Aerostich Protekt Jeans

I had always wanted protective jeans but most other manufacturers did not have my size (36w, 36inseam). When Aerostich offered theirs I bought them knowing that they always put out a great product. They fit perfectly and are very comfortable. They are not tight like the Levis 501's. They are also not baggy like "relaxed fit". They are somewhat warmer than standard denim due to the extra layer of Kevlar. My biggest complaint is that the knee protector pockets are not deep enough. This resulted in the pads riding too high on my leg when sitting on the bike with the legs flexed 90 degrees. Aerostich does not offer adjustments so I merely took them to my local tailor and had them extend the pockets downward 4 inches. This put the pads over my knees while seated, instead of on top of my thighs. It would also be nice to have Velcro in the pockets like on the AD1 pants so the pads would not slide sideways in the pockets. The zipper pull is very discrete and the jeans look like regular pants with the pads removed. Also you can stash emergency cash in the pockets while traveling to keep it safe. Overall I am very pleased with these jeans. I would recommend them. You may not have an issue with the pads like I did but for around $25 your tailor can alter them. Or you or your wife can do it for free.

Nice jeans. Knee pads in correct place. I may buy a second pair soon.

2 minor issues:
1. Very dark blue for denim. I would like them to be less dark blue.
2. The waist doesn't come up as high as my usual denim jeans. I am over 60 years old and don't need low waist jeans like young women do.

Perfect fit, they do actually look like a pair of conventional jeans but offer much better abrasion protection. Very happy with purchase.
I posed a question to a Stich employee who sent me to the owners voicemail.
Later that evening Andy Goldfine called me and took the time to answer my question in detail. Amazing Company!

After reading several reviews I ordered the Protect Jeans one size to long figuring this might put the knee pockets in the right spot and I'll have the overall length shortened..
Still, they were way to high and sitting on the bike the knee pads are on my thighs. Hard to understand why after so many complaints about this it is still an issue. Pants seem to be of excellent quality and well made. Return was handled without problems and I liked the fact that I was able to talk to a courteous staff on the phone. What I really would have liked though is a pair of riding pants that work. Will try Aerostich again for other gear.

I bought these Protekt jeans during the winter and they had been sitting in the box until warmer weather.

My normal leg gear consists of wearing Dainese knee guards underneath my regular pair of jeans.

The Dainese velcro has started to loose its integrity and stay snug around my leg. So, today I opted to utilize the Protekt jeans with knee pads.

I was very hesitant to use the Protekt jeans with the knee protection, because I was so used to the full shin and knee protections of the Dainese.

I am a big guy and I was impressed with how the jeans fit. The jeans are of good quality. They do NOT have that "stiff as a board" feel at all. Just a solid jean feel.

The knee pads were easily inserted into the knee pocket. Pretty cool! The pads ride up high on the knee and quad area when riding. I was a little taken aback by this. Again, so used to wearing a Dainese full shin and knee guard. I had to tell myself that if I fell of the bike I doubt that my knees will be in a 45 degree position!
When the jeans are not bent the pads cover the entire knee area and then some!

I like the fact that you can remove the knee pads after riding. This makes the Protekt jeans look like regular jeans. With the knee pads inserted the knee area does balloon up a bit.

After riding for several hours and working all day in the Protekt jeans I have altered my opinion about Aerostich's "motorcycle jean."

If I do take a spill from my bike, and I pray I never do, I am confident that these Protekt jeans would most definitely survive a skid or slide and prevent road rash on my legs and knees better than a regular pair of store bought jeans.

If you have not tried or worn a pair of third party motorcycle jeans I say DONT! Do not waste your money on another brand. Stay with Aerostich. They made a believer out of me and that is hard to do.

The jeans seem to be well made. I feel pretty confident that I'd be protected should I take a spill. One suggestion I have though is to add one or two more belt loops. I don't feel five loops are enough.

As with many other customers I've found that the knee pockets are way too high for me too. Normally I wear Levis 34-34 I ordered 36-36 to be sure they were long enough. They are long enough but when sitting on my bike (R1200GS) the knee pads are on my thigh and my knee is then unprotected...
I will have to wear knee protector under the jeans, exactly what I did not want to do...
I wonder when you will modify this part of the jeans after so many complaints since at least 2010...?

Recently ordered this product. Seems to be well made, but the knee protection pockets are not positioned low enough to provide good coverage while sitting on the bike. I am fairly tall and ordered waste size 34 and length 36. In the standing position, the knee pads seem to be positioned OK, but they sit too high in the seating position.
I've never had this problem with MC pants. I need these pants soon for a scheduled trip, so I'll probably take a needle and thread, and some Velcro and fix the problem.

I ordered two different sizes since those offered on the website are what I normally wear in pants. I wear 32 x 34, and am 6'1" tall, 160 lbs.

The site will sell you 32 x 32 or 34 x 34. So I bought both to try each and we which fit best. Figured I'd just return the "other" pair later.

Got the pants and out of the bag the construction and features do not appear objectionable in any way. Tried them on and put the knee pads in. I bought both the tf3 and the tf5 versions, intending to return which ever pair did not work the best.

The 32 x 32 jeans fit a bit loose in the waist but these are claimed to be shrink to fit. The length was short though when seated. With boots on that would probably be barely acceptable depending on how much the length might change. Because the legs are too short the knee pads sit too high. As it was they made thought protectors more than knee pads. If I a shed them the problem would only get worse as the legs would shrink even more. Not acceptable so this pair is going back.

Tried the 34x 34. Length is great and the knee pads still a touch high but more liveable. The waist was like clown pants. No way would they ever shrink enough. This won't work either.

As I was packing these back into their bags I had to check which pair was which size so I'd get them in the correct bags. The label inside the 32 x 32 pair has a tag that lists 4 sizes for the length with this 32 waist size: 30,32, 34, 36. 32 had a check next to it indicating the length for this pair. ???? I need 32 x 34 and this tag suggests that is a size these come in. The brand on the jeans is aero stitch. Why list sizes not offered for sale? Hmmm.

Tomorrow I plan to call and ask about that. I hope that they can get me the size I need. if not, this whole purchase will need to go back. I hope to report back success.

While the finish and comfort of these jeans is spot on, the knee pads are still too high on the leg. I'm 5'11" and 160lbs. Normally a 30x32 in jeans. Ordered a 32x32 as that was the smallest size available. Customer service claimed they would shrink to the correct size. Upon arrival and pre-washing they fit very loose. After 2 washes they shrank some but they're still noticeably baggier than my Levis 505's. They're very comfortable on and off the bike but I would have preferred a size 30" waist if it were available.
The main problem I have is that when my knees are bent in a seated position the bottom edge of the pads/nylon panels barely cover the tops of my kneecaps. I ride a standard so I'm not in any extreme positions. I called customer service again asking about alterations but was told Aerostich doesn't alter the jeans.
Overall the product is an excellent value compared to all other riding jeans I've tried. The knee pad solution is fantastic. (could we get similar TF5 pockets in the hips too?) I just wish there was 2-3 more inches of pad pocket below the knees. It would be great to have the tall/extra length custom fit options that are offered on the suits available on these jeans for those of us with longer legs; I'd gladly pay a premium for it. I would have bough a pair of 32x34's (if they were made) to get it. Heck, I'd even buy a 30x34 if it was ever offered. Hopefully Aerostich will provide more fit options for this product in the future. In the meantime I'm off to find a tailor since the washed jeans can't be returned.