Diamond Gusset Jeans

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There's not much to say about a pair of motorcycle jeans.  I don't usually wear jeans for riding, although I seem to be in the minority.  The older I get, the more protection I demand from my riding gear.

I used to think that Cordura and other textile motorcycle clothing was The Answer to all motorcycle riding needs.  It still has its place for sure, especially when the weather turns soggy, but give me a good ol' pair of thick leather pants (and jacket) any time.  I just feel safer wearing some good quality hide.

So I've come complete circle in my thinking regarding what to wear when riding.  I absolutely, positively cannot believe how many local motorcycle riders I see wearing shorts, a T-shirt and a beanie-style helmet.  No gloves either.  Insane - totally insane.

Jeans are below minimum requirements for me, but again, I realize I'm in the minority here.  I suppose they're better than shorts, but that's not saying much...

However, like everyone else, I wear jeans just about everywhere else off the bike.  If you're old enough to remember the '60's, jeans were worn tighter than a coat of paint.  I couldn't do that now, so the trend of the last decade or so towards baggy clothes is like liberation.  I can finally feel comfortable in my clothes!

But too baggy is too much once you're beyond, oh, about 30 or so.  Which brings us to these Diamond Gusset jeans.  Forget the gusset for a minute - these jeans are cut just right.  They're soft, broken in right from the start, and fit like they were custom made.  And they can be - custom made, that is.  Give them your measurements and they'll dig through their stock to find a pair that's exactly right for you or they'll custom-fit a pair just for you.

And guess what?  They've been made in the U.S.A. since 1987.  Remember when jeans were as American as apple pie?  I don't know how many pairs of jeans Diamond Gusset turns out every year, but they're probably the only U.S. jeans manufacturer left.  Kind of a shame actually...

They've also received the Yahoo! Top Service award for excellent customer service.  I placed the order for these jeans on the Diamond Gusset website and got an immediate response to my additional questions about fit.  Two days later, I was wearing 'em.

But jeans is jeans, right?  What's so special about these?  I mean they're blue, they're jeans, and they have slash pockets and a metal zipper.  The secret, and their distinguishing characteristic, is the diamond gusset. 

A gusset, according to Webster, is "a usually diamond-shaped or triangular insert in a seam (as of a sleeve, pocketbook, or shoe upper) to provide expansion or reinforcement".  The gusset in Diamond Gusset jeans is in the crotch.

The jeans have a slightly strange feeling when walking, like there's some extra material bunching down in the nether regions.  Which makes sense, because there is!

It's relatively unnoticeable, but the gusset makes all the difference when sitting on a motorcycle...or a horse, or even a chair.  The gusset provides extra expansion and makes the jeans very comfortable for sitting. 

You may think all jeans are comfortable for sitting, but you'll really notice the difference with these.  If you have to wear jeans for motorcycle riding, these are probably going to be the most comfortable.

Diamond Gusset jeans are available in men's, women's, children's and big sizes, in many styles, including carpenter jeans, shorts, easy fit and more.  They're available in several colors and stone washed or pre-washed, relaxed or natural fit.  The jeans shown here are the regular pre-washed.  The prices run from $35.99 up to about $45.99 for the big, big sizes.