Bootleg Denim riding jeans with phone pockets, choose your length and silicone option

These are the most comfortable riding pants, for what I want to do with my horse. They didn't overheat me, like most jeans would, on a hot and humid day. I think they look pretty good too.

These are so incredibly comfortable to not only ride in, but wear around the paddock. I did go up a size from what I would normally be, and I believe that was a good idea as this larger size fits me perfectly. Next time I would order the shorter length, as my 5’4 height is a bit too short for the regular length.

Absolutely love them though. So comfortable. Phone pockets on both legs. Seem to be great quality and have held up well so far. Would definitely buy again, just in the shorter length 😂

I have a few pairs of the bootleg riding jeans and they’re awesome. Not only do they fit perfectly, they’re hardwearing, stylish and comfortable. The side pockets fit my phone perfectly, keeps it out of the way when I’m riding but still easily accessible. The jeans last a very long time (I’ve had one pair for years and its still in perfect condition even with regular riding). Love!

Comfortable, wash & wear well, but after 2 kids I need more stomach support & coverage! I often overlook these in the wardrobe because I choose my higher-waisted breeches or jeans. If these had a higher waist I'd have multiple pairs & never take them off 😂
I chose the shorter leg as I'm 5'2, I think I'll get the regular length next time as they look a bit short once my leg is bent & foot is in the stirrup. I'm a size 14 in most brands, bought a size 14 in these. I'd say they're more of a 12-14, than a straight 14, but I wouldn't size up if I buy again.
Will keep my eyes on these in case the higher waist ever becomes available.

I was really impressed with my new riding jeans. My only negative is the waistband/clasp was a bit uncomfortable in the size 20, and dug into my belly until I lost another 3kg. Other than that, they are great. There is heaps of freedom sitting on the horse and comfortable enough to keep on after a ride.
The sizing chart really needs to be fixed on the website, I nearly bought a size 26!

These are fantastic for riding or just working around all day no matter what you need to do, I don't feel like I need to get changed if I need to duck out for errands, as they look like normal jeans. They have a lot of stretch too, so if you struggle like me, to find pants that fit a smaller waist with bigger hips 👍 then these are for you

I bought these pants back just before Christmas but I held off on reviewing till I could trial them and then give some proper feedback. So here we go!

PROS:
1. I love that they're mostly cotton, which makes them so much cooler than your standard riding tights. I deliberately tested wearing a pair of summer-weight riding tights one day (~36C) then these riding jeans the next day (~38C). The riding jeans were noticeably cooler to me, despite being a heavier material! The bootleg cut also makes them cooler, as I get air flow around my ankles/lower legs.
2. The phone pockets are, of course, the biggest Pro in my opinion! I work with horses, so I'm on and off them every day on the regular. It's great to not have to worry about pulling my phone out of a back pocket before I mount up. Plus, I'm left handed. So many of the riding tights that I'm interested in only have phone pockets on the right leg. That is a frustration for me, as I predominantly use my phone with my left hand. Pockets on both thighs is a win!
To talk further about the phone pockets, I can confirm they're a lovely, deep pocket. My phone is 6.5in long and 3in wide. It fits in the pockets no dramas. Nor does the phone get pushed out of the pocket during riding. I've worn these pants during arena rides, for tuning up school horses, retraining reactive horses, and guiding trail rides. My phone has always been perfectly snug the entire time!
3. The belt loops are also fantastic! I can't stand riding pants that don't have belt loops, they always slide down and just don't suit my lifestyle. So belt loops are always a must and these pants have them! They're a good width and length, leaving plenty of room for my wider belt, plus there's two side-by-side belt loops on the very back, giving extra strength. Considering I've torn belt loops clean off in the past, these are going strong so far!
4. The stitching in general all seems well made and strong. I've only found one weak point at the bottom of zip where I thought stitching was coming undone, but so far it's only visibly stretched, hasn't torn or come undone, despite me constantly pulling them on and off and therefore stressing that exact part of the pants each week. There's also no signs of the pants wearing through on the inner thigh. I lose good pants to thigh chafing every year, even jeans that are meant to be strong enough to withstand that. I normally see visible signs of wear at around the 6 month mark, with holes appearing and resulting in the pants being binned by 12 months. It's only been about 3 months with these but so far so good!
5. The silicon free option is my best friend! I hate riding pants with silicon on them, always have and I suspect I always will. Finding riding pants without silicon that checks all my other boxes has always been a challenge. But these jeans tick all the boxes in one go!

CONS
1. Along the inner waistband seam, there is a small flap of fabric leftover from sewing the seam (~1.5cm width). Sometimes this little flap twists up instead of laying down flat, therefore creating a pressure point around my waist. Given that the waistband is already elastic, my body doesn't appreciate this extra pressure, so sometimes it's pretty damn uncomfortable. Since realising what's going on, I make a point to smooth down this little flap (especially across my hips) so it doesn't twist up as much.
2. I can very clearly tell that the jeans were designed to have silicon attached to them, which makes sense from a manufacturing perspective. But the extra seams on the inside of the legs just look a little silly and out of place when there's no silicon. This is really not a major con, it's purely cosmetic and has no bearing on the performance of the pants. But still, I'd love to see these come in silicon free options without the weird extra seams.
3. They are a bit snug around the waist, but honestly I think that's more of a Me problem than anything else. Trust me to go ahead and buy some pants right before Christmas without any regard to how much food I'd be eating in the coming days! I've definitely added on a bit of weight around the belly and it hasn't shown any sign of shifting yet, so I strongly suspect that is more the reason for the pants feeling a bit tight now more than anything else.
4. The waistband has a zip and a hook, instead of a zip and a button. I prefer a button to the hook. It's not a deal breaker, I've been learning to deal with pant hooks as several of my other pairs of riding pants have them. Only a minor thing but something to consider if you're like me and you prefer buttons.

All in all, the Pros FAR outweigh the Cons for me! These riding jeans were exactly what I was looking for and have more than paid for themselves already. I bought a size 12 and could probably do with a size 14 now but honestly I'm still wearing them all day long.
9/10 I definitely recommend them!

(photos show weird inner leg seams, stretched stitching on zip, flap of fab...

Plum tack Denim jeans are amazing and comfortable i now have 2 pairs , I recently rode 3 days on horse back through the high country. Not once did I feel my jeans tide up or pull down.. highly recommended for the long ride 👌 👍 😎

Purchased standard pocket bootleg denim riding jeans.
I totally love them, lovely fit and so comfortable to ride in with the silicon seat to keep you more glued in the saddle. 5☆☆☆☆☆ from me

I like these! I was looking for pants that give more grip in my western saddle and these work very well. They are true to size, lightweight and comfortable.

Great comms & service. Jeans fit well and are comfortable, fabric not too heavy, not too light - just right. Hay fallout brushes off easily :) so you stay looking great all day!

I wear these riding pants as work jeans. They are so comfortable and wear really well. I am a farm hand and spend a lot of time in the sheep yards. The jeans are super stretchy so make climbing over fences more comfortable. Love my Plum Tack jeans.

Glad I got a pair of these. True to size and very comfy.

These riding jeans not only look incredible, they are true to size, have great grip and fantastic quality. Love the phone pocket as it means I can comfortably carry my phone while riding. My only complaint is that the waist band sits pretty low so it puts pressure on my bladder while riding, and I cant wear a belt to stop them shifting down. In saying that though, I would absolutely recommend them!

These are my second pair! Love the fit and the good-sized pockets. Functional and practical.

Wish I'd sized up! They feel similar to my post partum recovery pants (i.e. very tight!). I would prefer if they were slightly higher waisted. They seem sturdy and I'm happy enough so far to have recommended them to my friends

Bootleg Denim riding jeans with phone pockets, choose your length and silicone option

I loves these so much. We recently had some very hot weather and I was concerned that because of the darker shade denim that they would be very hot in the sun. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they don't absorb the heat and they felt light and comfortable the whole ride. I didn't feel like I was over heating while I unsaddled and hosed down my horse either. Very impressed.

I have only just received my bootleg denims and am really impressed with the quality and style. The phone pocket will be very handy.

So very comfortable and fit was great…loving the pockets only trouble now is I want another pair