Dainese Belleville Slim Motorcycle Jeans Test
Women’s jeans, for both walking and motorcycle riding, have always been a dicey proposition. Unlike men, we come in many more shapes, so finding comfortable, flattering jeans may mean an exhaustive search of different labels. When we find something that matches our body, eureka!
Slightly low-rise—enough for style but not discomfort—the sizing on the Dainese Belleville Slim jeans is retro-true, meaning it runs a bit small by today’s standards.
Straight off the rack, the stone-washed stretch denim feels broken in. The Belleville Slim jeans are reinforced at the seat and knees with a DuPont Kevlar jersey liner claiming to resist tear, wear, shear, and heat, and aramid fiber stitching ensures durability of the seams. I’ve been commuting to work in the Belleville Slims for the past three months; between riding and washing, they’ve been getting one heck of a workout and live up to the claims.
Reflective detailing on the back pockets aids visibility after dark—you will want to ride to your favorite nightspot in these—and complements the red stitching styling cue. Stretch loops are installed on the inside of the pant legs, about seven inches from the bottom hem, to facilitate foot straps.
Motorcycle riding jeans are for riding, but on more than one occasion I’ve found myself pulling out the knee protectors from my Dainese Belleville Slim Women’s jeans and walking about when I’ve had no plans to ride. They’re that comfortable, and they look that good.
Photography by Don Williams
Dainese Belleville Slim Jeans MSRP: $230
Sizes: 24-33.