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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Hey there. I have been looking for some waterproof riding jeans for quite some time now. Anyone here have any that they have tried and would reccommend? Over in Europe they have a brand called Rokker that are badass, they are super thin, waterproof, and look just like a pair of regular stylish jeans. The problem is they are about 500 euro ($700) per pair, so needless to say they are out of the question. I am looking for something similar in the states with alot smaller price tag. Any input would be much appreciated.

Here is a link to the pricey ones. I am hoping to find something similar.

http://www.therokkercompany.com/09/cz/?page_id=7
 
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Just get a rain gear. Cheap and effective.
 
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Buy a pair of leather jeans, and mink oil them. That should be sufficient, or a rain suit as baka said.
 
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Thanks for the suggestions guys but i have rain gear and not really into leather pants. Looking for suggestions for waterproof jeans if anyone has any experience with them.
 
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Whoa! $700? That's a lot. Rain suits won't cost that much.
 
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My wife is always moaning about how I look occassionally in a couple of old pairs of jeans I refuse to throw away. She claims I'm an embarrassment in them when her friends drop over?? Oh well, They have earned their right and been oil and grease preserved over the years. They are now waterproof! lol....Gives credence to the term, Greasy Biker!
 
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They said that those $700.00 (thats just crazy) jeans are water resistant not water proof. Once soaked they will let the water pass thru. Rain gear is going to be the only water proof solution.
 
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Waterproof 100% cotton ain't happening. Like the others have said......get some rain gear.
 
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Originally Posted by MichiganMikey
Hey there. I have been looking for some waterproof riding jeans for quite some time now. Anyone here have any that they have tried and would reccommend? Over in Europe they have a brand called Rokker that are badass, they are super thin, waterproof, and look just like a pair of regular stylish jeans. The problem is they are about 500 euro ($700) per pair, so needless to say they are out of the question. I am looking for something similar in the states with alot smaller price tag. Any input would be much appreciated.

Here is a link to the pricey ones. I am hoping to find something similar.

http://www.therokkercompany.com/09/cz/?page_id=7
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/m...nts/20201.aspx
 
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i bought some firehose work pants from duluth trading (http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/m...nts/92204.aspx). they aren't 'waterproof', but they are water resistant. plus, if they ever rip or tear they will replace them. and you can get them on sale for $60 or less.
 



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