Chaps and half chaps

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  • Busato full chaps

    Busato full chaps

    189,00 €
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  • Parlanti K-Wings Buffalo half chaps

    Parlanti K-Wings Buffalo half chaps

    From 230,00 €
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  • Parlanti Buffalo leather half chaps

    Parlanti Buffalo leather half chaps

    From 190,00 €
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  • Sergio Grasso Flexy half chaps

    Sergio Grasso Flexy half chaps

    From 169,00 €
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  • Privilège Napoli half chaps

    129,90 €
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  • T de T Schubert half chaps

    T de T Schubert half chaps

    85,00 €
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  • T de T Vivaldi half chaps

    52,90 €
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  • Ego7 Lyra half chaps

    Ego7 Lyra half chaps

    From 109,90 €
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Riding chaps or half chaps: the difference

Half chaps cover the leg from the ankle to the knee. Worn over jodhpur boots, they replace the shaft of a boot and come off in seconds for walking around the yard. Full chaps, such as the Busato, cover the whole leg up to the hip. They are worn over breeches, for riding out, trail riding or working in bad weather.

Taking your measurements

Two measurements are enough, taken standing up with your jodhpur boots on and the breeches you ride in: calf circumference at the widest point and height, from the top of the jodhpur boot to the hollow behind the knee. Half chaps should close without forcing and without leaving a gap. The leather gives a little with use, so choose a snug fit.

If your two calves do not measure the same, which is common, choose the size for the larger one: the zip will close on both sides and the leather will mould to the slimmer leg.

Fastening and finishes

Most half chaps close with a zip at the back or on the side. An elastic panel at the top of the leg improves comfort when the calf is working, and a strap under the sole stops the chaps riding up.

Smooth leather or buffalo leather

Smooth leather is polished like a boot and gives a classic look. The buffalo leather of Parlanti half chaps, thicker and grained, stands up well to everyday rubbing. Either way, match them to your jodhpur boots, black with black and brown with brown: the combination then looks like a tall boot.

Leather care

Brush off the dust, clean with a leather soap, then feed with a grease or a leather milk. The zip appreciates a drop of lubricant from time to time. Store chaps closed so they keep their shape, and never dry them against a radiator: the leather hardens and the zip warps.

If you prefer a one-piece boot, compare with our riding boots in leather.

Frequently asked questions about riding chaps

Half chaps or riding boots, which should I choose?

Riding boots give the best contact and remain the classic outfit in competition. With jodhpur boots, half chaps often cost less, can be worn all day and adapt better to calves outside standard sizes.

Are half chaps allowed in competition?

In many amateur classes, yes, if they match the jodhpur boots. The rules vary according to discipline and level: check the rules for your class.

How can I tell if my half chaps are too wide?

When closed, they should neither twist around the calf nor slip down towards the ankle when you walk. If you can fit more than one finger between the leather and your leg, take the size below.

Can they be worn with any shoes?

You need jodhpur boots that come up to the ankle. The bottom of the half chap rests on the boot; a low shoe leaves a gap that rubs.

How long does it take to break them in?

A few sessions. The leather softens behind the knee and at the ankle, and the half chaps take the shape of your calf.