I was not thrilled with the jeans when I first tried them on because I had placed the knee/shin armor incorrectly, but after road testing them to adjust the knee/shin armor to the right location, I've really fallen in love with them!

The first thing that caught my attention is how COMFORTABLE they are. I ride my bike to work sometimes, and usually wore regular Levi's with strap-on exterior knee/shin protectors. With these jeans, the knee/shin armor is removable and adjustable with velcro strips inside the pant leg, so I can take them out when I arrive to work, wear them through the day, and put the armor back in before going home. By themselves, the jeans fit VERY nicely and are more comfortable than my regular Levi's! Fair warning: you will need to take time to adjust the position of the knee/shin armor or it will NOT be comfortable or be in place to protect you properly. (I place the armor with about 2-2.5 inches of spare velcro at the top, and that fits well for me.)

The jeans come with 4 total armor pieces: 2 hip armors and 2 knee/shin armors, all of which are removable. I find that I can leave the hip armor in at all times without any sacrifice to comfort, but the knee/shin armor definitely needs to come out. The jeans also have the full set of pockets: two in front and 2 in back, as well as the small "key pocket" within the right side front pocket, which I find especially useful for storing your bike key, some cash, etc.

I do still think the jeans are a bit too expensive, but for what I got I am happy with the purchase.

Just received them today. Fit around waist and crotch area is great. They are snug around thighs but comfortable. You get what you pay for. I have two pairs of bargain motorcycle jeans that fit awfully. I don't want to be seen of my bike in those (they are going to goodwill now). If these jeans hold up well with wear and washing I'll order a second pair.

Fast forward two years since my original review (below) - other country, other life, other motorcycle and, yes, other pair of Maxler jeans.
So, why did I replace my jeans if I like them so much?
I lost 60lbf and I was swimming in my size 38 - they are still in perfect condition but they are way too big for me now. So since they were a clear winner I just bought another pair of the exact same but in size 34.
I stand by my original review in every point - I commute to work on motorcycle every day these days and they are warm, comfortable, look good enough for work and provide real protection.
Highly recommended.

Original review from almost two years ago:

I have had this pair of jeans for about a month and a half now, and I wear them each time I ride.
I waited this long to post a review to really get a chance to use them on a long tiring, hot ride, just to have a good point of comparison.
I live in Costa Rica and this is now the dry season. Last Sunday I went for a 4h long ride in the sun with mostly mountain roads but still significant dirt and off road.
The one major remark I have is I completely forgot these jeans. Instead of sweating a lot as I used to do in my former riding pants, these were very comfortable.
Some people complain they are heavy - yes, compared to $30 jeans but then these will actually protect you in a crash. Fortunately I cannot claim I tested that, but the construction, the materials, the protections and the shape are all very, very good. Kevlar everywhere, doubled on the butt and thighs back and also doubled on the thighs front due to the smart way the knee protections are attached.
Size-wise I was torn between taking the 36 and the 38. I kind of fit in the 36 but with the bulk of the protections I would not forget it - since there is no 37 (too bad!) I went for the 38 which is slightly loose on me. In the end with a good belt it's more than OK. I am 6' tall and had to shorten the legs by nearly 3".
The front pockets are ample and I can safely store there my cell phone and wallet even when riding off-road.
I also wore it in the office - it's clearly on the casual side but the very smart conception of the knee pads allow you to remove them when not riding, and put them back before going home without having to remove your pants.
No one noticed these were riding pants.
Bottom line: except when I know I'll be riding in the rain until my shower these are the riding pants I'll pick every time.
They even look good.

I've been riding for about two years now and these are the first riding pants I've owned. First off I want to say that these fit exactly like some of the designer jeans I wear. Specifically Diesel Jeans. If you wear or have worn Diesel slim straight jeans you'll want to order your size exactly the same. I'm 5'11" and 175lbs and usually wear a 30x30 in most stretch denim. I went ahead and ordered the 30x32 and they fit great while being a little bit long which I just roll once on the bottom.

These are a slim straight fit that are tight at just about every point and you kind of squeeze into them and they're supposed to fit like a glove. They should be almost skin tight in the upper legs, thighs,waist, butt with straight legs that offer a little bit of room but nothing like boot cut jeans. If you like your jeans a little baggier I'd suggest the Speed & Strength Men's Dogs of War Black Pants. They're a bit baggier with similar knee padding and Kevlar protection. These are very much for people who wear slim straight to skinny type jeans. With mid top riding shoes the bottom of the leg cuff doesn't fit over the top of my shoes. Hope that explains the fit a bit better.

Pros:
True to size in comparison to similar style designer stretch denim. Great fit and stretch denim fits like a glove.

Removable knee pad and hip protection inserts. Flexible material above the knee helps with fit, flexibility and breathability.

Kevlar sown in from just above the knee to the waist for added protection.

Cons:
A little on the high end when compared to similar brands. If Maxler could bring the cost down to the $150 dollar range they would be a steal. - Minus half a star

They are light on the Kevlar and it doesn't come down all the way to the knee which means if you wear them without the bulky knee pads, you won't get any knee protection over wearing a regular pair of jeans. I feel this is a rather big flaw because there are times when wearing the knee inserts isn't feasible so at least having that extra few inches of Kevlar protection over the knee would have made these a lot more adaptable to different riders and conditions. - Minus half a star

Other than that they're a great buy and worth the investment. I'm looking forward to trying other Maxler riding jeans. I've only owned these for a week so in a few months I'll come back and update. Feel free to ask any questions. I'm usually pretty responsive.

Can't say enough good things about these jeans. Very comfortable, durable, stylish, and due to a recent accident, I can attest that they literally saved my butt, and other things after a crash/side at over 70mph.

I took a nasty spill on the interstate on 8/29/2019 traveling at the speed limit of 70mph. My upper body took the brunt of the impact. Left shoulder, two broken ribs, and some pretty nasty road rash on left forearm and elbow. Right elbow also had some pretty bad road rash, and I may have done something to my right rotator cuff as well. Fortunately, I was wearing these Maxler jeans, a full face HJC helmet, armored Joe Rocket jacket, Alpinestar gloves, and armored riding shoes.

I can't say exactly how long I was sliding on the road, a person that was behind said they estimated it was almost 100 yards. (Take that with a grain of salt). I do remember thinking to myself that I couldn't believe how long the slide was lasting, and kept saying to myself, it *has* to end soon, I have to stop eventually... When I finally did stop, the mesh arms on my jacket were shredded, my gloves worn off at the palm and finger tips, my helmet and visor had a nasty road burn, and my right knee was exposed due to a rip/snag on something. On the plus side, I was able to sit up and get up out of the center lane by hobbling over to the median before I collapsed against the guard rails.
Long story short, I remember while I was in the ambulance, that the EMT actually apologized before he started to cut my Maxler jeans off. Before he cut them, I looked at my legs and saw several places where the denim was completely abraded away on my left upper leg, and above my knee, but the aramid liner was still intact. He was amazed that my left leg didn't have any road rash at all. (As was I). Note, I did have a pretty bad injury on my right knee due to impact on the ground and some kind of puncture. Whatever I hit, did tear the fabric so that the knee cap was partially exposed, but other than a half-dollar size burn, my right leg skin was also protected.

The price of these makes them seem like a luxury item and I have to admit, this is the most I've ever paid for a pair of pants. With that said, I can't say enough how much I recommend them. I'd already bought a second pair, and I guarantee I'll be wearing them when I'm ready to ride again. ATGATT!

Note: I was pretty out of it when they cut the jeans off so I don't know what happened to them after the ambulance ride. I wish I could've saved them to include a picture.