Performance Knee Patch Pocket Riding Tight

Back in the saddle

I wore Kerrits back in the 90s when I was competing in endurance rides but haven't ridden much in the last 5 years or so as I am currently horseless :-( But I am headed to do a pack trip into wilderness for my 68th birthday and knew I wouldn't be comfortable riding in jeans so purchased these. Only gripe is that pockets are up too high but are deep so I should still be able to reach my camera that also has a phone ;) These are on the tight side but I am between a medium and large (150 lbs) so opted for the optimistic size (medium) and beyond having a muffin top they aren't too small.

Light and comfortable

They are exactly what I was looking for with the upcoming season change. They are light weight and comfortable. I’d say they are pretty true to size but leaning towards the larger end of that.

well designed, not ideal for long legs

I love these tights. I am an XL in most of Kerrits tights, for reference - these fit true to size. They are very thoughtfully designed - the waistband sits well & doesn't slide down. The seam up the front doesn't creep up and create the dreaded "camel toe". The pocket is deep, nothing will bounce out and it sets further back on the leg than some other pocket configurations (powerlite knee patch pocket tight, freestyle knee patch tight) so when you dismount the pocket is far away from the front of your leg/possibly touching the saddle. The lip of the pocket is somewhat awkwardly located if you want to get your phone out whilst riding, but not a dealbreaker. My biggest issue is length: I am a 34" inseam, and these tights end several inches above my ankle bone. This would be a non-issue for folks with a more average length of leg. If you are tall, anticipate tall socks that don't slide down as a must-have.