Has anyone pulled the trigger on the Dainese Toronto jeans;
(http://assets0.revzilla.com/product_images/0017/9648/dainese_toronto_2_zoom.png?1267497999)
I am looking for some Kevlar-reinforced jeans, and these seem to be the slimmest-fitting and least loud of the bunch. I would have prefered the Dainese jeans that had Kevlar in the cloth itself, but I think I missed the boat on that one.
Quote from: M900 on March 28, 2010, 04:34:16 PM
these seem to be the slimmest-fitting and least loud of the bunch.
for that reason, i do not have these... with my 29-inch inseam, slimfitting ANYTHING seems to fail miserably.
Quote from: corey on March 30, 2010, 11:15:52 AM
for that reason, i do not have these... with my 29-inch inseam, slimfitting ANYTHING seems to fail miserably.
I just can't do the big, baggy look on the typical Kevlar jeans. I'm wearing that 80's Duc Jacket which fits close and tight and putting on jeans that look like standard wardrobe for a rap video just doesn't work...
'80s Duc jacket [bacon]
I think I bought my bike so I could wear that jacket
The Fantan Kevlar jean is really not baggy at all. It is similar to a straight leg cut Levi. I prefer those over the Los Angeles as they offer better abrasion protection. I would recommend running knee pads under them as well.
I got Road Rash wearing top of the line leathers and there was no rip, tear or hole anywhere in the leathers after the incident.
Dolph :(
Quote from: bergdoerfer on March 31, 2010, 06:47:26 PM
'80s Duc jacket [bacon]
I think I bought my bike so I could wear that jacket
yeah, and we can't ruin th elook with big baggy jeans!
Quote from: Dainesedan on April 01, 2010, 10:36:38 AM
The Fantan Kevlar jean is really not baggy at all. It is similar to a straight leg cut Levi. I prefer those over the Los Angeles as they offer better abrasion protection. I would recommend running knee pads under them as well.
I'd love to pick up a pair of Fantans, but no one has it.
Quote from: DoubleEagle on April 01, 2010, 05:38:45 PM
I got Road Rash wearing top of the line leathers and there was no rip, tear or hole anywhere in the leathers after the incident.
Dolph :(
I've had to pick out gravel bits from my knee. Not fun at all.
I have them in stock. What is your waist size?
Quote from: Dainesedan on April 07, 2010, 11:37:54 AM
I have them in stock. What is your waist size?
32" or 33" waist, 34" inseam... Will send you a PM also.
Do the torontos come with built-in knee protection? I saw a picture of them that made me think that for some reason. I would really like to get some riding jeans that fit slim as others want, but I also want some kind of knee/shin protection that won't cause the pants to bunch up on them. Any suggestions for this type of setup?
That's what I like about the los angeles. They have the knee pads, but why would I want to be wearing that on the outside of my pants? It looks stupid. I want to walk in a bar or restaurant and look normal. I checked out the Fantans as well. Those look not too bad either. Anyone have any input for me?
I originally ordered some A-star Axiom pants. The fit on them was good, but the length was too long, and they have a zipper/velcrow on the bottom that would make it difficult to get hemmed.
I believe the Toronto has kevlar on the knees, but if Dainese Dan has the Fantan in my size, I'd def prefer those because the entire thing is made with Kevlar, so there's more abrasion resistance throughout.
Quote from: 696DCRider on April 07, 2010, 06:33:50 PM
Do the torontos come with built-in knee protection? I saw a picture of them that made me think that for some reason. I would really like to get some riding jeans that fit slim as others want, but I also want some kind of knee/shin protection that won't cause the pants to bunch up on them. Any suggestions for this type of setup?
That's what I like about the los angeles. They have the knee pads, but why would I want to be wearing that on the outside of my pants? It looks stupid. I want to walk in a bar or restaurant and look normal. I checked out the Fantans as well. Those look not too bad either. Anyone have any input for me?
I originally ordered some A-star Axiom pants. The fit on them was good, but the length was too long, and they have a zipper/velcrow on the bottom that would make it difficult to get hemmed.
Quote from: 696DCRider on April 07, 2010, 06:33:50 PM
Do the torontos come with built-in knee protection? I saw a picture of them that made me think that for some reason. I would really like to get some riding jeans that fit slim as others want, but I also want some kind of knee/shin protection that won't cause the pants to bunch up on them. Any suggestions for this type of setup?
That's what I like about the los angeles. They have the knee pads, but why would I want to be wearing that on the outside of my pants? It looks stupid. I want to walk in a bar or restaurant and look normal. I checked out the Fantans as well. Those look not too bad either. Anyone have any input for me?
I originally ordered some A-star Axiom pants. The fit on them was good, but the length was too long, and they have a zipper/velcrow on the bottom that would make it difficult to get hemmed.
The Toronto, as well as the Los Angeles and Santa Fe jeans all come with knee and shin armor that is worn in a pocket that extends down the shin with the knee cup exposed and a strap running around the thigh. It may look stupid to you, but it is a much better way of securing them than just strapping them to the outside of your pants.
I still, however, much prefer the Fantan with knee armor worn underneath. It is a much sturdier jean, and I prefer fitting armor directly to you body to allow the jean to move over the top, and reduce the possibillity of the armor shifting in an impact.
Dan, thanks for your response. Can I ask what knee protection you wear underneath your pants so that it fits with Toronto or Fantan without looking too bulky? Also, I see that the Fantans are all kevlar. Do the Torontos have kevlar in only the knee, or do they also have it in other impact areas such as the butt area?
Quote from: 696DCRider on April 08, 2010, 07:00:44 PM
Dan, thanks for your response. Can I ask what knee protection you wear underneath your pants so that it fits with Toronto or Fantan without looking too bulky? Also, I see that the Fantans are all kevlar. Do the Torontos have kevlar in only the knee, or do they also have it in other impact areas such as the butt area?
I recommend the Knee V for armor. It's one of the few knee gaurds on the market that is actually CE rated.
http://www.dainese.com/us_en/motorbike/knee-v.html?cat=41&subcat=49 (http://www.dainese.com/us_en/motorbike/knee-v.html?cat=41&subcat=49)
Unfortunately, the Toronto is straight up denim. It does not have any Kevlar patches built into it and only has soft armor in the knee, which is why I recommend the Fantan utilized with composite armor.
Cool looking knee pads. [clap]
Quote from: M900 on March 31, 2010, 06:58:42 AM
I just can't do the big, baggy look on the typical Kevlar jeans. I'm wearing that 80's Duc Jacket which fits close and tight and putting on jeans that look like standard wardrobe for a rap video just doesn't work...
trfg
I just replaced my Rev'it textile pants with Dainese new Drake air textile pants.
Let me tell you that the Dainese pants fit more like jeans than the large, bulky over pants like design of other manufactures. Also the fabric and design are very stylish. They may be worth a look to you.
http://www.dainese.com/us_en/motorbike/p-new-drake-air-tex.html?destinazione_uso=44&cat=21&subcat=23 (http://www.dainese.com/us_en/motorbike/p-new-drake-air-tex.html?destinazione_uso=44&cat=21&subcat=23)
Quote from: danaid on April 14, 2010, 02:36:02 PM
trfg
I just replaced my Rev'it textile pants with Dainese new Drake air textile pants.
Let me tell you that the Dainese pants fit more like jeans than the large, bulky over pants like design of other manufactures. Also the fabric and design are very stylish. They may be worth a look to you.
http://www.dainese.com/us_en/motorbike/p-new-drake-air-tex.html?destinazione_uso=44&cat=21&subcat=23 (http://www.dainese.com/us_en/motorbike/p-new-drake-air-tex.html?destinazione_uso=44&cat=21&subcat=23)
thanks for the rec, but I wound up with the Fantan jeans, thanks to Dainese Dan who gave a killer deal.