Long -term test: Jean Moto Helstons Corden Dirty
The Helstons Corden Dirty Jean is motorcycle pants for men - Dena Dirty is its equivalent for women - whose denim blue fabric is artificially faded (hence the name "dirty").This aged aspect gives it a very trendy vintage touch, just like its brown seams that are both resistant and classes: the "h" of Helstons stylized in double rounded seams on the rear pockets is the best example.
As often at Helstons, high -end materials and their qualitative treatments are at the service of an impeccable finish, whether it be the zipper, the buttons marked "Helstons" or the internal dining in dark cotton.Other details confirm this observation, such as the thick leather label on the back, indestructible passers -by or the strengthening of the canvas with an amido fibers.
This impeccable manufacturing promotes perceived quality, but it mainly serves the cause of longevity: our test pants are practically like nine after two years of driving and several washing machine passages (30 ° C maximum).Two signs of wear nevertheless betray its career.
The first concerns the disappearance of elastic practices that are housed under the sole to maintain the pants in place: these elastic straps are not robust enough to support the constraints linked to successive threads and exposure to projections.Too bad, even these are the only elements whose solidity is lacking after 24 months of driving by all the conditions.
The other trace of wear takes the form of a few small bouloches at the level of the buttocks, which come from repeated friction on the stools of motorcycles.A logical phenomenon, which is not unacceptable or really unsightly.
An elegant and comfortable cut but close to the body
In terms of ergonomics, Helstons bet on a fairly classic straight cut but cut fairly close to the legs.ESSENTIAL ESSEATING FOR BODIES in rugby player, potentially cramped in the thighs!More generally, this characteristic limits the port of a thermal underwear in winter: the place is lacking to wear a long underpants below.
Same cause, same consequence at the bottom of the legs: passing the hem - not adjustable - above motorcycle boots is delicate because of this narrowness, especially Touring or Racing models with a rigid and thick rod.Zipped or scratched side openings would facilitate threading, without distorting the look.
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This "Fit" format and the discreet integration of the protections, however, make corden dirty pants sufficiently versatile to be worn out of motorcycle use.Better still: like alpinestars Charlie Denim tested by MNC, its refined elegance is worthy of traditional big brand jeans.The ideal companion for "Moto-Boulot-Resto" journeys without looking like Robocop!
This quality is made possible by its excellent comfort: the internal lining is soft and also correctly evacuates perspiration.Conversely, the Corden Dirty is not waterproof because its coating is neither waterproof nor a water repellent, unlike the Jacob of Esquad.Its substantial thickness, however, forms sufficient insulation in the face of a few drops of rain or a sudden temperature refreshment.
Protection and practical aspects
In terms of protection, removable shells are installed above the knees and on the hips.Their generous format offers sufficient and reassuring coverage: height adjustable, they encompass the knees correctly and descend to the upper part of the Tibias.Same satisfaction for hips: good surprise, because this area is often overlooked on this type of equipment.
Thanks to their semi-rigid structure, these fairly thick shells marry body shapes for the benefit of comfort, on motorbikes as on foot.A flawlessness concerning this very important aspect: between its solid protections and its reinforcements in Aramids, the Jean Corden Dirty delivers a real feeling of security that validates its certification as an individual protection equipment (EPI).
Many competitors are much more "light" in this area on the pretext of preserving the look and comfort, like the Charlie Denim cited above.Helstons demonstrates that reconciling all its imperatives is achievable, provided you give it the means.
Verdict: 8.5/10
The Moto Corden Dirty Jean brings together an impressive set of qualities: look, comfort, resistance and "real" approved protections.It is as pleasant to look at as we wear, whose careful design guarantees very long use.What justify the fairly high price (€ 189) of this jeans of French origin.
More practical aspects adapted to the practice of the motorcycle would nevertheless be appreciable, such as a pocket which closes to slide its keys, side openings to facilitate threading above the boots or a system of height adjustmenthem.Without forgetting more solid elastic straps!
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