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Kerrits Knee Patch Breeches and Tights

Kerrits knee patch breeches and tights come in women's and kids' sizes, from Coolcore summer weights to fleece-lined winter styles. Pick your size first, then the weight that suits your season.

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Updated October 2026 · By the Tack of the Day Product Team

Kerrits Women's Affinity Pro Knee Patch Breeches in black, front view
Buying tip:Kerrits knee patch breeches and tights are for riders who want a secure knee grip in women's or kids' sizes, in weights from summer-light to winter fleece. Measure your waist and inseam, then check them against the size chart on the style you like, because fit differs from one line to the next.

What riders say about Kerrits knee patch breeches

Power Stretch Knee Patch Pocket Tights

My 2nd pair of these. So comfortable and don't slip down after wearing for a while
Verified buyer · OH

Sit Tight Wind Pro Knee Patch Tights

Once the temps drop into the 40s I am wearing these every day to the barn! … They block the wind, fit comfortably, have a practical cell phone pocket, dirt and hay don't stick to them, and they don't creep down.
Rider review · 2020

Affinity Pro Knee Patch Breeches

These breeches are a new favorite of mine! Extremely flattering and comfortable all day, with a clean look that I can show in. I'll be buying these in both colors: black for teaching at home and tan to show in!
Rider review · 2024

Coolcore Full Leg Tech Tights

I have longer legs and these are a bit longer than some of Kerrits tights and I love that! The fabric is great and work really well. Will be buying them again
Rider review · 2026

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Kerrits knee patch breeches and tights: which line is right for you

Kerrits sorts its knee patch styles by weight and by the job you give them. Crossover II is Kerrits' lightest weight woven breech, Performance and Coolcore are the warm-weather tights, and Affinity Pro is the breech built for the show ring. Power Stretch, Fleece Lite II and Sit Tight Wind Pro add warmth for cold barns.

Breeches are cut like a traditional riding breech. Tights are knit and stretch four ways, and many have pockets. Full-leg tights such as Fusion and Coolcore Full Leg carry the patch down the leg, and bootcut styles are cut to wear over a paddock boot.

LineBest forWeightKnee patch
Affinity ProShowing and schoolingAll-season breechSilicone
Crossover IIEveryday ridingLightest woven breechGripSoft
Coolcore and Free MotionWarm weatherLightSilicone
Performance Pocket TightsHot daysLightest summer weightStretchLite suede
Power StretchCool weather, all-day wearMid-weight, winter-ratedSilicone
Fleece Lite IILight winter ridingFleece-backedGripSoft
Sit Tight Wind ProCold, windy barnsKerrits' warmest tightsGripStretch Suede
Stretch DenimA denim look in the saddleCotton-rich stretchGripSoft or silicone

Every Kerrits style is on the Kerrits page.

Who Kerrits knee patch breeches and tights are for

Kerrits knee patch pants suit riders who want a secure leg and a stretchy, active fit, in women's and kids' sizes. Find yourself below to jump to the section that helps most.

  • Barn-to-saddle riders who wear one pair all day: a rider who goes from a home office to the barn and back wrote that Fleece Lite II tights were exactly what she needed. See which line to choose.
  • Riders in cold climates: Fleece Lite II, Power Stretch and Sit Tight Wind Pro add warmth. See winter and summer styles.
  • Show and teaching riders: Affinity Pro is Kerrits' competitive breech. See the line table.
  • Riders in hot weather: the Coolcore and Performance lines are the lightest. See winter and summer styles.
  • Kids and growing riders: kids' sizes run XS to XL. See kids' styles.

Sizing and fit: how to choose your Kerrits size

Kerrits women's sizes run from XXXS to 2X, with Regular, Tall and Petite lengths on some styles and waist sizes 22 to 44 on others. Kids' sizes run XS to XL. Start with your waist and inseam, then compare them to the size chart on the style page, because a size can fit differently from one line to the next.

Riders do not all agree. One wrote that the Sit Tight Wind Pro bootcut tights ran a little small compared with the Kerrits size she usually wears, and another found the knee patch version true to size.

  1. Measure your waist, hips and inseam with a soft tape.
  2. Open the size chart on the style's page and find the row that matches your waist and inseam.
  3. If you fall between sizes, think about the cut. Tights stretch four ways, and a breech has less give.
  4. Find your size in Find your fit, above the grid, to see the styles made in it.

Jump to Find your fit to browse by size.

Sit Tight Wind Pro Knee Patch Bootcut Tights

Runs a little small. I wear a medium in other kerrits and they fit great. These, however, were super snug.
Verified buyer · IN

Sit Tight Wind Pro Knee Patch Tights

They do a good job of staying in place. True to size, in my opinion.
Rider review · 2021

Kerrits knee patch breeches and tights for winter and summer

For cold weather, start with Fleece Lite II, Power Stretch or Sit Tight Wind Pro. Kerrits calls Fleece Lite II its lightest winter tight, and describes Sit Tight Wind Pro as its warmest winter riding tight. 3-Season Tailored is a breech made for the winter months.

For heat, look at Coolcore, Free Motion Coolcore, Crossover II and the Performance Knee Patch Pocket Tights. Kerrits describes the Performance tights as its lightest summer weight.

WeatherStart withWhy
Cold and windySit Tight Wind ProKerrits' warmest winter riding tights
Cold, riding indoorsFleece Lite IIA light, fleece-backed winter tight
Cool to coldPower Stretch or 3-Season TailoredWinter-rated, with silicone knee patches
HotPerformance Pocket Tights or CoolcoreThe lightest weights Kerrits makes in this category

Fleece Lite II Knee Patch Tights

Exactly what I needed! Winter riding tights are too much for most days here in Georgia. … These are perfect until the temperature approaches the high 30's.
Verified buyer · GA

Performance Knee Patch Pocket Tights

These are the lightest weight tights my daughter and I own and she wears hers all summer. She wanted cool tights that have belt loops and pockets, and these fit the bill.
Rider review · 2024

Kerrits kids' knee patch breeches and tights

Kerrits makes most of its knee patch lines in kids' sizes, XS to XL: Affinity Pro and Crossover II breeches, Coolcore jods and bootcuts, Fleece Lite II and Sit Tight Wind Pro for winter, and Microcord, Stretch Denim and Power Stretch tights. Kerrits describes the Kids' Microcord Knee Patch Tights as built for the show ring and for daily use.

Two details help with growing riders. The Kids' Fleece Lite II tights have a drawcord waist that Kerrits says allows for layering and growing, and the Sprout Starter Tights 2.0 have gripper elastic at the ankle.

Shop kids' styles by size in Find your fit.

Knee patch types: silicone, GripSoft and suede

The knee patch is the point of the pant, and Kerrits uses four kinds. Silicone, which Kerrits calls Kerrit Sticks, is on Affinity Pro, Power Stretch, the Coolcore lines and K-Flex. GripSoft, which Kerrits says gives a leather-like grip, is on Crossover II, Fleece Lite II and Stretch Denim breeches. GripStretch Suede is on Sit Tight Wind Pro and Microcord, and StretchLite suede is on the Performance Knee Patch Pocket Tights.

Full-leg styles such as Fusion, Coolcore Full Leg and Solutions use an extended silicone patch that runs down the inside of the leg. If you ride in a saddle that grips on its own, the patch is a matter of feel, so try the type you like on a style you already know fits.

Kerrits knee patch breeches FAQ

Who is Kerrits for?

Kerrits knee patch breeches and tights are made for women and kids. Women's sizes run from XXXS to 2X, and kids' sizes run from XS to XL. The range covers everyday barn wear, schooling, showing, and weights for hot and cold weather.

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What is the difference between knee patch breeches and knee patch tights?

Breeches such as Affinity Pro and Crossover II are cut like a traditional riding breech. Tights such as Power Stretch, Fleece Lite II and Coolcore are knit, stretch four ways and often have pockets. Both carry a patch at the knee for grip.

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Do Kerrits breeches run small, and how do I pick a size?

It depends on the line. One rider found the Sit Tight Wind Pro bootcut tights ran a little small, and another found the Sit Tight Wind Pro knee patch tights true to size. Measure your waist and inseam, check the size chart on the style page, and use Find your fit to browse by size.

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Are Kerrits knee patch breeches good for jumping and showing?

Knee patches add grip at the knee, which many riders want for schooling and jumping. Kerrits describes Affinity Pro as a competitive breech, and one rider wrote that she shows in hers and uses a second color for teaching at home.

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Which Kerrits knee patch styles suit winter and which suit summer?

For winter, look at Sit Tight Wind Pro, Fleece Lite II and Power Stretch. For summer, look at Coolcore, Free Motion Coolcore, Crossover II and the Performance Knee Patch Pocket Tights, which Kerrits describes as its lightest summer weight.

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Sources: product details from Kerrits style listings on Tack of the Day, 2026; rider reviews as attributed above.