Samshield Edouard Matt Full Grip Riding Breeches Men FW24

This model is available in the colour Camel in size XL (men's 52). The cut is meant to be close-fitting, so start from your usual men's size and keep in mind that the breeches are supposed to sit snugly for the grip to do its work.

Underneath, seamless underwear is your best choice: with a close-fitting model every thick seam shows through and can chafe under your seat. Camel is a lighter shade, so bring a second pair when you ride a full competition day.

The care label in the breeches remains decisive. Silicone grip generally stays in condition longest when you wash the breeches inside out at a low temperature, without fabric softener, and keep them out of the tumble dryer: heat and softener are what make the silicone layer harden or come loose. For a competition outfit, combine the breeches with a competition jacket and a technical competition shirt.

These riding breeches suit riders who mainly value seat and stability: dressage riders, eventers and anyone who sits a lot during training. The full silicone seat works in your favour as long as you are after a consistent, deep seat.

If you ride mainly in a light seat or jump a lot, a Knee Grip model within our range is often more logical: it lets your seat move freely across the saddle and keeps the grip limited to the knee. Bear in mind, too, that these breeches are still available in only one colour and one size, and that Camel shows dirt sooner than a dark shade during intensive yard work.

Wear seamless underwear underneath, because with a close-fitting model every thick seam shows through. The leg finish keeps extra fabric out of your riding boot. The back pockets with zip closure keep small items in place; at the front there are slash pockets. Camel is a light shade, so bring a second pair for a full competition day.

The care label remains decisive. Wash inside out at a low temperature, without fabric softener and without a tumble dryer, so the silicone layer does not harden or come loose.

Which size should I take?
This model comes in XL (men's 52). The fit is close-fitting, so start from your usual men's size.

Which colours do these breeches come in?
At the moment only in Camel.

What is the difference between Full Grip and Knee Grip?
Full Grip has silicone across the entire seat and the inside of the legs and gives more contact with the saddle. Knee Grip has silicone only at knee height and lets the seat move more freely.

Are these breeches suitable for competition?
Yes, Samshield lists both training and competition as situations of use. Do check the colour rules of your discipline and competition regulations.

Which disciplines are these breeches intended for?
Samshield mentions dressage and eventing.

How do I wash these riding breeches?
No specific washing instruction is known. Follow the care label in the breeches. Silicone grip stays in condition best at a low wash temperature, inside out, without fabric softener and without tumble drying.

Do these breeches sit well under riding boots?
Yes, the elastic stretch insert at the bottom of the legs closes tightly and limits extra volume in the boot.

What material are the breeches made of?
Samshield mentions a technical, breathable and quick-drying performance material. An exact composition is not stated.

• Samshield Edouard Matt men's riding breeches from the FW24 collection
• Full Grip version with a full silicone seat
• Breathable, light and quick-drying technical fabric with a matt finish
• Ergonomic, close-fitting men's fit
• Elastic leg finish for a flat fit under the riding boot
• Slash pockets at the front, back pockets with a zip closure
• Available in Camel, size XL (men's 52)
• For dressage and eventing, in training and in competition