Having tried the ellie jeans and the Julia jeggings as well as other brands in shops I was beginning to lose hope that I would ever find a pair of riding jeans that 1) look and feel like normal jeans, and 2) fit me properly with protection in.
Enter: the Isla jeans. 14R.
They fit AMAZINGLY!! No bagging round the knees, figure hugging, high waisted (higher than the Ellie). I am normally a Long in any trouser (32 inch inseam) but followed motogirl recommendation to order a shorter length for going inside boots. I wouldn't know these were regular length, they sit perfectly at my ankle.
Protection isn't bulky at all and easy to insert into the pockets (and remove for ease of washing). There's a panelled area inseam for extra movement and comfort.
I couldn't be happier! You would never know these were riding jeans.