Oxford Original Approved Denim Jeans

RRP: £119 / www.oxfordproducts.com

It looks as though the days of bikers having no choice but to wear bulky and heavy riding jeans are over. In the last couple of years, a range of brands have released new single-layer biker denim to keep you safe out on the open road – and the latest to get in on the act is Oxford Products.

There’s no doubt Oxford’s all-new Original Approved Denim Jeans are a good-looking bit of kit, but it’s their performance that we’re most excited about. And we reckon you will be, too. With its new jeans, Oxford has made it clear that you don’t need to compromise safety if you want to look stylish on (and then off) the bike). These jeans wouldn’t look out of place down the local boozer, but with its AA safety rating, Oxford is confident that should the worst happen and you take a trip down the Tarmac, they’ll still look after you.

The British brand’s newly developed Armourlite Approved Denim is the result of thorough continuous testing (in the lab and out on the road). Essentially, a polyamide fibre has been weaved into the denim. Clever stuff. If you’ve not heard of polyamide before, it’s essentially a hard-wearing material which was originally developed by the military for parachute cords.

That’s not all; they’ve even managed to include a two-way stretch in the denim, to help improve mobility and comfort. Plus, they come equipped with quick-drying technology, which works to draw out sweat and increase water repellence.