Roadskin Tyrian jeans review | Quality jeans with timeless styling for years of casual riding

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The Roadskin Tyrian motorcycle jeans for men are produced by a UK based family run company that have put our biker needs at the core of their design. They make classically styled jeans and gear, enabling you to wear them all day with the peace of mind you are getting AA rated protection.

How comfortable are the Roadskin Tyrian jeans?

From long days in the saddle, to short rides and wearing them all day for walks, and even around the office, the Tyrian jeans are very comfortable. The Lycra blend in the material means there is plenty of give and stretch, not restricting your movement throughout the day.

How practical are the Roadskin Tyrian jeans?

As practical as jeans get, with a traditional five-pocket design, four of which are deep enough to fit a modern large smartphone in. They’re easy to slip into due to the mesh liner, which has conveniently been left short on the inside of the leg, should you want to rock turn ups for your look. One downside to the inner mesh ending short of the full leg is the bottom edge isn’t sewn in, however. Understandably, it would then create a stitch line on the outside of the jean around the mid shin height, making them look odd.

Do they look good?

Timeless, classic, ageless: all these words spring to mind when you look at the Tyrian jeans. A simple design that will stand the test of fashion trends. They’re a decent fit, even with the bulkier Smoothway armour in (you have the option to upgrade to the slimmer Rheon level 2 armour) that is hardly noticeable. The overall look and design do a great job of hiding the fact you’re in armoured jeans.

Are the Roadskin Tyrian jeans good quality?

I could see myself getting several seasons out of these jeans, and they are of the type of build and quality that you would want to investigate getting them repaired before having to chop in your favourite jeans for a replacement. The jeans are not waterproof, and the lighter stonewash colour does tend to highlight any rain and watermarks. They do breathe well so when riding should the rain stop the wind does dry them quickly.

All the pocket hardware, zips, buttons, and studs are of good quality with little to no signs of wear across my 2400-mile use so far. The only noticeable wear is forming on the inside mesh liner to the lower shin area where the Velcro of my boots is abrasive and is starting to pull the threads of the liner. There are no obvious effects of this on the outside of the jeans, though.  

How protective are they?

CE rated protection to AA standard coupled with level 2 knee and hip armour as standard does give you as a rider peace of mind. No one wants to crash at any point, but if it happened, I would be confident that the Tyrian jeans would stand up to the slide and impact. There is a quality and confidence that the company give to their product. Even down to how you receive them in the post, well boxed, individually bagged in a cloth draw string. It all feels like a purposeful quality product designed to protect.

Are the Roadskin Tyrian jeans good value for the money?

Now, I am not one for spending money on jeans for the purposes of fashion. Most of my ‘everyday’ wardrobe is made up of hard wearing work jeans, and not the high street copies or equivalent, as from experience, they just don’t last and it’s fast fashion – a waste of money. Subsequently, paying £159.00 for a single pair is a decent wedge of money, but worth it. If you can budget for it, they will be a pair of jeans that will likely out-last your entire wardrobe. Plus, you can wear them off the bike leisurely as well, ditching the high street jeans and saving one there.

So what’s the verdict?

Budget is always a consideration when buying riding gear. If I had to spend my own money on the Tyrian jeans, I think it would be money well spent. The jeans are set to serve your riding career well and will be the perfect a compliment to your riding adventures. Sometimes, spending a little more for a great fit and quality product is worth it, and these definitely are.