Leather pants are great at protecting your lower body when you fall off a bike while riding at high speeds. Wearing those same leather pants to school, work, or a date, though? Yeah, not exactly killing it. Reinforced jeans, though, are a whole other story. Alpinestars’ new Crank Denim Pants let you enjoy the cringe-free versatility of jeans, while providing enough reinforcement to protect the knees and legs during a motorcycle mishap.
Designed for urban riding, the pants combine a hard-wearing and durable denim with aramid reinforcements to give you a much-needed layer of armor to prevent scuffs and scrapes. It does that while wearing just as comfortably as any pair of jeans, too, with an anatomically-optimized construction that makes it ideal for allowing free movement while perched atop a motorcycle.
The Crank Denim Pants are made from a 13-oz fabric that’s comfortable on the skin, all while boasting high levels of resistance to both abrasion and tear. It has a tapered cut, with a pre-shaped leg and a semi-slim fit that should look good for everyday wear. Both the seat and knees are lined with protective CE-certified aramid fiber panels, with the compartment on the knees allowing you to adjust the pads to different heights for accommodating varying leg lengths. Features include removable hip protectors with Velcro attachment, a leather patch, and custom detailing on the buttons and rivets.
Available in two colors, the Crank Denim Pants are priced at $249.95.