Riding pants newbie question

[AWEInCA]

With all the talk about gear, I've decided to get some riding pants. I have always worn jacket, helmet, gloves, boots, and jeans. I have never really considered armored pants though. My question is are you suppose to buy pants that fit over jeans so you can take them off like you do your jacket, or are you suppose to wear them instead of jeans and just keep them on?

 

[Can-Am Poogs]

Personal choice

With all the talk about gear, I've decided to get some riding pants. I have always worn jacket, helmet, gloves, boots, and jeans. I have never really considered armored pants though. My question is are you suppose to buy pants that fit over jeans so you can take them off like you do your jacket, or are you suppose to wear them instead of jeans and just keep them on?

I wear Tourmaster air intake. They are a 3 layers in one. I have worn them over jeans, shorts, and even boxers with as little as the mesh layer to all the inserts.

 

[pro10is]

You can buy either type depending on your needs or preferences. The ones that fit over your jeans are called overpants. For summer riding consider mesh, anything else will be too hot and you won't use them.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: How you wear them will depend on your climate and riding conditions.
Mesh with armor might just offer the coolest combination with the most safety.

 

[AWEInCA]

While searching for "overpants" I ran across this informational video:

 

[ARtraveler]

You will get many answers and ideas. Get what works best for you.

Here are some of the things I use.

Kevlar Jeans

Regular Jeans and Chaps.

Leather riding/waterproof pants (Revit)

Firstgear riding pants with liners.

None of the above go over regular pants, but are worn in lieu of.