Overall, I was really impressed by the design, comfort and looks of these jeans.

Pros:
-They look and fit great!!!
-The knee armor can easily be adjust using Velcro, and it can easily be removed using the side zipper.. really neat
-Hip armor is included and is quite comfortable (I don't even bother taking it out)
-There is plenty of Kevlar reinforcement in the main areas (but not all)

The main question mark I have is how tough is the denim material in the non reinforced areas (e.g. shins) and whether that's even something to gripe with - aside from that I score these jeans 10/10 in all areas. Outside of competitors that price their jeans at $300+, I don't think you will find a better pair on Amazon.

Sizes as specified, armor sits in right places

The style of these pants remind me of the Featherbed-K jeans that you'd find from UglybrosUSA, but the Maxlers are half the cost at $178 MSRP. In fact, both brands are made in S.Korea and you can find similar styles from each when you view their websites. I wanted to share that I'm 5'7" tall, roughly 140 lbs, and normally prefer a 30x30 in men's skinny jeans from Levi's or Hollister. Basically, I'm a Featherweight if you think in terms of MMA weight classes and I find most motorcycle jeans fit either too baggy, too long, or both.

Pros:
- Pretty true to size in the waist with a slim to skinny fit. Should work for most, but I preferred sizing down.
- Includes both Hip and Knee Armor with CE rating of 1621-1:2012
- Good amount of Kevlar lining sewn on the back of the pants
- Denim is thick, but still has good stretch. I still had room at the thighs and calf areas.
- Cheaper than brands like Uglybros, Dainese, Rev'It, or Saint.cc
- Styling screams "moto jeans".

Cons:
- Too long, can't choose the length or inseam. The men's size 28 fits me like a 30"x36"
- No kevlar sewn on front of the pant. It is only on the knee pads, so there will be no protection in that area w/o the armor.
- Foul chemical smelling odor during unboxing, would not recommend wearing w/o washing first.
- Styling screams "moto jeans", for anyone averse looking for a more traditional jean.

In my photos I have a couple comparison shots versus a pair of Rev'It jeans ($229 MSRP) . When flipped inside-out, I didn't notice any loose seams or fraying, but I do believe the Rev'Its are still a tad better in details and overall quality. The hems on the Rev'Its are double stitched and come with a reflective strip that's visible when you roll them, whereas the Maxlers do not. The front of the Rev'Its also have protective material sewn all the way to the knees, so you have some protection even without the armor. In my opinion the overall quality and reputation of the Rev'Its justify the price difference. As for the Maxlers, I do like them and recommend them since they do offer better protection than riding only with a pair of Levi's. But unless you're thin and tall, you should expect to pay for some alterations.

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.

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.