Bull-it Mastiff Jeans: Review of Protective Motorcycle Denim

Bull-it Mastiff Jeans Overview

• 👖 The Bull-it Mastiff Jeans are presented as stylish and protective motorcycle riding jeans, available in dark gray wash.
• 🇬🇧 Bull-it is a UK-based manufacturer known for integrating their Covec material into various offerings.
• 📏 The Mastiff line offers both straight and slim cut options, with the straight cut being described as plenty slim for the US market.

Material and Protection

• 💪 Constructed with a blend of 85% cotton, 10% Covec, and 5% stretch, providing abrasion resistance and flexibility.
• 🛡️ The jeans feature CE Level 1 RE ZRO armor for both knees and hips, which is breathable and biodegradable.
• ⬆️ The knee armor is adjustable using Velcro inside the pocket to ensure proper placement in a riding position.
• 🔗 A second layer of Covec is added behind the knee pocket for enhanced abrasion resistance in a high-impact zone.

Design and Fit

• 📏 Sizing ranges from 26 to 44, with inseams of 30, 32, and 34. A 6'3", 220 lbs model wearing a US 34 fit perfectly in the 34 Mastiff jeans.
• 🏷️ The jeans retail at a $200 price point, which includes the armor, a recent increase attributed to armor inclusion in the US market.
• 🛠️ Features include a button and zipper closure, reinforced belt loops, a key loop pass-through, and a traditional five-pocket design.
• 💡 Flattened blackhead rivets are used to prevent scratching motorcycle tanks or other surfaces.

Additional Features

• 🔀 Double reinforced seams are present on the upper hip, a critical abrasion zone.
• 💡 A hidden reflective strip is integrated into the cuffs, which can be revealed by rolling them up for increased visibility at night or in inclement weather.
• 🌟 The overall design aims to look like regular jeans, allowing riders to blend in while still receiving necessary protection.