. The wife had a pair of Knox single layer jeans at the same time and was always loads more comfortable in her jeans than me when it got hot. So, of we trotted to Motolegends when we were down that way. I tried loads of single layer jeans on (shopping in Motolegends is a very different experience to any other bike shop), rejecting Rokker as too expensive but they eventually persuaded me try a pair on. Wow, a perfect fit and look great. Light and super comfy. I bought them. I haven’t a clue which model they are but not the waterproof ones. I’ve just got back from 5 weeks in the Mediterranean area with temperatures in the 30-35c range in the day. They are great and yet with a merino wool base layer under they are ok in uk except on the coldest frostiest days.
I’ve also had Klim Marrakesh trousers. Rokker jeans are loads better.
Short version get to Motolegends or somewhere with a good range of jeans and try jeans on until you get something that fits well and you like.
I had some hood jeans, loved them but when it was proper hot the Kevlar layer was sticky and horrible and actually quite painful, you really needed a base layer under them, although I think they’ve fixed that now with some sort of third layer. They are (or were) very well made though. The wife had a pair of Knox single layer jeans at the same time and was always loads more comfortable in her jeans than me when it got hot. So, of we trotted to Motolegends when we were down that way. I tried loads of single layer jeans on (shopping in Motolegends is a very different experience to any other bike shop), rejecting Rokker as too expensive but they eventually persuaded me try a pair on. Wow, a perfect fit and look great. Light and super comfy. I bought them. I haven’t a clue which model they are but not the waterproof ones. I’ve just got back from 5 weeks in the Mediterranean area with temperatures in the 30-35c range in the day. They are great and yet with a merino wool base layer under they are ok in uk except on the coldest frostiest days.
I’ve also had Klim Marrakesh trousers. Rokker jeans are loads better.
Short version get to Motolegends or somewhere with a good range of jeans and try jeans on until you get something that fits well and you like.
Here’s the article I mentioned
www.hoodjeans.co.uk
Hood Jeans and why you can always trust Hood multi-layer Motorcycle Jeans
Buying Hood Jeans, You can always trust a pair of Hood jeans for your motorcycle; We're suggesting you read this detailed Hood Jeans article on the differences between single-layer and multi-layer motorcycle jeans.
www.hoodjeans.co.uk
30 - 35 degrees wearing jeans with a waterproof membrane.........you must naturally "run very cool"
I would be a sloppy mess.
I would be a sloppy mess.
Thats great advice as I bought a pair of cargo trousers for gentle green laning which although comfortable when I bounced at speed face first two things ref decent kit I soon learnt. The Acerbis Plastic Helmet was useless as it flex so easily my face hit the ground and then the knee armour moved which resulted in a broken knee cap and alot of pain for a long time. Needless to say I have the right gear now and a proper gold stickered helmet
John Doe mono cargos work for me. Single layer, they breathe well and I used them for a week in 40+C in Morocco recently without issue. Prior to that I had Revit Lombard lined jeans which were too hot above 30c
Worth a read….has some recommendations as well;
Best motorcycle riding jeans in 2025: Single layer vs lined
Lined jeans, single-layer, Kevlar, Pekev, Covec, Dyneema, Armalith… How to choose the right ones for you: safety, comfort and value.
www.bennetts.co.uk
Bought a pair of Merlin Cargo jeans last year, best most comfy jeans I've worn. AA rated, Kevlar fabric and reasonably light with load of pockets. Not an arm and a leg to purchase either.
www.merlinbikegear.shop
Remy 2 D3O Cargo Jean
Using a brushed outer cotton, these cargo jeans have a tactile handle with comfort stretch cotton that makes riding more comfortable.
www.merlinbikegear.shop
I think you misunderstood, Rocker do a wide range of riding jeans, only one of which is waterproof. The rest are made from a very comfortable and cool mix of cotton and Kevlar type material - watch Motolegends videos for more detail than you need on this. They are more comfortable and cooler than regular jeans imho.
Well I bought arseys rokkers and I think they are brilliant, cool enough but still feel substantial enough to look after me if I have an off.
