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3 Feb 2022
John Doe Classic Tapered Aramid Jeans - Light Blue
Single-layer abrasion-resistant AAA rated stretch denim jeans with height adjustable knee armour
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Verified Customer Reviews for John Doe Classic Tapered Aramid Jeans
Nice, lightweight summer jeans
03 Apr 2026 by Dan H
These are my second pair of John doe jeans, fantastic fit, comfy on and off the bike with a bit of stretch to them. The main thing for me was the AAA rating, single layer in summer is fantastic, they feel and look like normal jeans.
Style: Light Blue
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Nice fit, good quality, comfortable and stylish.
19 Aug 2025 by Luke
I tried the pioneers after reading good reviews but they were too skinny fit for me. These however are great, a nice snug fit, great cut and look good. Somebody asked me the other day if they were regular jeans before they felt the knee pads.
Style: Black / Black
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With the Classic Tapered Monolayer, you have AAA-certified motorcycle jeans which, as the name suggests, consist of just one layer of fabric. This is a great advantage, especially on warm days. We have achieved this using a special weaving process that combines the denim fabric with our XTM® Fibre. In conjunction with the protectors in the knee and hip area, you are prepared for anything you encounter along the way.
The Classic Tapered jeans feature the iconic tapered cut, wider at the top and gradually narrowing down. This design strikes the perfect balance between a straight and slim fit. Paired with the timeless 5-pocket style and stretch fabric, these motorcycle jeans offer unparalleled comfort.
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John Doe Classic Tapered Aramid Jeans - Light Blue
- Single layer XTM® fibre / stretch denim construction
- Height-adjustable knee armour
- Hip protection included
- Water-repellent and breathable
- 5-Pocket Denim Style
- Tapered Fit: wider at the hips; close-fitting at the ankle
| Size Guide | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAIST(CM) | 38 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 53 |
| LETTER SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
| REGULAR | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| LONG | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| EXTRA LONG | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
With the Classic Tapered Monolayer, you have AAA-certified motorcycle jeans which, as the name suggests, consist of just one layer of fabric. This is a great advantage, especially on warm days. We have achieved this using a special weaving process that combines the denim fabric with our XTM® Fibre. In conjunction with the protectors in the knee and hip area, you are prepared for anything you encounter along the way.
The Classic Tapered jeans feature the iconic tapered cut, wider at the top and gradually narrowing down. This design strikes the perfect balance between a straight and slim fit. Paired with the timeless 5-pocket style and stretch fabric, these motorcycle jeans offer unparalleled comfort.
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