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winter breeches?

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#1 ·
I'm in desperate need of some good winter breeches! I want actual breeches, not the snowboard pant looking things. Definitely knee patch (no full seat). Must be durable. I spend a lot of time outside so i'd like them to be super warm! I've always worn regular breeches with thermals underneath but I'm giving in this year! Suggestions? Any kinds you've liked or did not like?
 
#8 ·
So i finally headed out to the tack shop this afternoon to try on some breeches. I have several pairs that are on their last leg so I was hoping to get like, 4 or 5 pairs. All they had were Ariats and Kerrits, which were both about $90-110 range. Yikes, don't know if my credit card bill can handle that this month! After some quick internet researching, it seems like all winter breeches are the same thing: windproof fleece with a smooth outter layer. Are the cheaper brands (Devon-Aires, TuffRiders, etc) worth buying? I'd rather just splurge and buy something that will last more then a winter, but I'm all about saving if I can.

-the buying kids breeches idea is a great one as i normally buy kids stuff if I can, but breeches are one thing I always buy in adult sizes. I have this strange aversion to breeches that show off your individual butt cheeks so I always buy a size up so they'll fit a little saggy. I know, I'm weird.
 
#14 ·
So i finally headed out to the tack shop this afternoon to try on some breeches. I have several pairs that are on their last leg so I was hoping to get like, 4 or 5 pairs. All they had were Ariats and Kerrits, which were both about $90-110 range. Yikes, don't know if my credit card bill can handle that this month! After some quick internet researching, it seems like all winter breeches are the same thing: windproof fleece with a smooth outter layer.
Check for these brands on eBay too. Like I said, I bought my Kerrits tights for $50, which is half the normal price. You can find some good deals. I wear a 28 in breeches so I bought the medium and they fir perfectly.
 
#9 ·
I have been wearing my winter breeches quite a bit lately. I rode them on a few trail rides (all of them were 3+ hours), I've also worn them to clean stalls. I've washed them a bunch of times and come out brand new each time.

I haven't had them for over a year so I can't say how long they will last, but I would think they would last a while. (I also have 2 pairs of the devon air non winter breeches and I've had one pair for over a year and besides some stains they're in as great shape as my new pair.)
 
#10 ·
I have a pair of the Devon Aire Polartech ones. They've held up surprisingly well over the past 4 winters (and now going into this winter too!) They are my only winter breeches, so they get worn (and washed, and dried) A LOT! They are the not-so-expensive ones that are just Polartech, not lined with smooth outside. They are most definitely not windproof. Our winters aren't that harsh, so they do me fine.

So, I would say that Devon Aire (as a cheaper brand) is worth buying, quality wise.

Maybe I should splurge on myself and buy another pair for this winter too!
 
#11 ·
I love this forum... I think I may invest in a more expensive pair or two, but I'm going for the Devon Aires! In fact, already found a cheaper pair on ebay.... :D Another question... how do they fit? Big? small? Snug? Saggy? Meaning: are my butt cheeks going to be on display if I don't follow my "one size larger" rule?
 
#12 ·
I actually went up a size (because the one pair of full seat breeches i got was a 28 and it was killing me) so i got a size 30L and they fit great! The longs are a little long and go a little past my ankles but they're very comfy.

I do have to say that I believe they are windproof. When I was cleaning stalls and spreading the manure in the cold and wind, the only parts of me that were cold were my upperbody. My legs were fine.
 
#15 ·
My only advice is this: don't choose them too warm. As you know on horseback the heat coming up from the horse helps keep you warm. If your breeches are too warm you might get all sweaty and that's the best way to get cold once you're back on your feet. You'll have to dry up completely before feeling warm again.
 
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