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This sheet describes my test of the Aramid/Kevlar Course Rocker reinforced jeans sold by the XLMoto website at quite low prices (60 to 80€).

NB : In “normal” jeans, I basically wear Grim Tim from Nudie Jeans and Levi’s 511 in size 36, length 32.

The site’s chart says that the pants run small, but it’s actually the opposite:
I tried on a 36 (photos) and a 38, the 38 was way too big, the 36 is loose.

(Note: A few months after writing this article, I bought the same jeans in size 34 and it’s the right size for me, so one size down from my usual size)_

General info:

• Protection level AA** (good);
• Made in Pakistan (bad);
• The fabric of the jeans is very thick, it inspires confidence ;
• It comes with impressive level 1 knee pads and level 2 hip pads, also impressive ;
• The positioning of the knee pads is done by numerous and regularly spaced velcros;
• The aramid cover is in accordance with the photos on the site (seat + knees + a 10 cm wide band along each leg;
• It is very versatile, you can hardly see the shells despite their thickness (see photos);
• It is a little wide, but not so wide that it is shocking.

Dimensions of the pockets for protections:

• Knees: 29 cm (high seam to the lowest velcro) x 18 cm (edge to edge) ;
• Hips: 25 cm x 13 cm.

My opinion:

I am very happy with it.

I removed the hip shells which I find too bulky. I wore it to the office several times with the original knee pads on, without feeling any discomfort. Later I replaced these shells by SAS-TEC SC-1/KB2, thin (1 cm) and much more protective (level 2, <18 kN).

I wear the shells in the highest position (3rd velcro from the bottom).

I deactivated the unused knee velcros, because they tended to close during the day and lock the shells in a bad position: I simply cut pieces of velcro on the hairy side and fixed them on.

Only downside: There are some poorly finished seams in the lining. I’m crossing my fingers that the outer seams will hold better. (Note: Many ports later, nothing to report)_

Side reading: For those who are interested in this kind of modification, I did some sewing in the past to integrate the huge SC-1/06EVO knee protectors from Sas-Tec into a DXR Howell City CE motorcycle jean, see my article dedicated to these protections: SAS-TEC SC-1-06-EVO motorcycle protections.

Various photos :

Label :

Areas covered by the aramid:

Close-up on the seams :

Bottom of panties :

Assembly of the aramid on the outside of the leg :

Sewing the leg on the inside:

The original shells (not sensas) :

Pockets for hulls:

Knees:

Hip :

Quick review of the Course Caféman (tried in 36 and returned) :

• Protection level A (poor);
• Made in Pakistan (lame);
• The fabric is thick and slightly velvety ;
• It comes with level 1 knee pads;
• Knee pads are positioned by numerous and evenly spaced velcro fasteners;
• The aramid cover is in accordance with the photos on the site (seat + knees + a 10 cm wide band along each leg) ;
• It is very large, I would have had to order it in 34.

Between the look of the fabric, the A level and the size issue, I was not convinced.

Updates

• 10/05/2021: Added photos and pocket dimensions.
• 06/02/2022: Reorganization of the article.