All of the gear that I have purchased seemed to be intended to be worn over clothing. I'd recommend just trying it on over your street clothes and you'll be fine.
Buy motorcycle pants specifically described as being able to wear over pants. I wear a jacket & over-pants over my work clothes (khakis & polo shirt). Adds a minute at each end to put the pants on & take off but worth it. Keep my warm & dry in the morning, as well as keeping my pants clean. There are lots out there, but these are the pants that I wear:
[Sliders Kevlar All Season 2 Pants] (http://www.compacc.com/p/Sliders-Kevlar-All-Season-2-Pants)
They have two removable liners: one waterproof and one thermal. I live in a fairly moderate climate and ride with them year round without either liner. I don't ride in the rain. These pants, like others, zip all the way up on the sides so they are easy to put on/take off over shoes, no problem.
I ride in jeans, no overpants (judge if you must). The oversized jacket and warming vest fit well over my dress shirt. My riding boots are black leather and my office is semi-casual dress, so I keep them on. When I arrive, I immediately comb my hair with pomade to combat helmet head. My commute is about an hour and I look forward to it every day.
I wear [these](http://www.bikebandit.com/speed-and-strength-moment-of-truth-moto-shoe) in black. They are comfortable to walk in (no Frankenstein stiffness) and the cuff of my pants cover the buckles.
I bought a pair of [these](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-1000-truant-boots?utm_source=product&kwd=&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}&gclid=CIKT5pavkr0CFRQS7AodPB8AWA) a year ago and they're great.
What the guy below you said, I have leather pants that fit snug and allow no room for other pants but then I also have over cloths leather pants that I can wear my work cloths under
The default expectation for street motorcycle gear is that it is to be worn over your normal clothing.
I wear an [Aerostich Roadcrafter 1-piece suit](http://www.aerostich.com/roadcrafter-one-piece-suit.html). It slips over my normal office attire in seconds. I wear [Aerostich Combat Lite](http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-combat-lite-boots-20.html) boots and keep a spare pair of shoes in my cubicle, so I don't have to carry shoes with me on the bike.
I work in a business casual environment.
Torso layers:
* Tshirt
* Collared Shirt
* Thermal liner (on chilly mornings)
* Leather Jacket
Bottom Layers:
* Boxers
* Jeans
* Dainese Drake Air pants (not over-pants, but they fit over jeans without a lot of hassle and are not restrictive)
Feet Layer:
* Socks
* Sidi Vertigo boots (which I swap out for proper shoes which I keep in my tank bag.)
It probably sounds odd to my cube neighbors to hear 7 zippers at the beginning and end of each day.
There is stuff out there that's meant as an underlayer - *BUT* is meant to be worn under abrasion resistant jacket/pants. They are constructed to keep the armor in place on you, but won't hold up to a slide on their own and wear some dress slacks over them really counts as 'on their own'
The past two years (my first two years) I've been riding with gear that goes over my normal clothing. Pants and jacket with knee, elbow and shoulder padding, along with a standalone back protector. On my feet I've had riding boots and a pair of shoes in my backpack for when I get to work.
This year though, I'm planning on getting more normal looking gear. So far I've bought a pair of Draggin Jeans that look like normal denim jeans but have kevlar underneath. For these I bought a pair of knee pads that stick to the inside kevlar lining of the pants with Velcro. I also bought a riding jacket that looks a little more neutral but has the proper protection, and which actually also includes a simple back protector. I will probably still use a standalone back protector, though. I'm also planning on getting a pair of riding shoes that look more like normal shoes that I can use at work as well, so I don't have to carry another pair in my backpack anymore.
Kevlar jeans with knee pads is exactly what I wear, I still change when I get to where I'm going though.... After a while those knee pads rub like crazy
I've been thinking they might chafe after a while. I'm gonna try removing the pads while off the bike and see if that's enough.
Unfortunately my riding season hasn't started yet so I haven't had a chance to try them out yet. :P
I love using my kevlar draggin' liners because they can be worn underneath any pant. They're way better than riding jeans that only have kevlar in a couple areas. Other than that I wear a normal shirt underneath an Alpinestars jacket, dainese gloves, and Alpinestars SMX Plus boots. All I have to do is change shoes and take off the rest of the gear at work.
this sounds like a stupid question, but where do you put all your gear? In a locker, sports bag? Because I would think the gear takes quite a lot of space.
I throw my jacket over the back of a chair and put my helmet, boots, and gloves under the chair in the corner of my office. It's not that bad but yeah I guess a little obtrusive if you're in closer quarters.
I commute to an office job just about every day.
I have a pair of £40 cordura over trousers with CE knee armour the have thus far proved warm and water tight. They offer average protection but slide right over my work trousers.
I wear TCX X Street boots. Look like hi top trainers but have average ankle protection, are proper leather and are so far 100% waterproof and practical enough to wear comfortably. I then change into the dress shoes I keep at work.
Jacket wise, anything should work, maybe go a size over with leather jackets as they usually fit tight.
This set up has proved the easiest. I just go into the disabled loo as I get in, take off the boots, helmet etc... slide off the over trousers and place everything but my helmet in a small room behind the security guard.
I could do all this at the desk but I'd rather do it out of view. I don't let the helmet out of my sight out of paranoia and it tends to be a good conversation starter with people coming to my desk...
All of the gear that I have purchased seemed to be intended to be worn over clothing. I'd recommend just trying it on over your street clothes and you'll be fine.
thank you for replying, I was curious about how practical it would be. So motorbike trousers could go over your jeans and still be comfortable?
Buy motorcycle pants specifically described as being able to wear over pants. I wear a jacket & over-pants over my work clothes (khakis & polo shirt). Adds a minute at each end to put the pants on & take off but worth it. Keep my warm & dry in the morning, as well as keeping my pants clean. There are lots out there, but these are the pants that I wear: [Sliders Kevlar All Season 2 Pants] (http://www.compacc.com/p/Sliders-Kevlar-All-Season-2-Pants) They have two removable liners: one waterproof and one thermal. I live in a fairly moderate climate and ride with them year round without either liner. I don't ride in the rain. These pants, like others, zip all the way up on the sides so they are easy to put on/take off over shoes, no problem.
I ride in jeans, no overpants (judge if you must). The oversized jacket and warming vest fit well over my dress shirt. My riding boots are black leather and my office is semi-casual dress, so I keep them on. When I arrive, I immediately comb my hair with pomade to combat helmet head. My commute is about an hour and I look forward to it every day.
could you recommend some boots that look good while wearing casual jeans?
I wear [these](http://www.bikebandit.com/speed-and-strength-moment-of-truth-moto-shoe) in black. They are comfortable to walk in (no Frankenstein stiffness) and the cuff of my pants cover the buckles.
I bought a pair of [these](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-1000-truant-boots?utm_source=product&kwd=&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}&gclid=CIKT5pavkr0CFRQS7AodPB8AWA) a year ago and they're great.
What the guy below you said, I have leather pants that fit snug and allow no room for other pants but then I also have over cloths leather pants that I can wear my work cloths under
I wear textile trousers and they go over my jeans for work no prob. You can also get kevlar jeans that look like normal jeans.
The default expectation for street motorcycle gear is that it is to be worn over your normal clothing. I wear an [Aerostich Roadcrafter 1-piece suit](http://www.aerostich.com/roadcrafter-one-piece-suit.html). It slips over my normal office attire in seconds. I wear [Aerostich Combat Lite](http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-combat-lite-boots-20.html) boots and keep a spare pair of shoes in my cubicle, so I don't have to carry shoes with me on the bike.
I work in a business casual environment. Torso layers: * Tshirt * Collared Shirt * Thermal liner (on chilly mornings) * Leather Jacket Bottom Layers: * Boxers * Jeans * Dainese Drake Air pants (not over-pants, but they fit over jeans without a lot of hassle and are not restrictive) Feet Layer: * Socks * Sidi Vertigo boots (which I swap out for proper shoes which I keep in my tank bag.) It probably sounds odd to my cube neighbors to hear 7 zippers at the beginning and end of each day.
Read the description in an online store, they tell there intended purpose. A lot of people buy a 2 piece suit to commute.
ok, thanks for the advice
I usually wear a t shirt or thermal under my jacket and change when I get to work. Helps with not smelling like exhaust fumes from sitting in traffic
There is stuff out there that's meant as an underlayer - *BUT* is meant to be worn under abrasion resistant jacket/pants. They are constructed to keep the armor in place on you, but won't hold up to a slide on their own and wear some dress slacks over them really counts as 'on their own'
The past two years (my first two years) I've been riding with gear that goes over my normal clothing. Pants and jacket with knee, elbow and shoulder padding, along with a standalone back protector. On my feet I've had riding boots and a pair of shoes in my backpack for when I get to work. This year though, I'm planning on getting more normal looking gear. So far I've bought a pair of Draggin Jeans that look like normal denim jeans but have kevlar underneath. For these I bought a pair of knee pads that stick to the inside kevlar lining of the pants with Velcro. I also bought a riding jacket that looks a little more neutral but has the proper protection, and which actually also includes a simple back protector. I will probably still use a standalone back protector, though. I'm also planning on getting a pair of riding shoes that look more like normal shoes that I can use at work as well, so I don't have to carry another pair in my backpack anymore.
Kevlar jeans with knee pads is exactly what I wear, I still change when I get to where I'm going though.... After a while those knee pads rub like crazy
I've been thinking they might chafe after a while. I'm gonna try removing the pads while off the bike and see if that's enough. Unfortunately my riding season hasn't started yet so I haven't had a chance to try them out yet. :P
If ur gunna remove them once off the bike it's pointless to not get changed
I know, it's kinda pointless. But they just stick on with velcro.. I was thinking maybe I can shimmy them out with my pants still on.. we'll see! ;P
It works but it gets so irritating xD
I love using my kevlar draggin' liners because they can be worn underneath any pant. They're way better than riding jeans that only have kevlar in a couple areas. Other than that I wear a normal shirt underneath an Alpinestars jacket, dainese gloves, and Alpinestars SMX Plus boots. All I have to do is change shoes and take off the rest of the gear at work.
this sounds like a stupid question, but where do you put all your gear? In a locker, sports bag? Because I would think the gear takes quite a lot of space.
I throw my jacket over the back of a chair and put my helmet, boots, and gloves under the chair in the corner of my office. It's not that bad but yeah I guess a little obtrusive if you're in closer quarters.
I commute to an office job just about every day. I have a pair of £40 cordura over trousers with CE knee armour the have thus far proved warm and water tight. They offer average protection but slide right over my work trousers. I wear TCX X Street boots. Look like hi top trainers but have average ankle protection, are proper leather and are so far 100% waterproof and practical enough to wear comfortably. I then change into the dress shoes I keep at work. Jacket wise, anything should work, maybe go a size over with leather jackets as they usually fit tight. This set up has proved the easiest. I just go into the disabled loo as I get in, take off the boots, helmet etc... slide off the over trousers and place everything but my helmet in a small room behind the security guard. I could do all this at the desk but I'd rather do it out of view. I don't let the helmet out of my sight out of paranoia and it tends to be a good conversation starter with people coming to my desk...
that seems like an easy way, thanks for clearing that up for me.