The bad: When I first put them on, I thought they were only okay. I'm a size 4 and usually wear a small in other legging-style breeches. I got a small in these, and they are tight. I did a few squats, which helped them loosen up. If I order a lighter color in the future then I will size up in those. My other compliant is that these leggings do not have the underwear square/triangle in the crotch. I don't want to wear underwear with leggings; if the yoga-clothing companies can figure that out, surely the riding-clothing companies can put that in too.
The good: I was sure I wouldn't love the leggings UNTIL I rode in them. They are great to ride in - sticky in the saddle and comfortable when riding. Despite my complaints above, I will order another pair of these.
But please Free Ride, please put the underwear square/triangle in the crotch.
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We love your honest review and I am actually dyeing laughing right now about the crotch triangle...we have gone back and forth with our manufacturers on this and they keep talking us out of it!! When we first started Free Ride the gusseted crotch was one of our requirements and somehow we have never quite gotten that piece just right...but we will Thanks again for your honest review, and we are so glad you love riding in them!