Merlin Airflow D3O Kevlar Tech Jeans - Blue

I’ve been riding in the recent hot weather and these motorbike trousers have genuinely impressed me. The side vents make a noticeable difference when you’re moving, keeping things that bit cooler without compromising protection. The trousers feel very well made, with solid armour and quality stitching throughout.

They do come up slightly larger than some other bike jeans, though not enough to be a problem. They’re also quite heavy, so I may use a set of braces with them — but I’ve done that with other brands too.

Overall, I’m very pleased with them. They look good, feel robust, and are comfortable enough that I’ll be wearing them a lot during the warmer months.

I was drawn to these Merlin jeans for three reasons. My experience with Merlin's high quality, the air-flow features and the D30 - easily the best armour on the market.
Make no mistake, these are not light jeans, but the airflow works pretty well, with air being able to circulate a little around the thighs. It's worth noting that when on the bike, these in effect close as the jeans are pulled closer to the leg.
Finally the fit is generous so I'd recommend trying on before buying blind.