Jeans work for me in the winter when I don't go to far. I do find them not so comfy. My all time favorite pants for riding in any weather are the Arborwear Tech pants I wear for work. They soften up quite a bit after a few washings & they have plenty of room for fleece sweats underneath for when it gets real cold. At least all the ones I have do. They also are very slick against my Brooks saddle. No hot spots. They also dry out very fast after being soaked from rain or what ever.

A bit pricey at 65-75 dollars. But a single pair of tech pants will outlast 4-5 pairs of any jeans easily. Arborist by trade {tree monkey with a saw** I have gained a pretty good knowledge of what durable clothing & outer wear is. I love them.......No, I am not affiliated with Arborwear in any way.....Jeff