REVIEW: SA1NT Women's Unbreakable High rise Skinny Jeans [2024]
SA1NT high rise skinny jeans look and feel like fashion pants while still providing the quality protection you would expect from riding gear. These comfortable, stretchy pants can be worn all day both on and off the bike, so you won't have to bother with a change of clothes. With a stylish look and AA rated protection, it's like owning two pairs of jeans at once.
REVIEW SUMMARY
SA1NT's unbreakable high rise skinny jeans are the ultimate package. Made with elastane for stretch and all-day comfort, they still manage to achieve the toughness of high-end protective riding jeans. Built from Dyneema, the same material that's used to make bulletproof armor, these are quality jeans that are more than up to the task should things go random. Whether you commute on your bike or mainly go on weekend rides, the SA1NT skinny jeans are the perfect 'undercover' option if you're not a fan of the look of bulky riding gear. They look and feel like regular denim, so they pair with just about anything.
KEY FEATURES
- Breathable and comfortable
- Versatile style that pairs with just about anything
- Made with elastane for comfort and stretchiness
- 4-second protection across the entire garment
- Impact and abrasion resistant
IDEAL FOR:
- Weekend rides
- Commuting
- Long motorcycle trips
- Everyday use
For a long time, motorcycle riders had to make a choice between looking good or keeping their bodies protected. With the SA1NT unbreakable high rise skinny jeans, you can have it both ways. Gone are the days of skin-tight leather pants, leather jackets and gaudy motorcycle outfits. The future has arrived.
The reality of riding a motorcycle is that normal denim jeans just won't cut it. If things go random on the road, your nice designer jeans will be torn to shreds in less than a second, literally. According to the TAC, normal jeans only provide 0.6 seconds of protection in a motorcycle crash at 80km/h.
The SA1NT high rise skinny jeans offer four seconds of crash protection from top to bottom, so you can ride safe and confident. Better yet, they look and feel amazing! They're so comfy that it's easy to forget you're actually wearing a piece of motorcycle gear.
Keep reading for a full rundown of everything these jeans bring to the table.
Key Features of SA1NT Unbreakable High Rise Skinny Jeans
- Looks and feels like high-end fashion jeans
- Versatile style that pairs well with most outfits
- Made from a four-second rated fabric that's incredibly tough
- Strong felt seam that doesn't rip easily
- High rise fit that sits above the waist and leaves no gap on the back
- Skinny fit that hugs the body for a flattering look
- Made with elastane for stretch and flexibility
- Forgiving fit that accommodates for different body shapes
- Fabric tested to AA Rating on impact abrasion resistance (Darmstadt) prEN 17092-1:2017
- Garment Certified to EN17092-4:2020 "B"
Material
SA1NT high rise skinny jeans are woven with Dyneema, a next-generation material that's used to make bulletproof armor, armor helicopters, and it even tethers space shuttles. It's kind of like something out of a James Bond film.
What makes Dyneema so unique when compared to other materials is its incredible strength-to-weight ratio. It's 15 times stronger than steel at the same weight, but remarkably about 40% lighter than Kevlar. So Dyneema has this incredible double benefit of providing high-level protection while remaining lightweight, allowing manufacturers to make protective clothing without that horrible bulky feeling.
Dyneema has a high tensile strength, abrasion resistance and cut resistance, which makes it an ideal fabric to fuse with denim. Wearing Dyneema-infused pants feels just like wearing regular denim, which is incredible given the amount of protection they still provide. So you can say goodbye to those horrible, tight leather riding pants of the past. The future is now.
The SA1NT skinny jeans are made using a single layer of denim, which makes them lighter and more breathable than lined jeans, which is how most other manufacturers make their pants.
What do these two terms mean? Simply put, a single layer jean is made by weaving a protective fabric, Dyneema in this case, into the actual pants. Lined jeans are made by placing the protective fabric on top of the denim, without weaving it together.
As you can probably guess, single layer denim breathes and feels a whole lot better than lined denim. This is how SA1NT can get their jeans to feel so stretchy and comfy without skimping on protection. It's all just a bit of modern day technological magic.
Durability
Motorcycle gear is a long-term investment, so you want it to last a long time in order to get your money's worth. The high rise skinny jeans are not only woven with Dyneema, but made with a strong felt seam that makes them tough and long lasting. The quality and care of the stitching will also ensure that these jeans last for many adventures to come.
To get the most out of your SA1NT riding jeans, try to wash them as little as possible. Washing detergents not only strip the color, but slowly break down the cotton fibers that make up denim fabric. If possible, try to spot clean stains with a damp cloth instead of washing the entire garment.
Of course, you'll need to wash the pants at some point. Hand washing is the best way to keep your denim in top condition. Giving the pants a cold wash with 1/2 teaspoon of detergent is the best way to freshen them up without damaging their long-term value. Air dry the jeans inside, as direct sunlight can cause the denim to fade.
Check out this more detailed rundown of caring for your denim so you can get plenty of years out of your unbreakable jeans.
Color
The SA1NT skinny jeans come in black and indigo blue, which are honestly the only two colors you will ever need. Dark colored jeans pair well with so many outfit options. Since these jeans are such a dead ringer for everyday denim, you can pair them with anything that you would normally match with denim jeans.
IMPORTANT: The indigo jeans go through a unique dying process which requires special consideration over the first few weeks of use. The indigo dye will dry or wet bleed onto white or light garments, so take care where you wear them during the first few weeks of use.
Design
The slick, modern look of the SA1NT high rise skinny jeans can make it feel like you're practically buying designer jeans. It's hard to believe that something so protective can feel so good, but the results speak for themselves. If you wear them casually, people will have a hard time believing that they're anything other than fashion jeans.
SA1NT jeans are made with a single layer, so they're not especially bulky when ranked against comparable high waist jeans. The pockets are deep enough to be functional, have no metal rivets and the rubber-coated front button won't scratch your bike's tank.
If you like minimalistic fashion than these are the jeans for you. There's no embellished stitching except for a small wing logo embroidery, so you don't have to worry about large, ugly symbols that are sometimes found on motorcycle clothing. The simplicity of these jeans make them great to pair with other clothing, motorcycle gear or not.
These jeans are made with a high rise waist, so there won't be any gaping in the back when you're in full-tuck on a sports bike. Your shirt will easily tuck and stay tucked into the jeans, so you won't have to worry about your back peeking out as you ride.
The inseam measures at 31 inches, which is relatively long for skinny jeans, but necessary so that your ankles aren't left exposed. Despite the extra length, they still look good when worn with regular shoes or boots.
With a tight form-flattering look, you can wear these pants anywhere that you would normally rock a nice pair of jeans, with the confidence that you're looking and feeling your very best. Not bad for a pair of motorcycle pants.
The high rise skinny jeans are super protective but they don't come with armor pockets. If you love these pants but feel that you need a bit of extra security in the knees and hips, check out the women's armored jeans that SA1NT also make.
Comfort and Fit
People have a hard time believing just how comfy and stretchy SA1NT jeans can be until they've tried them on in person. The light, breathable feel of these jeans make them awesome for all-day use, whether it's mostly off the bike or on it.
Because they're made with Dyneema, a strong but lightweight material, the high rise skinny jeans are great for riding in warm weather. It's a hard pill to swallow that you always need to cover yourself no matter how warm it gets outside, but these highly breathable jeans make things a whole lot comfier on the road.
SA1NT skinny jeans wear and break in just like regular everyday jeans. They fit true to size and don't feel bulky and heavy, unlike most other brands of motorcycle clothing. These pants are so comfy that you'll probably end up forgetting that you're wearing a piece of motorcycle gear at some point.
Style and Versatility
The SA1NT skinny jeans have a minimalist, sleek style that can be paired with just about any outfit for any occasion. Even if riding a motorcycle is only a small part of your day, the comfort and everyday style of these pants are perfect for long stretches of use. They're a great option if you're not a fan of loud, over the top motorcycle outfits.
These jeans are designed to be highly practical and wearable for everyday use. Whether you commute to work, ride mainly on weekends or simply hop on a friend's bike from time to time, there's no occasion where they're going to look out of place.
Because of their lightweight design, the SA1NT skinny jeans are great to wear even when the weather heats up. Sure, you'll still be a little bit hot on a boiling summer's day, but these jeans are still the best option available when it comes to protection without suffering from heatstroke.
You can even rock these jeans during colder weather as well. If it's a seriously cold winter's day and you need some extra layering, they're stretchy enough so you can wear thin leggings underneath.
SA1NT's High Rise Skinny Jeans in a Test Drive
The SA1NT skinny jeans stack up on paper, but how do they go in a test drive? The first thing you'll notice about these pants is that they're seriously comfortable. Not just comfy for motorcycle jeans, but comfortable full stop. The stretchiness makes getting on and off the bike incredibly easy, and you can walk around with them on all day without a hint of discomfort.
If you've spent a good length of time wearing motorcycle clothing, you've probably experienced how awkward and bulky it can be. The high rise skinny jeans are lightweight, breathable and so discreet that people won't realize you're even wearing motorcycle clothing.
SA1NT skinny jeans have an everyday fashion look that makes them practically indiscernible from regular jeans. Whether you're rocking them in black or indigo, they're going to pair well with about 90% of your wardrobe. Say goodbye to looking out of place with bulky motorcycle gear.
But what about where it matters most - the protection? SA1NT have an awesome reputation for making some of the toughest moto gear on the market, and you can be rest assured that you'll be in safe hands wearing these jeans. Hopefully you don't have to test their effectiveness out first hand! For now, you can read some real life crash stories from riders who have found out the hard way whether the gear works.
So if you're looking for motorcycle jeans that are tough, comfortable, reliable and highly versatile, the SA1NT high rise skinny jeans are the way to go. They're comfortable and breathable enough to wear all day, and you probably won't want to take them off anyway. A great pair of jeans if you want to go 'undercover' when you wear riding gear off the bike.