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Smooth Stride are the jeans of choice for women who really ride! The comfort in the saddle makes them the best choice for endurance or trail riding, and hacking for conditioning

Why Switch To Smooth Stride? Smooth Stride Jeans For Women are the jeans of choice for women who really ride! The comfort in the saddle makes them the best choice for endurance or trail riding, hacking for conditioning, and everyday work in the ring. The performance in the saddle is great for barrel racing and roping. And the performance combined with the practicality of denim jeans makes them perfect for training for all types of competitors. The flattering cut and extra length make Smooth Stride the jeans of choice for Western Dressage and arena competitions.

What Sets Smooth Stride Apart From Competitors?

Smooth Stride Jeans are the original no-inseam jeans. Combined with the Contour-Fit™ waist design, they offer unmatched comfort in the saddle. Seven large belt loops, not five. Front pockets are useful: full-width and deep. Back pockets are free of rivets or ‘bling’ that can damage a saddle. And a smart-phone pocket on the right thigh (see video below) keeps your phone with YOU, mounted or anytime.

What Styles and Colors Does Smooth Stride Offer?

Smooth Stride Jeans are currently offered in three styles. The denim in all three styles is medium light weight (10-10.5 oz), high quality and durable, grown and milled in the U.S. The denim is 1-2% Spandex, for just the right amount of stretch and the denim color is indigo, so these look and fade just like regular blue jeans.

Real Riding Jeans are all-denim except for the microsuede waistband lining. This microsuede is amazing stuff, extremely tough and durable, yet extremely soft and pliable just like real suede leather - and it’s made from recycled plastic bottles!

Full Seat Jeans feature black microsuede seat and inner legs all the way to the hem. The full seat is essentially the same as found in high-end riding breeches…but the rest of the pant is pure Smooth Stride blue jean!

Extended Knee Patch style is the Real Riding Jean, but with a patch of the microsuede covering the inner leg from mid-thigh, over the knee, all the way to the hem.

Who Invented Smooth Stride Jeans?

D'sir'e Johnson started riding when she was 6 and within 1 year she was in the show arena. An accomplished world-class event competitor, D'sir'e has applied all she has learned about horses— and comfort while riding them, into her Smooth Stride Jeans. Smooth Stride not only offer superior comfort and fit, but they allow women to look great—even after a day in the saddle. D'sir'e Johnson has been featured in “Tri Cities Journal of Business” and you can read more about her and the incredible journey that lead to Smooth Stride Jeans in their latest Article about her!

Can Be A Tax Deduction For My Horse Business? Designer D'sir'e Smith-Johnson, an accomplished 3-Day Eventer and life-long riding teacher and horse trainer, insists that Smooth Stride Jeans are primarily equipment (despite the fact that they look so good)! Does this mean that a professional could deduct their cost? Yes! Just like any other specialty equipment! Smooth Stride Jeans are made for riding and that sets them apart from other jeans you just wear around the barn.

Enjoy the Comfort Smooth Ride Jeans Offers To Women Riders-- Like Never Before!

How Do I Ensure I Get The Right Size? Women’s sizing, especially pants sizing, is a hot mess. First, many manufacturers offer only Misses sizes; to look through some catalogs, you’d think that everyone who rides a horse is a 19 year-old girl! Second, between different manufacturers, foreign manufacturers, and “vanity” sizing, if you order a size 10 of anything on line, there’s no telling if what shows up will fit, and the problem gets worse the larger the size.

So How Does Smooth Stride Ensure I Get The Right Size For My Order? Smooth Stride has done several things to address these sizing issues: 1) We’ve carefully designed separate patterns for plus sizes and offer our jeans up to 44” waist sizes.

So How Does Smooth Stride Ensure I Get The Right Size For My Order? Smooth Stride has done several things to address these sizing issues: 1) We’ve carefully designed separate patterns for plus sizes and offer our jeans up to 44” waist sizes.

2 Since the numbers don’t mean anything anyway, we’ve named ALL our sizes after horse breeds — it makes ordering fun and easy to remember

3 For NEW customers, we have a special offer: We’ll send you TWO sizes

What Do Women SAY About Smooth Stride Jeans?

I just wanted to let you know that I love my Smooth Stride jeans. They fit well, are comfortable, and the cell phone pocket is great/ I also really like the deep, deep front pockets. These are so much better than previous versions so thanks for doing the research and taking the time to get this right! Tracy in Tucson

Just got a wonderful surprise in the mail - yup my Smooth Stride jeans! They fit great - you all did a good job with your sizing . I'm looking forward to more comfortable riding this spring. I'll try to keep in touch during my riding season & let you know how they're holding up, etc. JoAnne in Missouri

I wore my new Smooth Stride riding jeans today for the first time. Love them!! Worth the wait and will be getting another pair!!! J.S. in Texas

These pants are so dang comfortable! I could concentrate 100% on my horse and not have to adjust my pants for comfort. (Riders know what I mean). ha ha S.F. in Washington

I have tried many riding jeans and breeches, looking for ones in which I couldn't feel the seams, but to no avail, until now. These are amazing. The first thing I noticed was the soft waistband, then the adorable pink fabric that makes up the pockets. The back of the waist is slightly higher than the front and is great for keeping my shirt tucked in, and the cellphone pocket is positioned just right. I don't even think about it being there when I am riding. The jean fabric itself has the look of the thick denim material of normal jeans, but these are much softer than that-and best of all NO rubbing of seams anywhere. I love, love these jeans!

You guys Rock! I love these pants. Incredibly comfortable with just enough stretch to make this rider a happy camper. My large LG phone fits in the thigh pocket (hoping it stays in during hard riding..Velcro tab?) and the waist line is perfect for riders. Wish I could get all styles and sizes to share with my fellow riders. Congratulations, you nailed it. Stephanie in Spokane

Desiree was the most kind and patient woman trying to fit my 62 yr old grandma body. She hit it right on. I have tried several different brands and wasn't happy with the way they fit, but these jeans are just what I've been longing for. Comfortable and fits perfect around the waist and makes by booty look good. Thanks guys for figuring out the fit for a women sitting on a horse. Kathy in Michigan

I just received my Smooth Stride riding jeans and I'm delighted! I love the denim weight and the fit. They are a little long, but far prefer long to short. I can fix the length my self, no problem, Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in to this. S. Byrne

Wore these jeans to an all day clinic and was so amazed how comfortable they felt. I'm definitely hooked and can't imagine ever going back to a regular inseam jean. Cudos to the Johnsons on their efforts on what they've accomplished in such a short time with the Smooth Stride company. The quality is in the puttin'.... will definitely be placing another order sometime soon! Cathy in Michigan

Call Smooth Stride For Your Smooth Ride Today! Smooth Stride Jeans make you look fabulous and feel great! If horses are your business, they are even a ‘tax deduction” which make it even better. You’ll love the way they look and feel. Call us today and let Smooth Stride really make a difference to Your ride!

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Key Article Takeaways
  • Keep the one that fits, return the other, and we won’t charge your card until you’re happy…AND we pay the shipping!
  • The denim in all three styles is medium light weight (10-10.5 oz), high quality and durable, grown and milled in the U.S.
  • The denim is 1-2% Spandex, for just the right amount of stretch and the denim color is indigo, so these look and fade just like regular blue jeans.
  • D'sir'e Johnson started riding when she was 6 and within 1 year she was in the show arena.
  • First, many manufacturers offer only Misses sizes; to look through some catalogs, you’d think that everyone who rides a horse is a 19 year-old girl!
Questions readers commonly ask:
What makes Smooth Stride different from regular jeans for riding?

Per Smooth Stride Jeans: they are the original no-inseam jeans combined with the Contour-Fit™ waist. The no-inseam construction eliminates the painful seam that runs along the inside of standard jeans — exactly where saddle leather and your leg meet. Result: dramatically more comfort during long rides. Other features: 7 large belt loops (not 5), full-width deep front pockets, smart-phone pocket on the right thigh, no rivets on back pockets that damage saddles.

Will Smooth Stride work for my discipline?

Per Smooth Stride Jeans: yes — designed for women who really ride across all disciplines. Endurance and trail riders love the all-day comfort. Barrel racers and ropers benefit from the saddle-friendly construction. Western Dressage and arena competitors appreciate the flattering cut and extra length that don't ride up. Conditioning rides for any discipline benefit from the no-inseam advantage.

How do these compare to riding tights or breeches?

Per Smooth Stride Jeans: they bridge the gap. Tights and breeches are unmatched in saddle for slim profile and stretch, but they look out of place at trail rides, ranch work, or western competitions. Standard jeans are appropriate everywhere but uncomfortable in saddle. Smooth Stride combines the saddle-comfort of riding pants with the practicality of denim — appropriate at the barn, on trail, in the arena, and at dinner.

What sizes are available?

Per Smooth Stride Jeans: sizing for actual riders, not runway models — extra length to accommodate boots and stirrups, hip cuts that fit women who ride. Sizing runs a wide range. Order true to size or up half if between sizes; the fit is designed to be flattering without being constricting through the legs.

Are these worth the premium price over regular jeans?

Per Smooth Stride Jeans: yes if you ride regularly. The riding-specific design eliminates the saddle-seam discomfort that ends rides early. The construction is heavier-duty than fashion jeans — they last years of riding and washing. Calculate cost-per-ride: at 100+ rides over the life of the jeans, the comfort upgrade is pennies per ride.

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