LeMieux Men's Riding Breeches Sport Full Grip

These breeches fit close. The sizes are given in men's sizes: XS corresponds to men's 44, M to men's 48 and XL to men's 52. If you are between two sizes, take the stretch in the fabric and the boots you wear over them into account.

For the silicone seat the rule is: the cooler you wash, the longer the grip does its job. Turn the breeches inside out, use no fabric softener on the grip zone and let them dry in the air rather than in the tumble dryer. Do not rub a freshly soaped saddle with a silicone seat: let the soap soak in properly first. The specific washing instruction is on the care label in the breeches.

These breeches suit riders who ride a lot in sitting work and want grip across the whole seat: dressage work, technical training and competition. They also serve anyone who wears the same breeches on the yard and in the saddle, because the fabric dries fast and moves well with you.

If you ride mainly in light seat, over courses or on longer hacks, a Knee Grip model from our range may make more sense: there the silicone sits only on the inside of the knee, which gives more freedom when you come out of the saddle. White is also sensitive to yard dirt, so anyone looking for one pair of breeches for everything will be more comfortable in navy. Bear in mind as well that not every colour is available in every size.

Thanks to the close fit, you can wear the breeches without folds under long riding boots. If you have just treated your saddle with saddle soap, let the soap soak in properly before you sit on it with the silicone seat.

For washing, follow the label in the breeches; no specific washing temperature is given. Wash as cool as possible, inside out and without fabric softener on the grip area, and let the breeches air-dry rather than tumble drying them.

Which size do I take?
The sizes are converted into men's sizes: XS is men's 44, M is men's 48 and XL is men's 52. The breeches are intended to fit close and the fabric has four-way stretch.

In which colours are these breeches available?
In white and navy. Navy is available in XS and M, white in XS, M and XL.

What is the difference between Full Grip and Knee Grip?
With Full Grip the entire seat is made in silicone, up over the seat bones. With Knee Grip the silicone sits only on the inside of the knee. Full Grip gives more hold in sitting work, Knee Grip more freedom in light seat.

Are these breeches suitable for competition?
Yes. The white version is the usual choice for competitions; navy is generally used for training and yard work. Always check the rules of your discipline.

How do I wash these breeches?
The manufacturer gives no specific washing temperature in the product information, so follow the label in the breeches. Wash the silicone seat as cool as possible, inside out and without fabric softener, and let the breeches dry in the air.

Can I wear these breeches under long riding boots?
Yes. The fit is close, so no fabric bunches up inside the boot.

Are these breeches also suitable for jumping?
You can use them for jumping work; the manufacturer explicitly mentions jumping courses. Anyone who rides almost exclusively in light seat generally chooses a Knee Grip model.

• Technical men's riding breeches from the LeMieux Sport line
• Full Grip: full silicone seat for stability in sitting work
• Four-way stretch for freedom of movement in and out of the saddle
• Breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying
• Close fit, wearable under long riding boots
• Suitable for training, dressage work, jumping work and competition
• Available in white and navy, in sizes XS, M and XL