Hipsters, we know you love your single speeds. But we don’t love it when your bare your butts in your skinny heans while riding. Since you won’t wear spandex with all its beneficial properties like wicking, cooling and padding in strategic areas, it’s time to invest in skinny jeans made for cycling.
Levi has a version of its 511 jeans just for you. The Levi 511 Skinny Commuter is just for you. It even has a jacket companion, the Trucker Jacket Commuter. The denim outfit is packed with safety and convenience features while keeping in style.
511 Skinny Commuter Pant
- Utility waist band – specially designed for U-lock storage
- Higher back rise – providing additional coverage when riding
- Nanosphere Technology – applied to make fabric water resistant, dirt repellant, durable and protective
- 3M Reflectivity – 2M Scotchlite Reflective Tape on interior cuff offers high level of visibility
- Sanitized Brand Technology – antimicrobial protection against odors
- Reinforced Fabric – in crotch, back pockets and belt loop for durability
- Performance Stretch Fabric – more stretchable for added mobility and comfort
Trucker Jacket Commuter
- Nanosphere Technology – water resistant, dirt repellant, durable and protective
- 3M Reflectivity – 3M Scotchlite Reflective Tape integrated on waistband adjusters and concealed for off the bike utility
- Sanitized Brand Technology – antimicrobial protection against odors
- iPod front pocket – for modern convenience
- Slight Drop Tail – provides additional coverage
- Touring Pockets – easy to reach rear storage with low-profile pockets
- Accordion Sleeves – additional fabric that expands when in the riding stance for increased mobility
- Angled front pockets – for easy access in all modes
- Elongated cuffs – covers partial hand when riding
The outfit has commuting in mind, whether it’s to work or to the pub. The clothing will be sold at select bike shops as early as June and Levi’s retail stores and Urban Outfitters later in the summer. The 511 Skinny retails for $78, the 511 Cropped Skinny for $68, and the Trucker Jacket for $128.
via [The Gear Caster]