Smooth Stride™ Jeans For Women Smooth Stride are the jeans of choice

Smooth Stride — the jeans of choice for women who really ride.

Tired of jeans that bunch and chafe in the saddle on long trail or endurance rides?

Smooth Stride™ Jeans For Women
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 Womenare 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?
Désirée Johnson started riding when she was 6 and within 1 year she was in the show arena. An accomplished world-class event competitor, Désirée 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. Désirée 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 Désirée 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!

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!

Mae in Santa Rosa

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

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.

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. Keep the one that fits, return the other, and we won’t charge your card until you’re happy…AND we pay the shipping! (Special offer code: Colt).

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

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!

The Solution Section

Who created Smooth Stride™ — and why?

Per Smooth Stride: Désirée Johnson started riding when she was 6 years old and within 1 year was in the show arena. An accomplished world-class event competitor and 3-Day Eventer, lifelong riding teacher and horse trainer, Désirée has applied all she has learned about horses and comfort-while-riding into her Smooth Stride Jeans. Per the company: "Smooth Stride not only offer superior comfort and fit, but they allow women to look great — even after a day in the saddle." Désirée has been featured in Tri Cities Journal of Business.

What sets Smooth Stride apart from regular jeans for riding?

Per Smooth Stride: the original no-inseam jeans. Differentiation features:

No inseam — combined with the Contour-Fit waist design for 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
Smart-phone pocket on the right thigh — keeps your phone with YOU, mounted or anytime

What disciplines and activities are these designed for?

Per Smooth Stride: "the jeans of choice for women who really ride!" Designed for:

Endurance and trail riding
Hacking for conditioning
Everyday work in the ring
Barrel racing and roping (performance + denim practicality)
Western Dressage and arena competitions (flattering cut + extra length)

Per the company: training for all types of competitors who want denim-jean practicality plus saddle comfort.

What's the denim quality — and what styles are available?

Per Smooth Stride, denim specs (across all 3 styles):

Medium-light weight: 10–10.5 oz
High-quality and durable
Grown and milled in the U.S.
1–2% Spandex for just the right amount of stretch
Indigo color — looks and fades just like regular blue jeans

Three styles:

Real Riding Jeans — all-denim except for the microsuede waistband lining (extremely tough/durable, soft/pliable, made from recycled plastic bottles)
Full Seat Jeans — black microsuede seat AND inner legs all the way to the hem (essentially the same full-seat design as found in high-end riding breeches)
Extended Knee Patch — Real Riding Jean + microsuede patch covering inner leg from mid-thigh, over the knee, all the way to the hem

How does Smooth Stride solve the women's-jeans-sizing-mess problem?

Per Smooth Stride: "Women's sizing, especially pants sizing, is a hot mess." Issues acknowledged: many manufacturers offer only Misses sizes; vanity sizing across manufacturers makes online ordering unreliable.

Smooth Stride's solutions:

Carefully designed separate patterns for plus sizes
Sizes offered up to 44" waist
Sizes are named after horse breeds — makes ordering fun and easy to remember
Try-Two special offer for new customers: Smooth Stride sends two sizes; keep the one that fits, return the other, no charge until you're happy — Smooth Stride pays shipping. Special offer code: COLT

Can these jeans be a tax deduction for my horse business?

Per Smooth Stride / Désirée Smith-Johnson: yes, per Désirée's own statement — Smooth Stride Jeans are primarily equipment (despite the fact that they look so good). For professionals, this means deductible just like any other specialty equipment because Smooth Stride Jeans are made FOR riding — that sets them apart from regular jeans you just wear around the barn. Tax treatment varies by jurisdiction; consult your tax professional for your specific business situation.

What do women say about Smooth Stride Jeans?

Voices from the source:

Tracy in Tucson: "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!"

S.F. in Washington: "These pants are so dang comfortable! I could concentrate 100% on my horse and not have to adjust my pants for comfort."

Mae in Santa Rosa: "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... The first thing I noticed was the soft waistband... 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."

Stephanie in Spokane: "Incredibly comfortable with just enough stretch to make this rider a happy camper. My large LG phone fits in the thigh pocket... and the waist line is perfect for riders."

Kathy in Michigan: "Désirée 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... Comfortable and fits perfect around the waist and makes my booty look good."

Cathy in Michigan (all-day clinic): "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."

How do I order Smooth Stride Jeans?

To order: 509-521-5496. Address: 360 East 1st Street #689, Tustin, California 92780. New-customer Try-Two offer code: COLT — get sent two sizes, keep the one that fits, return the other (no charge until happy, Smooth Stride pays shipping). Pricing varies by style; pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors and denim/material-market conditions — confirm current pricing with Smooth Stride directly when ordering.