ATGATT. Either riding jeans or my overalls if it rains/I tour for longer.

Aerostich. New they are expensive but you can get them used on eBay. Two zips and the whole thing comes off to reveal your work clothes. It’s a 10 second change that keeps you safe with knee, hip, back, elbow, and shoulder pads. Did I mention water proof too? Hands down the best protection for commuting.

My boss used to laugh at me walking to my desk asking if I was going snowmobiling. But he got canned so who’s laughing now?

And denim pants evaporate in a slide.

It happens to a lot of people when they get older. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.

I use Oxford Jeans for short commutes. They’re surprisingly comfortable considering the padding. They weren’t much more expensive than normal jeans when I got them a few years ago.

I got two pairs of kevlar jeans that I got reduced. Even after I took the pads out they’re too uncomfortable for a day in the office, but for short trips they’re perfect. For anything longer I got a full textile suit.

That being said, I really need to stop visualizing my mangled legs while driving at highway speeds with normal pants on.

I have a pair of jeans with knee and hip pads. While I believe the stretch denim material helps keeping the pads in place, it also cuts off blood circulation on longer rides (around the knees). Got some cargo pants with protectionnow, which are wider and more comfortable. I don’t commute though, but want to to feel comfortable while having a coffee or lunch break during a ride…