etrnlflame
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I'm hoping to start this thread to encourage feedback regarding brands out there for silicone grip breeches. That way lots of information/feedback might be found in one location 
Here are my four experiences:
Aztec Diamond: nice if you want something like that feels like casual leggings, these are fine. However, one pair I've had to do about three repairs since getting them. First the sewn-on pockets started coming off the first ride (no the breeches were not too small for me), and second the stitching in the knees came undone once I got brave enough to ride in them again (after repairing the pockets). The material snags easily and isn't very dirt or muck repellent like some other brands. Otherwise they're stretchy and fit like a glove (albeit a glove that rips when you flex).
Struck: Incredible grip, I feel really secure in these breeches. They're generally very well made, strong material (not ideal for warm days though, too heavy). However, the stitching near the calf/ankle came apart the very first time I put them on. I'm usually careful with the calf area of breeches because I'm worried that it might rip, so I wasn't rough. What I can say is that these breeches would be spectacular if they fixed up the material and stitching around the leg.
Animo: My hands-down favourite. The stitching around the calf is stretchy, supple, and I'm hardly worried about ripping the stitching for once. The rest of the breeches have been flawless, and I use them the most. The silicone is incredible and I feel so secure. More secure than in the Struck breeches, but the Struck breeches do have a different kind of grip that's just as pleasant.
For Horse: My hands-down favourite show breeches. They're light AND dirt-grime repellent. The silicone is subtle and not as grippy as Animo or Struck, but it's there, and the lightness of the material makes up for it. I have a denim version of these very flattering breeches too and wear them in to the office because they're so nice.
I'm interested in trying Horze and Montar over time. Until then, other opinions are very welcome!
Here are my four experiences:
Aztec Diamond: nice if you want something like that feels like casual leggings, these are fine. However, one pair I've had to do about three repairs since getting them. First the sewn-on pockets started coming off the first ride (no the breeches were not too small for me), and second the stitching in the knees came undone once I got brave enough to ride in them again (after repairing the pockets). The material snags easily and isn't very dirt or muck repellent like some other brands. Otherwise they're stretchy and fit like a glove (albeit a glove that rips when you flex).
Struck: Incredible grip, I feel really secure in these breeches. They're generally very well made, strong material (not ideal for warm days though, too heavy). However, the stitching near the calf/ankle came apart the very first time I put them on. I'm usually careful with the calf area of breeches because I'm worried that it might rip, so I wasn't rough. What I can say is that these breeches would be spectacular if they fixed up the material and stitching around the leg.
Animo: My hands-down favourite. The stitching around the calf is stretchy, supple, and I'm hardly worried about ripping the stitching for once. The rest of the breeches have been flawless, and I use them the most. The silicone is incredible and I feel so secure. More secure than in the Struck breeches, but the Struck breeches do have a different kind of grip that's just as pleasant.
For Horse: My hands-down favourite show breeches. They're light AND dirt-grime repellent. The silicone is subtle and not as grippy as Animo or Struck, but it's there, and the lightness of the material makes up for it. I have a denim version of these very flattering breeches too and wear them in to the office because they're so nice.
I'm interested in trying Horze and Montar over time. Until then, other opinions are very welcome!
I usually take a size 14.
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