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Are you looking for all out protection? All out comfort? All out convenience? In order of that list you've got:

*Leather pants: The best protection you can get and will work well in most riding conditions. The downside is that you probably won't want to put them on for the quick trip to the store or for the ride to work. Perforated leather may be more comfortable in hot weather.

*Leather pants: The best protection you can get and will work well in most riding conditions. The downside is that you probably won't want to put them on for the quick trip to the store or for the ride to work. Leather tends to be hotter and heavier than textile. Perforated leather may be more comfortable than regular leather in hot weather.

*Textile riding pants: Great comfort and can be used in all riding conditions. Generally more useful for everyday riding ~~with~~ more pockets/vents, and walking through the mall you don't look quite as odd. Like leather pants, you normally wear these over bare skin/skivvies so it makes changing somewhere a bit more challenging.

*Textile riding pants: Great comfort and can be used in all riding conditions. Generally more useful for everyday riding, having more pockets/vents than leather, and walking through the mall you don't look quite as odd. Are also less of a hassle if you happen to run into a rainstorm. Like leather pants, you normally wear these over bare skin/skivvies, so it makes changing somewhere a bit more challenging.

*Textile overpants: Can be worn over normal pants/shorts, making errands and everyday riding easy, since you can take the pants off when you get to your destination. Makes commuting really easy. Offer the possibility for layering on colder days. They generally fit on the loose side, so armor may move in the event of a fall.

*Textile overpants: Can be worn over normal pants/shorts, making errands and everyday riding easy, since you can take the pants off when you get to your destination. Makes commuting really easy. Offer the possibility for layering on colder days. They generally fit on the loose side, so armor may move in the event of a fall; this is generally true of all but the tightest leather pants.

Some pants have zippers that come up high on the legs (some find these easier to use with boots on). A liner for cooler weather is sometimes an option. Don't worry about length too much; once you tuck the pants into your boots that doesn't really matter.

Some pants have zippers that come up high on the legs (some find these easier to use with boots on). A liner for cooler weather is sometimes an option. Don't worry about length too much; once you tuck the pants into your boots that doesn't really matter. However, since many textile pants are designed to be worn outside your boots, you may want to find a model of pants that comes in short or long sizes if you're short or long.

One thing that is vitally important is that you zip the pants and the back of your jacket together. This will help keep your skin covered should you end up sliding down the road. All zippers are not the same; most companies use a slightly different style that won't work with others'. However, most pants/jackets come with extra zippers, so you can get a seamstress/significant other/mom to sew the correct half into your jacket. It's usually easier to change the zippers in the jackets than the pants. The zipper situation doesn't need to influence your buying decision too much.

Now start shopping, and don't leave home without your pants.

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 Are you looking for all out protection? All out comfort? All out convenience? In order of that list you've got:
-*Leather pants: The best protection you can get and will work well in most riding conditions. The downside is that you probably won't want to put them on for the quick trip to the store or for the ride to work. Perforated leather may be more comfortable in hot weather.
+*Leather pants: The best protection you can get and will work well in most riding conditions. The downside is that you probably won't want to put them on for the quick trip to the store or for the ride to work. Leather tends to be hotter and heavier than textile. Perforated leather may be more comfortable than regular leather in hot weather.
-*Textile riding pants: Great comfort and can be used in all riding conditions. Generally more useful for everyday riding with more pockets/vents, and walking through the mall you don't look quite as odd. Like leather pants, you normally wear these over bare skin/skivvies so it makes changing somewhere a bit more challenging.
+*Textile riding pants: Great comfort and can be used in all riding conditions. Generally more useful for everyday riding, having more pockets/vents than leather, and walking through the mall you don't look quite as odd. Are also less of a hassle if you happen to run into a rainstorm. Like leather pants, you normally wear these over bare skin/skivvies, so it makes changing somewhere a bit more challenging.
-*Textile overpants: Can be worn over normal pants/shorts, making errands and everyday riding easy, since you can take the pants off when you get to your destination. Makes commuting really easy. Offer the possibility for layering on colder days. They generally fit on the loose side, so armor may move in the event of a fall.
+*Textile overpants: Can be worn over normal pants/shorts, making errands and everyday riding easy, since you can take the pants off when you get to your destination. Makes commuting really easy. Offer the possibility for layering on colder days. They generally fit on the loose side, so armor may move in the event of a fall; this is generally true of all but the tightest leather pants.
-Some pants have zippers that come up high on the legs (some find these easier to use with boots on). A liner for cooler weather is sometimes an option. Don't worry about length too much; once you tuck the pants into your boots that doesn't really matter.
+Some pants have zippers that come up high on the legs (some find these easier to use with boots on). A liner for cooler weather is sometimes an option. Don't worry about length too much; once you tuck the pants into your boots that doesn't really matter. However, since many textile pants are designed to be worn outside your boots, you may want to find a model of pants that comes in short or long sizes if you're short or long.
 One thing that is vitally important is that you zip the pants and the back of your jacket together. This will help keep your skin covered should you end up sliding down the road. All zippers are not the same; most companies use a slightly different style that won't work with others'. However, most pants/jackets come with extra zippers, so you can get a seamstress/significant other/mom to sew the correct half into your jacket. It's usually easier to change the zippers in the jackets than the pants. The zipper situation doesn't need to influence your buying decision too much.
+Now start shopping, and don't leave home without your pants.
 ====Draggin Jeans====
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 '''[http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/index.htm Australian Draggin' Jeans]'''
-[http://www.lasplash.com/Vehicles/DragginJeans.php An online review of the Oz product]
+*[http://www.lasplash.com/Vehicles/DragginJeans.php An online review of the Oz product]
-[http://www.motorbikestoday.com/features/Articles/draggin_jeans.htm Motorbike Today (Aus) Review]
+*[http://www.motorbikestoday.com/features/Articles/draggin_jeans.htm Motorbike Today (Aus) Review]
 '''[http://www.dragginjeans.com/index.htm Fast Company Draggin' Jeans]'''
-[http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/draggin-jeans/draggin-jeans.htm webBikeWorld Review]
+*[http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/draggin-jeans/draggin-jeans.htm webBikeWorld Review]
-[http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcbeware/dragginjeans.html Motorcycle Online Review]
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