Piper Knit Everyday High-Rise Boot Cut Breeches by SmartPak - Knee Patch is rated
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Mem245 from
Major Downgrade
I'm genuinely so disappointed by the new material that Smart Pak is using for the new Pipers. Admittedly, I'm biased because I LOVED the old Piper bootcuts. Literally wore them all day every day until they were well past their expiration date. Unfortunately, the new material feels like a heavy, stretchy, cheap Ponte that is not flattering. They don't fit the same, I had awful pilling before I even swung a leg over my horse and they're so slippery. After one wear they already look more worn than the my 5 year old Pipers that I wore multiple times a week. The only thing I like was the cell phone cargo pockets. Otherwise, the new design is a major downgrade and I wish I hadn't wasted my money on them. I now have pants that aren't wearable and money I could have spent on something more worth my money.
Date published: 2025-06-05
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SandBandit from
Good for yoga, but definitely not made for riding!
I have been buying these breeches for years. They were fantastic. Great fit, quality workmanship and lasted for years! Unfortunately, you've changed the fabric from a tighter weave, more durable (65% viscose, 31% polyester, 4% elastane) to this HORRIBLE, soft baggy (73% rayon, 20% polyester, 7% spandex) that piles after 3 rides. The fabric does NOT provide compression (or you also changed the pattern so that the 28R is significantly larger in the thigh. Regardless, the phone pockets are so baggy that a phone will fall out easily. I am extremely disappointed.
Date published: 2025-05-26