Dainese Kargo Pants

We measured a sampling of these jeans of different waist sizes and lengths and find they are much like other jeans you’d buy these days. They are just a bit “vanity” sized in the waist. Across the size run, the actual measured waist is just about 2” larger than the stated size which is typical vanity sizing. And of course these are cotton and may shrink just a tad too. So my overall advice would be to buy the waist size you normally wear in jeans; you’ll likely find a fit. If you aren’t sure whether your jeans are vanity sized like I’m describing, then either measure your waist where your normal jeans ride or measure your favorite pair of jeans to verify. You’ll probably find that you measure out a bit bigger than your normal jeans size and also the waist of your favorite jeans measures out an inch or two bigger than their stated size. If so, you will be on track following my advice.

The inseam lengths measured out to be generous. In the smaller jeans, the inseam of about 33”, the mid-sized jeans were about 34.5” and the larger jeans topped out at about 36”. Again, the jeans will probably shrink a bit, but even so, these inseam measurements are generous. The pant legs are a simple design and could be hemmed.

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The Dainese Kargo pants offer super soft, and slightly stretch denim in a cargo style for max comfort on the bike. Knee armor is included.

The overall cut of these pants is what I’d call a “modern cargo” cut. They are looser in the seat and thighs, but aren’t baggy in the leg like some cargo pants. They taper down nicely which is great for motorcycling so you don’t have a flappy cuff to hang up on the machinery. The fabric in these pants is a lighter weight and it slightly stretchy. The knee armor, which is the Dainese Pro-Armor which is CE rated level 1 and is nice stuff. The armor pocket allows some up-down adjustability too. So the armor is very good and the denim is not as good in terms of abrasion resistance. Please know going in that unreinforced cotton pants won’t hold together well in a slide.

I really like the overall styling here and I think the comfort is fantastic. I’d certainly wear these pants anywhere… not just on a bike. :: Paul, 07-30-18

Dainese says: A cotton cargo pant with two front pockets, elasticated fabric and Pro-Armor composite knee protection, the Kargo is great for the commuter or anyone who’s looking for casual look but still wants protection from impacts.