I absolutely love the Podium Riding tights. I have the blue, and the black. I have been using them for two years now. They have held their shape, and show no signs of perishing, which usually happens with spandex type products over a period of time. I wear them when I go to the gym, and then I go home and ride. They feel cool in the middle of a really hot day, even after a ride. There is not even any sign of wear, snags or balling, in key places, like where there is contact with the stirrups and saddle, and I wear these doing general stable duties, including lifting and moving hay bales, and still no signs of snags or balling. I have used a number of riding tights in the past, and have found some to make me feel really hot, or have started to wear and perish after a year or so. In all honesty, I think these are the best. Will probably invest in a pair of grey ones, now that I have discovered that this colour option is available.