I love having a sun shirt that breathes. The lace definitely lets in a good amount of air flow to help keep you cool while the material is very thick and sturdy. Also, if you're like me and live in a place that gets pretty hot in the summer(Moab, Utah USA) , this probably isn't the best choice for a 100° + days, but it was 93 when these photos were taken and I was comfortable enough, for sure! The breaches are super grippy, they keep me in the saddle very well, as you can see I was trail riding ...