Motorcyclist USA — September-October 2017

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� BEFORE RIDING JEANS became more mainstream over the past

fi ve to 10 years, my fi rst pair consisted of my favorite Levi’s

worn over separate knee/shin guards. No Cordura, no Kevlar,

no hip padding. Not the safest gear choice, but it revealed the

desire to have riding gear that didn’t scream “I ride a motor-

cycle!” while running in-town errands on two wheels.

Luckily, there are plenty of options to fi ll that category

today, including Rev’It!’s Madison 2 Jeans, which I’ve been

trying out over the past few months. Cut just like my favorite

pair of jeans, the Madisons use a fi ve-pocket design, with front

and rear pockets deep enough to make them usable (unlike

many women’s jeans, in and out of the motorcycling world).

The contour in the seat and waist area fi ts my curves well

enough, with minimal waist gap. A mid-rise waistband that

sits right at the top of my hip bone makes these jeans plenty

comfortable, without feeling like high-rise ’80s-retro jeans, or

low-rise plumbers’-crack enablers. Narrow straight-cut pant

legs are just wide enough to go over slim-fi tting riding boots or

shoes, without too much fabric to fold over and tuck into more

relaxed-fi tting riding boots. Plus the cuff s roll up to reveal a

strip of refl ective material, adding extra nighttime visibility.

Cordura denim provides road-rash resistance (which, thank-

fully, I’ve yet to test); and a Coolmax element helps regulate

temperature on 80- and 90-degree days. With just a hint of

stretch, the 12.5-ounce denim feels thick enough to be protec-

tive, but the slightly stiff quality of the front panel in the hip

crease is a little bothersome in the riding position. Otherwise

the fabric is comfortable enough for long rides or walking

around. The CE Level 1 Seesmart knee armor is made of a fl ex-

ible array of rubbery hexagonal cells; the pliabile, low-profile,

breathable design makes them much more comfortable than

other knee armor. While this makes me wonder if it’s as protec-

tive as more rigid options, it’s certainly more discreet. No robo-

cop knees here!

Available in Medium Blue and Dark Gray Used, in waist

sizes from 24 to 34, the Madison 2 Jeans go for $190 (plus $20

for hip armor). That puts them in the upper/middle price range

compared to other women’s riding jeans. Considering the fi t

and features, the Madison 2 Jeans are a smart buy, and I’m

happy to keep my Levi’s for non-riding days. —Julia LaPalme

MC TESTED

REV’IT! MADISON 2 JEANS

Stylish urban moto denim

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Hip armor being optional is a small bummer, but otherwise these are

comfortable, protective riding jeans.

$190

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