When time allows, I enjoy getting off the bike and walking around during a ride. It gives me a moment to stretch out and an opportunity to explore some new places. Unless I’m riding hard to make it to my destination by nightfall, you’ll often find me stopping at a coffee shop or taking some fresh air on a short hiking trail at a roadside historical marker. On rides like these, I need gear like motorcycle jeans and boots that works both on and off the bike.
Rev’It’s Marley Ladies SK Jeans have been some of my favorite walking-around riding jeans so far. They look and feel like regular streetwear but include the protection that I want out of motorcycle pants. They’re made of Cordura denim and feature safety seams that keep the shell together even if the visible seam is torn. They also come with SeeSmart CE Level 1 knee protectors and have pockets for SeeSmart CE Level 1 hip protectors (sold separately; $23.99 per pair).
The Marley Jeans have a skinny fit that hugs the rider’s hips, thighs, and calves. I prefer a skinny fit on motorcycle jeans so that I have the option to easily tuck the legs into my boots or roll them up without extra fabric in the way, but Rev’It also offers jeans of other fit types. They’re mid-rise and fit comfortably around my waist, and they have enough stretch for ease of movement while still feeling durable.
Two back and two front pockets are spacious enough for a slim wallet and my keys, and there’s another small pocket on the inside of the waist that makes a convenient hidden spot to store a bit of cash. They also include some reflective material at the turn-up of the hem. They feature a medium blue wash that works well with a variety of looks and styles, and I haven’t noticed any color fading after several months of wearing and washing the jeans regularly.
My only complaint is that I would prefer more than only two length options, as the shortest 30-inch inseam option is still too long for my short legs. This issue won’t be a problem for most riders, and the hems are easy to roll up to my preferred length. The other length option available is 32 inches.
The Marley Jeans offer an ideal blend of protection, comfort, and style for my purposes. While wearing them, I often forget that I’m wearing motorcycle jeans instead of regular jeans because they aren’t bulky or stiff like some other motorcycle jeans and the thin and flexible knee protectors don’t put any pressure on my knees. They’ve become my go-to motorcycle pants for when I’m running errands on the bike or meeting up with friends and know I’ll be walking.
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The Rev’It Marley Ladies SK Motorcycle Jeans come in women’s sizes 24-36 for $179.99, and Rev’It offers a 30-day return period and a two-year warranty.
