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Ladies do need leather chaps

July 27, 2009

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Leather leggings joined by a belt or lacing, often having flared outer flaps, and worn over the trousers (as by western ranch hands). Leather chaps were worn in the old west by cowboys riding their horses.  Cowboys & cowgirls wore them over their pants to protect themselves and keep warm.  The wearing of leather chaps was later adapted to the “iron horse”.  Motorcycle riders wear leather chaps to keep themselves warm and to protect them from road rash in the event of a crash or fall.  In modern times, leather chaps have become not just rider protection but they are also a fashion statement!  Men, women, and kids all have a wide variety of leather chaps available to choose from!

Chaps are sturdy coverings for the legs consisting of leggings and a belt. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps’ integrated belt, but unlike trousers they have no seat and are not joined at the crotch. They are designed to provide protection for the legs and are usually made of leather or a leather-like material. They are most commonly associated with the cowboy culture of the American west as a protective garment to be used when riding a horse through brushy terrain. In the modern world, they are worn for both practical work purposes and for exhibition or show use.

Chaps can be found in a variety of styles with many different details such as leather chaps. Full length chaps are attached at the waist with the seat missing to allow contact with the saddle and the rider’s legs are fully covered with the seam on the outside of the leg for comfort. These are not commonly worn in English riding although they can provide a great source of warmth and comfort. Half chaps, as the name suggests, are worn on the lower legs. They too can be made from a variety of materials, and are worn for additional comfort when riding. Usually chaps are fitted with a zip or Velcro down the outside of the leg with a strap under the foot to fasten them into place. When worn with Jodhpur boots they help to limit chafing between the saddle and the lower leg and prevent Jodhpur boots from rising up.

Ladies chaps
Ladies chaps are readily available in market and just like men’s chaps these ladies chaps are used while riding motorcycles and horses. These ladies chaps are made from fine quality leather and play an important role in protecting their soft legs. Ladies chaps are available in various designs and shapes. Some of the ladies chaps that are available in market are as follows.
– Ultra suede fringed ladies chaps: These chaps are available in various colors and used by ladies while riding horses. These chaps protect the rider from wind and snowy weather.

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– Ladies tone half chaps: These ladies chaps are very comfortable while riding motorcycle and horse. A Ladies tone half chap is washable and has stretchable elastic to fit perfectly for various sizes of legs.
– Elite colored half chaps: These chaps are available in various attractive colors and mostly preferred by ladies who are not professional horse riders and motorcyclists. These chaps can be washed in washing machines.

– Icon ladies kitty chaps: These chaps are provided with full-length metal zips for easy removal and are manufactured from fine quality leathers that last for longer duration. These chaps are normally pink in color to match the skin color of the ladies.

Ladies leather motorcycle chaps: It is manufactured from genuine leather and available in full length along with facility of zip closing. These chaps are worn on lower legs to provide comfortable and easy movement of the lower  legs during motorcycle driving.

Leather Chaps

June 25, 2009

FCH-003This is the world of fashion: the beautiful models, the runways, the photographers, and the clothes. Fashion is not only what we wear, it is also how we describe ourselves to the world. When you’re deciding which fashion is for you, take the time to consider your figure and style and also how you want to be perceived. Style…..! What comes in style? Different patterns of dresses, new fashionable clothing’s and accessories. If you’re wearing leather apparel, you will be the one who has a ‘great new look’. Leather fashion encompass a great collection of Quality Leather Apparel – leather jacket, biker, fur coat, vest, skirt, pants, halter, shorts and accessories with an outstanding service . The hottest trend in the fashion industry is “LEATHER“. The industry has emerged with trendy leather apparels and accessories for dashing men and women. Leather chaps are an essential part of anyone’s wardrobe if they ride on a motorcycle. Many assume that this is simply an accessory, and while they do look good, it is important to note that they can also protect your legs if you have to lay your bike down when you are on the road. This attractive piece of clothing is also very functional, and most would consider it necessary.

Chaps are sturdy coverings for the legs consisting of leggings and a belt. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps’ integrated belt, but unlike trousers they have no seat and are not joined at the crotch. They are designed to provide protection for the legs and are usually made of leather or a leather-like material. They are most commonly associated with the cowboy culture of the American west as a protective garment to be used when riding a horse through brushy terrain. In the modern world, they are worn for both practical work purposes and for exhibition or show use. 

Full length leather chaps are attached at the waist with the seat missing to allow contact with the saddle and the rider’s legs are fully covered with the seam on the outside of the leg for comfort. These are not commonly worn in English riding although they can provide a great source of warmth and comfort. Half chaps, as the name suggests, are worn on the lower legs. They too can be made from a variety of materials, and are worn for additional comfort when riding. Usually chaps are fitted with a zip or Velcro down the outside of the leg with a strap under the foot to fasten them into place. When worn with Jodhpur boots they help to limit chafing between the saddle and the lower leg and prevent Jodhpur boots from rising up

Leather chaps are usually worn over denim jeans or other trousers of heavy material. They have their own belt, and usually are fitted around the hips, resting below the belt loops of the trousers. Except for chinks and armitas, which are designed to fit above the boot, most chaps are long, fitting over the boot and draping slightly over the vamp of the boot (see shoe). Some designs are cut to hang long at the heel and nearly cover the entire boot except for the toe. Batwings, chinks, and shotgun chaps fit firmly but comfortably around the thigh, with shotguns continuing to fit closely all the way down the calf, though not so snug as to limit free knee movement. The shotgun design is a bit flared at the ankle to allow for the rider’s boot. Batwings and chinks are not attached around the leg below the knee.

FCH-005In general when you look at these different leather chaps you will see they are suitable for both men and women. The way that these chaps are designed is that the entire leg area is covered by the chaps. The chaps are secured around the waist in the front. You will however find that the seat of these leather chaps is not to be found.

To make wearing these leather chaps easier you will find that the sides of the chaps have zippers placed on them. This will make it easier for you to put your legs into the chaps. In general while you will find that biker gangs are known to wear these leather chaps there are others who will like to see how these leather chaps will look on them and also how they feel.

The most important item that you need to look at when you are shopping for leather chaps is the price. while there are different stores where you can buy these chaps they are for the most part expensive. The price of these products will go down as time passes and new stock is bought into the stores.