Saved my ass (literally)

I've had these for almost 2 years exactly. Once I had them tailored, they were great. This last weekend I was cruising and had to suddenly avoid something come off the truck in front of me. It was in a roundabout and I leaned the bike too far and when down. I was probably doing about 30 mph. I had all my gear on except I was wearing a T-shirt because it was hot. My right arm is in rough shape. Nothing requiring a hospital visit, but I'll have a huge scar on my bicep. But these jeans did exactly what they were meant to do. The denim is so thick, it did most of the work, but in the few spots the denim did wear through, the Kevlar stepped up and I don't have a scratch anywhere on my legs. No, they're not cheap. I know you can buy stuff for half the price, but if you hold that cheaper stuff and hold these, the difference is obvious. Yes, I'll have to get them tailored again. But all of that is cheaper than the hospital and way less painful than a bloody/pussing road rash. I'm here to buy another pair.

I need to order two more pair

These make you feel safe riding down the highway on Runs. After 10 rides I decided to wash them inside out and hang dry of course. They still fit the same no shrinkage no fading. I’ve worn them in 110 degrees heat in AZ and in 40 degrees chilly wind cold in San Francisco they are Awesome. The Armor fits great too. Worth the investment.

I do like these pants, but… They fit as described from the knees up. The length and width of the legs were a big problem for me. They were about 6” too long and also very wide. I did roll up the bottom of the pant legs, but this was causing issues while riding. The wind was catching them very badly and they were getting hooked on the foot pegs, shifter, brake pedal, etc. This was very unsafe for me so I ended up finding a local tailor to fix them. They will shorten and also taper them from the knees down for me. It will cost $50 extra to do this because of the double seams on the inside and outside of the pant legs. I also have to wait another 2 weeks. Other than that, I do like these pants. I washed and pressed them before taking them to the tailor. There were some stitches coming apart on the inseam of the pants after 1 wash in cold water. That problem will be fixed by the tailor too. I hope after all of this I end up with an awesome pair of riding jeans.

Archetype vs caballo

I’m 6’0, 210, relatively fit build. I needed to size up at least one size for both styles. It kinda sucks that i had to pay for the returns, but maybe i’ll get it back doing this review. I usually wear 34-35 waist and needed a 36 in the Tobacco brand. The caballo were way too loose for me. Maybe good for an ICP concert but not at all what what i see many bikers wearing. The Archetype jeans on the other hand fit beautifully. They were soft and comfortable and were not super snug looking like they appear in some of the pictures on the site. If you like super baggy jeans, caballo is what you need. Otherwise get the Archetype.

Now I’m covered- testament from a cycle crash!

They are here and awesome! I’ve been shopping protective clothing since the accident last October when we learned how inferior our regular riding gear was. The Tobacco’s look great and feel great and I’m confident they’ll protect if ever it happens again. Trust me you don’t want to experience sliding down an asphalt road without protection!

Caballo

Jeans are very comfortable. They are a little tight in the crotch and come way too long. The quality is impeccable though! I'm not sure if they're worth almost $400, especially that they don't come with armor of any kind, but they're definitely very very high quality. As I have only wore them once I am very happy with them.

Outstanding Customer Service

The jeans I order arrived on time but were the wrong size. Reached out to customer service and the team sent me out a new pair that was the right size. On top of that they expedited the shipment which arrived before my event. Which was in the same week it was important to me and by their action it was important to them as well , this means a lot to me as it is harder and harder to find companies that care about there clients. Thank you again to the team at Tobacco Motorwear Company

Unbelievable Company

I ordered pants in 2021, got into a motorcycle accident later that year, and couldn't wear the pants so I threw them to the back of my closest (unworn). In 2024, they refunded/returned the pants back to me. This company is friggn awesome. I will buy only from them from now on.

BadAss Jeans and exceptional Customer Service

You get what you pay for .. meaning these Jeans are worth every penny. I am extremely picky and these exceeded my best expectations. Thank You, I bought the wrong size and they handled the return and replaced them right away. I will definitely be buying more of your products:,

Comfortable for everyday use

These are great. They are comfortable enough that I wear them even when not riding. These have been great for going out on the town on colder nights and incredibly comfortable while riding. Hope to get a shirt soon if it is at all like the pants!