Xelement CF2131 Men’s ‘Road Racer’ Black Tri-Tex and Leather Motorcycle Racing Pants with X-Armor Protection - 34

I initially was very excited about these pants. I ride ATGATT except that I currently wear blue jeans, which are both way too cold in the winter and provide next to no protection were I to go down. I've been looking for some good pants and these got good reviews, so I ordered a size 34 (a size up, as recommended, as I typically wear 32x32 or 32x30 depending on the brand and cut - for reference I am 5'7" and 140lb).Out of the box the pants are a good fit, nice durable material with both velcro and zippered pockets. When standing or sitting in an office chair they drape well down over a short boot and are both warm and comfortable. The trouble starts when you throw a leg over a bike. The crotch in these pants when standing comes down to lower-mid thigh, nearly to the knees in fact. Therefore, when you straddle a motorcycle seat, the crotch of the pants is forced up to your actual crotch and the pant cuffs are pulled up accordingly. Suddenly instead of the cuffs being around my ankles, they're riding around my upper calves and my shins, and lower legs are exposed to the wind. Meanwhile, the bulk of the pants is forced uncomfortably into a bunched lump of material wedged by your weight between the seat and your tender inner thigh. I have both a sportbike and a cruiser and the same thing happened with each.Because of this, these pants are worthless for riding a motorcycle. The designers should copy the cut and crotch dimensions from an average pair of blue jeans; there is no conceivable region to put such a massive crotch (short inseam) in these pants other than just poor (lazy) design. Would not recommend.

The quality seemed to be great overall, but the crotch area tore as I put my leg over my bike. I wore them about 8 times before they had their little malfunction. They are still functional and I will continue to wear them for as long as they will last! I wouldn't purchase them again though.The shipping was quick and the product was as described.

I got these mostly for cooler riding but with the removable insert, I think I will get some summer riding out of them as well. With the insert out, they will fit over jeans. I wear 33 width jeans and I ordered the 34 in these pants. They fit me perfect and with the adjustable waist, they are very comfortable. The zipper in the back is an added bonus and I will for sure have it sown into my jacket.

Very small and not the best quality gear

Fit too small at the hips and the knee pads were sitting low on my knees.

I use them for cold weather riding only. they keep me warm and well protected.

I love them. They keep me warm and are very comfortable

Just got in a 40mph crash with these on. Saved my legs.