ScorpionExo Covert Jeans Reinforced Motorcycle Motorcycle & Powersports best on Protective Gear Review

The armor is bulky to wear and sometimes you just don't want to deal with it and take it off. Tonight I was wearing armor and had an accident where I landed on my side on my motorcycle. The thigh armor, not to mention the fabric material, saved my ass.

I've had my first pair for a few years now. And I bought a second set because I really liked them. They are comfortable and offer good protection. You are very warm. Good in cool weather, bad in hot weather. They are not waterproof. But in light rain or fog, your feet stay dry.

First of all they look and wear like regular blue jeans. They're a bit heavier (as to be expected) thanks to the Kevlar lining, but they're soft, fit like regular jeans, and if nobody told me they're made from Cordura (which is ridiculously durable and perfect for motorcycle jeans) and not jeans, I never would have known). I like the fact that I now have really good protection and at the same time I don't look like an amateur rider. Very understated.

Kneepad pockets are so low they ruin jeans. Even if you find a way to move the armor to the top of the bag, you still need to be 6ft for them to work. Your placement just doesn't make sense. There are soft velcro straps inside the jeans, but there is no back panel or mesh pocket on the scorpion armor to adjust the pocket (like Revitt or Klim). Waist is larger than size suggests and measurements are in 2 inch increments so may not fit everyone. Only buy these if you are 6ft tall or taller or…