Sartso "Illusion" jeans
Tested by: Dave
Miles used: 2000 (plus nightlife)
Price: $135
Contact: sartso.com "These jeans have been a long time coming. It's not that other brands don't fit well or offer decent protection, but for my taste they all fall a bit short in their styling. After a quick flip through the Sartso catalog I found myself actually excited for my order to arrive. Seriously-who gets charged up over a pair of jeans?
The reason for my anticipation was because the different Sartso styles offer something that I haven't really been able to find in department or boutique shops for general use, yet here they were; motorcycle specific pants with kevlar lining and inner pockets for optional padding. It was like a double win.
I can't say I've crashed in them (yet), but I do wear them almost every day when I ride to work and have been pleased. They aren't exceptionally thick or cumbersome, and I wouldn't hesitate to say they're comfortable.
My wife doesn't even mind that I reach for the Sartsos when we're heading out to a restaurant, because when paired with a decent shirt they look better than most of the designer stuff I have. I can't really say that about other motorcycle jeans that are in my closet."