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A few people have asked me what I think of my commuters so here's a quick revew.
These are the model that I have.
Fabric (98% cotton, 2% elastine) - I've tried a few different denim fabric mixtures over the past few years and decided long before the commuter jeans emerged that this was the best combo so no surprise there. Perfect amount of stretch whilst remaining very much denim like.
Utility Waistband - I usually just wack my mini-evo through my belt so thought this was a pointless gimmick at first. When I used it though I realised it's marginally better than the belt option. A problem with the belt option is that it puts the lock inside the waistband which presses the lock against you. Assuming you wear the jeans beltless then the utility waistband moves the lock outside of the waistband so it makes it a little more comfortable.
Higher back rise - Very noticeable difference to normal jeans. Less drafty, more comfortable.
Nanosphere - Not sure what to make of this. I've ridden in the rain and they're definitely more water repellent than your average jeans. Wouldn't get too excited though, I didn't expect much and neither should you.
3M Reflectivity - Feel pretty indifferent about this.
Sanitised - Protects against odours apparently. Not much of a selling point for me. Maybe if after 2 months of daily use I still haven't felt the need to wash them I'll feel differently.
Reinforced features - There's a double layer of denim on the seat/crotch area. The jeans generally seem tough as nails.
Conclusion - Ignore all the fancy features. I like them as the cycling specific cut is superb and the fabric is the right choice for a pair of cycling jeans. For me that's what they're all about. Other positives I could include are that the pockets are deep/well positioned and the reinforcements are a nice addition.