Samshield Marceau Men's Riding Breeches Alcantara

The sizes run in European men's sizes: XS corresponds to men's 44, XXXL to men's 56. If you are between two sizes and like to wear your breeches tight, choose the smaller size; the four-way stretch gives. Wear the breeches under your riding boot or chaps, so the elastic leg finish stays flat.

Wash the breeches in the machine at 30 degrees and do not use fabric softener. Fabric softener settles like a film over the silicone parts and reduces the grip. Turn the breeches inside out before washing, so the silicone and the Alcantara inserts stay looking good for longer.

This Marceau suits the rider who wants grip at the knee and likes to keep the seat free. That is a classic choice for jumping and for daily training, and thanks to the finish it is suitable for competition too. In white you have a competition colour, in taupe a colour that looks dirty less quickly in training.

If you mainly ride dressage, or you want maximum stability in the seat during sitting trot and canter work, a model with a full silicone seat (Full Grip) from our range is the more logical choice. Anyone who prefers to feel no grip at all and wants classic, smooth breeches is better off with a model without silicone.

Wear the breeches under your riding boot or chaps, so the elastic leg finish without hook-and-loop fastening stays flat around your ankle. Front and back pockets close with a zip, so small items stay in place while you ride.

Wash the breeches inside out in the machine at 30 degrees, without fabric softener: it leaves a film over the silicone and reduces the grip. Washing inside out also keeps the Alcantara inserts looking good for longer.

Which size should I take?
The sizes follow European men's sizes: XS stands for men's 44 and XXXL for men's 56. Compare your usual trouser size with that indication and, when in doubt, choose the smaller size if you want a tight fit.

Which sizes and colours are available?
These riding breeches come in white and taupe, in sizes XS (men's 44) and XXXL (men's 56).

How do I wash these riding breeches?
Machine wash at 30 degrees, without fabric softener. Turn the breeches inside out to spare the silicone and the Alcantara details.

What is the difference between Full Grip and Knee Grip?
With Full Grip the entire seat is covered in silicone, which gives maximum stability in the seat. With Knee Grip, as on this Marceau, the silicone sits only on the knee patches: you have hold at the knee and keep your seat free to move along.

Are these breeches suitable for competition?
Yes. In white you have a classic competition colour, and the finish is polished enough for the arena. Do always check the rules of your discipline and federation.

What is Alcantara for on riding breeches?
The Alcantara inserts sit on the pockets. It is a soft, wear-resistant material that does not discolour and gives the breeches a well-groomed finish.

Can I wear these riding breeches under my riding boots?
Yes. The elastic leg finish without hook-and-loop fastening lies flat around the ankle, so the fabric does not fold inside your boot.

Does the grip stay good for long?
Silicone wears down gradually. You keep the grip in condition longest by washing inside out at 30 degrees, using no fabric softener and letting the breeches air dry.

• Samshield Marceau men's riding breeches with silicone knee patches
• Fabric of 72% polyamide and 28% elastane with four-way stretch
• Breathable, quick-drying and water- and dirt-repellent treated
• Alcantara inserts on the pockets, zip closure front and back
• Mid-rise waistband and elastic leg finish without hook-and-loop fastening
• Available in white and taupe, sizes XS (men's 44) and XXXL (men's 56)
• Suitable for training and competition, with grip at the knee
• Machine wash at 30 degrees without fabric softener