Full disclosure: I like these more than the 3* might suggest, I just wouldn't recommend them over the Performance Knee Patch Pocket Riding Tight which I find to be better designed. I find the waistband on the powerlite knee patch tights to slide down a little in the front (I'm an XL, and these do fit true to size), which doesn't seem to happen in the performance knee patch tights or the free style knee patch tights.
I don't think this would be an issue on someone who is slimmer than I am (or if you prefer your tights to sit a little lower around the waist).
The pockets are deep and your items will not accidentally bounce out, and I like where the pocket is on the thigh better than the free style tights (mine are admittedly several years old so this may have changed in new iterations) - it doesn't sit quite so forward on the leg, which is nice.
I found the leg on these to be quite short (I have a 34" inseam) so if you are long legged, anticipate tall socks that don't slide down as a must-have, otherwise your ankles will be exposed to your boots.
I'm keeping the pair I bought, but I won't repurchase this specific tight again. It is a nice option for people with less length of leg and that maybe prefer a waistband that sits a little lower (but it is NOT lowrise - not even close).
![Front view of the Charisma Coolcore Short Sleeve Riding Shirt in Lapis], featuring a classic collar with stock tie loop, tonal panels, and white piping accents for a crisp, classic look.](http://kerrits.com/cdn/shop/files/41037_CharismaCoolcoreShortSleeveShirtSolid_LAPIS_200_029.jpg?v=1749059328&width=1200)
