LeatherUpReviews 29,913

Ok, this is the second Xelement item that I have ordered (returned the first item) and to sum it up, Leather Up is great to deal with, but Xelement clothing has a really strange fit. Pants are not long enough for sport or touring riding (I'm 6ft and wear a 36/38 pant with a 32 inseam) and should be at least 1" longer if not more. If you have a 29-31" inseam they would be about right. Also they are a low rise pant, which is weird for bike appearal. Stylish but not practical unless you like airflow down the back of your pants while riding. Honestly I would rather pay twice as much for a longer inseam and higher rise.

Fit, style and functionality are very good. The only drawback for me was the pockets at the knees to hold armor pads. They are so loose that there is no way the armor would stay in place during a fall, which is imperative in order to provide protection. Your toes also catch in the pockets when your putting them on, somewhat of an irritation. After trying them on the first time I cut the knee armor pockets out. Which, in my case, doesn't deter from their usefulness since I ware independent knee/shin armor, which fits nicely under the pants. Other than this one shortfall, I am happy with the pants. The price is also very reasonable compared to others on the market.

I want to love these pants but they're just ok. The denim on them is actually thinner than a sturdy pair of jeans and the pads really aren't that significant. They're just foam that isn't very contoured at all. So, you guessed it, they don't naturally wrap around your knee or stay in place very well. With time I'm sure the pads may shape to my knee. But I wonder about the effectiveness of padding that is pliable enough to bend/turn and be formed over time.

Of all the items I've bought from Leather Up, this was the only one I wasn't completely satisfied with, and it was probably my fault. I'm 6'3 and a biscuit over 220 lbs. I wear a 36x38 shrink to fit 501's, and the 32" inseam was just too short, they looked like Capri pants and I just can't pull off that look. I have a riding buddy that they will fit so he gets em. If they ever get them in a longer length I'm down for a pair. The stretch knees and groin are an awesome feature.

These jeans are a good fit. I usually wear a 31 in the waist, but the 32 fit perfect. I like the padding in the knees not only for motorcycle safety, but for working pants. I also like the stretch material in the crotch for the motorcycle use and for work use. I wish they had these jeans in carpenter style because I like to use the side pocket for my cell, but these will have to do. I think the price is a little high. If it was lower and they were carpenter pants, I probably would buy more of them.