Does anyone know good bike jeans or other "regular" looking pants specially made for cycling?
I'm looking for jeans/pants that will still be functional. I know Levi's Commuter but maybe there
are better ones with more stretch, water residence etc.

And, do they make any for women too?

I saw the women's commuter jeans.... did not have any of the good features. There has to be something out there...yes?

Water resistance, well no, but the Diamond Gusset brand are really comfortable. They have a panel in the crotch which eliminates those bulky seams grinding into our sensitive stuff. The 6 pocket jean has nice roomy thigh area, 2% stretch something and special phone pocket on the back of the right thigh.

Marc

Why do you need special clothes? I've commuted for years with normal clothes. About 80% of the population of The Netherlands rides somewhere every day in normal clothes (yes, work commute mode share is lower but actual use of a bike is much higher since even those who don't ride a bike to work will often ride a bike to dinner or a store at night). A gob of the European population does rides in normal clothes. This seems an unnecessary and expensive complication to something that is and should be simple.

I don't get your question. When I wear normal jeans it's tougher to get on/off my bike so a bit of stretch is great and I wouldn't mind a material
that doesn't wear out that fast or gets soaking wet in the rain. I'm a former bike messenger so my speed is at least 3 times faster than the average Joe on his commuter bike, no offence.
Also I cycle everywhere because my bike is my only form of transportation but I don't always want to wear cycling clothes.

I know companies like Rapha and Brooks make casual clothes specifically for cyclists. If anyone has suggestions of other companies that makes great casual clothes for bikes
that would be great.

Chuck Norris action jeans.

It's better than wearing tights.

Agree on stretchy jeans. Many sold in Europe are stretch and increasingly more in the U.S. You can order most Levi's to be made in stretch fabric. I wear 511 or 513's Levi's 511 - Shop Slim Fit Jeans for Men | Levi's®

Wearing out is likely saddle issue. Look in to a Brooks, SelleRoyale, or similar that is smooth and won't wear them out. Also, if your seat is too high you will rock a lot more and that can cause a bit more wear.

For wet, do you have fenders and a full chaincase? Those deal with a huge part of the wet problem. Beyond that I often just get a bit wet knowing I'll dry off quick enough. If you're only traveling a few miles then an umbrella works amazingly well if it's not very windy. Then only the tops of my knees get a little wet but not bad. Difficult to carry a morning cappuccino with an umbrella though. I have a poncho and some rain pants that I wear when necessary. Most anything that is really rainproof will also be hot and not breath so I tend to avoid it though you could look at REI for some rain proof hiking pants.

https://www.betabrand.com/collections/bike-to-work.html

Thanks. These are the answers I was looking for.

YW. I did a general google for commuter jeans/pants. Might get a pair myself someday.

I find Prana Axiom jeans to be quite comfy on a bike, they're meant for climbers and hikers. Gusset in the crotch, a bit of stretch and some room in the knees.

Also a company called nau makes some real nice looking bike specific casual clothes but there real steeply priced

seems Black Tights and tall boots is A fashion choice these days for Women Seen around Here ..

I've seen what looks like a denim Indigo look in tights , essentially ... as advertised on TV..

I wear wrangler and one of these (which i plan to get more of) Sears.com

- Andy

I've seen them too.... and I still say tights are meant to be worn under something, not as pants. It is a look that flatters no one.

well definitely not the Plus sized , but it is done anyhow.. , Bike tights with the sewn in saddle shammy- pad is probably a No-Go. Faux Pas

Sounds like standard "Go" bicycle shorts and bibs. Agree that it is a look that flatters no one. Some worse than others.

You lost the Women's daily street wear fashions part of that conversation. so cherry picking, out of context is different

Guys do what you Want, I dont Care ..

Is this better: standard bicycle shorts and bibs, especially when worn by someone not lithe, are a look that flatters no one, man or woman, at any time. Almost anything else would make the dismounted wearer more presentable in public.

I wear sweat pants .. Im 67.. Track warm up trousers, in Black.

a Pair of cargo shorts over tights is another Look , more UNISEX 'PNW Grunge'

Uniqlo's jeans aren't specifically for bicycling, but they're fashionable and reasonably priced. They're also very stretchy and the rear pockets are perfectly sized for a mini-U.
Men's Jeans: Stretch, Slim & Skinny Fit | UNIQLO

Oh, I actually like them less on the small framed. Makes them look like walking sticks. They flatter no one.

Bike tights always remind me of a baby with a full diaper.

Skinny jeans made of actual denim stuff are OK, but for a bike you need lots of give in them. And while I have a brand that I like.. they tend to wear out faster.

Fixed that for you.

OK, your fix is fine by me. The corollary is that if someone "looks good" in standard bicycle shorts and bibs, that person would look far better in clothes that reflect good taste. The regular clothes for commuting suggested in the OP and by other posters are a step in that direction.

I cover about 15 miles roundtrip in suburbia and I find that jeans aren't practical, either because they get sticky and hot, or because the heavy seam in the crotch is irritating during the ride. LL Bean makes a line of shorts, capris, and pants called Comfort Trail that can be dressed up or down. The fabric has double seaming so the lines hold their shape right out of the dryer. I also like that the seam at the crotch isn't as thick as jeans and the pockets all have zippers. The fabric is about as light as rip-stop (like parachute fabric), but feels soft like cotton and dries quickly.

LL Bean Comfort Trail: Comfort Trail*at L.L.Bean

Well, that depends on what one thinks 'looks good'. Nearly every body type can dress to impress. IMOO, only superheros look good in spandex. Us mere mortals are never flattered by it. Never. In regular clothes they become Chris Evans...and the less clothing the better. O


How do these wear in the seat region? I like LL Bean in general but are these pants that will wear well over a few years?