those draggin pants and jeans are not cheap. But the khaki ones would be sweet, I could wear those to work. May consider that.
I've been thinking about the jeans, but I don't know if I want those or if I want to get a full leathers
For commuting, I'd highly recommend getting over-pants. Several brands (JR, Tourmaster, etc.) make them, both mesh and not. On and off in seconds, provide full protection (that even the Dragons won't), has padding in impact zones, and you can wear real dress/casual clothes underneath. Not very expensive either at around $125-$150 for the good ones with liners and stuff ... cheaper when they go on sale. I consider this a compromise for my relatively safe ride to work (country road with limited access)
For longer rides or anything sporty, I would definitely recommend full leathers. You can get perferated ones, vented, or like the Vanson unit that has the zip down pannels so it is almost perferated. Get a good one and dress for the crash.
I've been in black full leathers, with poor ventilation, in 105F rush hour traffic for over an hour ... did I get hot and sweat, yes. But I sure felt a lot safer than if I were naked out there with those idiots and garbage on the pavement. :thumb:
Drink water, wet your shirt, and get used to it.
Keep hydrated either way, that is what you need to do to keep your head straight.