Hood Jeans

Anyone any info, thoughts on Hood jeans pls. Are they better than Draggin jeans or are both over rated ??

 

i think from memory, Hood are pretty good, as they cover the entire surface waist down until the top of your boots. Draggin may have changed, but they used to lined only around the Butt and side of the thighs around to the quads...nothing on the hammy's or lower down. or the front/balls/pubic area. Draggins felt a bit scratchy and bulky despite partial lining. Haven't tried the Hoods for comfort, though Hood use K-Tech Para-Aramid opposed to Dyneema/Kevlar.

Hoods also offer free alterations...

Probably just me, but I would buy either of those over £30 Aldi 'Kevlar' Jeans.


edit/There are American Draggins, and Australian Draggins....The American ones are apparently crap and rip-offs of the Australian Draggins, whic are the Original ones.

 

Not sure Keith wud feel comfortable wearing leggings out in public! But if you do fancy a pair they have them at Fast Lane Tonbidge on the PINK rail

 

You may want to re-think your Aldi Jeans Tom

http://www.morebikes.co.uk/the-motorcycle-jeans-destruction-test/

 

I love Hood jeans. I used to wear them all day at work and forget they weren't just ordinary jeans. They have the most area covered by para-aramid and they're really hard wearing and last for years. I've not test crashed a pair yet but they seem really well made. If you buy new they'll hem them to the length you ask for. Remember to get them made long so they don't end up above the ankle and make you look silly on the bike.

 

Imo Rokker are the best, and by far most expensive http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/5728/

Depends on what version of dragging jeans you get to kelvar lining coverage, mine all the way to shin, kelvar also deteriaorates over time and especially washing. There are others bit some are thick and heavy but great protection.

 

Thanks guys for yr comments. Yes Bret had read that thread but I cannot afford or wish to spend £350 on jeans. I think that try then buy is a good idea so my next question is who/where is the nearest stockist, he says looking at you Beelady as yr nearest to me ??

 

You buy direct from Hood Jeans. You can ring them with any queries and talk to real people. Google them and you'll be able to see the whole range. It looks as if they still do the leg length to fit, for no extra. If you're feeling mean you can trawl ebay. There are sometimes a few pairs on there late in the year when the wet weather sets in again and also around Christmas time when everyone sells everything to get some money together. I have bought 2 new pairs and 2 second hand with the labels still on. Sizing is generous.

 

Got 3 pairs from Hood, 2 for me, one for girlfriend.
Even toured on them for weeks, washed them a couple of times - they're still like new, still fit perfectly.
There's leeway to adjust height of armour inserts, so they fit spot on.
I went for 1" longer than normal trousers, so they cover short boots when on the bike. If they were any longer, they'd look silly when off the bike. And I think they're meant to be worn with short boots (above ankle of course), if you need full-size boots then you should probably be wearing leathers.

Would recommend them unreservedly.

 

Mine fit over my long boots just fine but you can tuck them into your boots as the para-aramid ends at shin level. Just adjust them carefully so the boot fastening isn't right against a seam. Unless you have fat legs and tight boots, of course.