Kerrits makes a crossover kneepatch breech (not tights) that are right about at your price point. I am similarly built and find the kneepatches hit perfectly on me. Comes in several colors.
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Sorry, just had to say I glanced at the title and thought it said my ovaries are dying :winkgrin:
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Mine probably are! :lol:
You ready for this? Tuff Rider breeches. they are SUPER cheap but sturdy. mine lasted me almost 6 mos. for about $40.
I wish I could wear them. They look hideous on me.
Aww, thats a shame. But let me tell yaâŠthey donât look too great on me either. I did not grow up a rider and have only ben riding for the last couple of years. Meanwhile I have been a competitive swimmer since the age of 7, so I have leg muscles like a horse ( literally! ) I think that they are great though and I donât really care what people think of how I look because they are not the ones spending my money. Hope you can find something that works for you though!
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Not even 6 months is not very good!
Iâve had good luck with the Ovation Taylored, and Romfh International.
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ok, 1st what does âNot even 6 months is not very goodâ mean? too much bad grammar for me to understand. I you are saying that tuff rider is not a good brand then just come out and say it. Not all of us can afford $100 breeches so I was giving her my opinion of a cheap pair of breeches in case she cant spend $100 of $200 dollars on a pair ok? So just chill it.
@KingRocker4Life I think the point was that the poster didnât consider six months to be a sufficient lifespan for a pair of breeches.
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I think if she meant that then she wouldâve said that when she responded to me. Either wayâŠyou donât have to respond to my post the way that Training Cupid did. I am not dumb, I know that riders think that tuffrider is for the cheap people but they make good stuff. I just would rather put my $150 to a new helmet versus something that is gonna cover my ass.
I think she did say exactly that to you, and that you are mis-reading/over-reacting to the post. Nothing about what @Training Cupid said was rude or snotty, honestly. Your post said the breeches lasted âalmost 6 months.â I think most people reasonably expect breeches to last longer than that, so it didnât seem like a great selling point for that recommendation. Your subsequent post leaps to the conclusion that this means she thinks it is a bad brand overall, and I donât think thatâs a fair takeaway from what was said. So, no need to let it strike a nerve with you or cause you to get defensive, no one has suggested what you think they have. It is just that for most of us 6 months is a pretty short period of time for breeches.
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OK, I am sorry. I guess I overreacted a bit and got defensive because I know what most people think of TuffRider. Just forget about everything that I have said along with my suggestion. OK?
Not sure about others, but I expect my breeches to last at at least 2-3 years of regular wear (1-2x/week). Totally understand some people canât afford to spend $$$ on breeches, and donât have much experience with TuffRider as a brand.
I guess in terms of pure economics it seems more prudent to spend a little more at the outset (if one is financially able) for a pair that will last longer as opposed to buying something cheaper that will need to be replaced often. In other words, you could spend $120 on one pair of SP Hadleys which are fairly nice looking and should last 2-3 years vs. spending $160 for 4 pairs of TuffRiders (that âdonât look too greatâ) for 2 years of wear, or $240 for 6 pairs for 3 years of wear.
@Training Cupid Iâm waiting for the Romfh Sarafinas to go on sale in my size at RW. I donât have any Romfh breeches yet but everyone raves about them!
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One of my good friends only rides in $45 Tuffriders. She is pear shaped and they fit her perfectly. Thereâs nothing wrong with bargain breeches. The ones I need to replace were on sale for $40.
The Fits breeches were also too small by a smidge and the fabric was more like riding tights.
Next Iâll try the Romfh.
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The mensâ Ovations are waaaayyyyy nicer than the womenâs, and might be worth giving a shot. Go down a size from your usual measurements as they are on the generous side, but if they work for my wonky hips they should work for yours!
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I really like the Horze GP breeches, and the RJ Classics. I had to size up in the Hadleys but I like them as well.
I wanted to update to say that I finally tried the Piper breeches that are $69 and they fit perfectly.
https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/piper-knit-midrise-breeches-by-smartpak--knee-patch-13074
I always hesitated to try them because I really didnât like the original piping, and because I am built nothing like friends who love them. The 34 L fit fine, unlike the Hadley sausage casings I tried before.
The colors are great.
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