Best half chaps...

[HorsRdr477]

I am in dire need of a new pair of half chaps. My Tredsteps have seen better days. I love the look of tall boots and would love a pair of half chaps that are leather to give me a tall boot look. Suggestions?

[jumpingmaya]

dy'on... made in Belgium... I can't go back to anything else... even though the price tag is steep but they are custom..
Anyone tried the Ariat Monacco half chaps? They look great in the magazine...

[BAC]

I have the leather Tredsteps and love them, just ordered another pair in brown in fact.

[cosmos mom]

Tredsteps

[chawley]

I purchased a pair of the oiled leather close contact Ariat half chaps, and I've been really happy with them. I've had them over a year now, and they still look great w/ heavy use. I prefer to ride in tall boots, but have customs that need to last a very long time, so I looked for a half chap that gave me the feel of a tall boot. This one definitely does. The leather molds to your leg.

[SOTB]

I am in dire need of a new pair of half chaps. My Tredsteps have seen better days. I love the look of tall boots and would love a pair of half chaps that are leather to give me a tall boot look. Suggestions?

I am also in need of new pair since my Ariats have finally given out... thanks for posting this topic!

[Einstein]

Anyone tried the Ariat Monacco half chaps? They look great in the magazine...

My friend has the Ariat Monaco half chaps and they are beautiful. I want to order a pair, but not sure if the sizing is the same as other Ariat half chaps.:)

[Einstein]

Anyone know how the sizing runs on the Grand Prix half chaps?:cool:

[HorsRdr477]

Anyone know how the sizing runs on the Grand Prix half chaps?:cool:

Isn't there a size chart on Dover?

[LulaBell]

I hated my Tredsteps. If you don't want to go custom, I'd recommend Grand Prix. Don't know anything about the Ariat Monacos, but they look lovely.

[tb_owner]

I have had the same pair of Grand Prix half chaps for the last 5 years and they have held up great. I ride almost everyday...sometimes 2-3 times a day!

[watson16]

LOVE my Grand Prix half chaps.

[klmck63]

I love my Grand Prix's! :D But I find that they have to be TIGHT when you get them. Nearly new field boot tight. They really stretch out and drop otherwise. I don't know where to find a sizing chart but they are come in a huge variety of sizes (height/width) so not just XS,S,M,L etc.

[rideforthelaurels16]

I have the Ariat All Around IIIs - only $100 and lovely in the smooth leather! From far away they have a tall-boot look, up close obviously they're not as super-shiny, but very comfortable, and very elegant. I adore them!

[alliemare]

I purchased a pair of the oiled leather close contact Ariat half chaps, and I've been really happy with them. I've had them over a year now, and they still look great w/ heavy use. I prefer to ride in tall boots, but have customs that need to last a very long time, so I looked for a half chap that gave me the feel of a tall boot. This one definitely does. The leather molds to your leg.

I've gone through 2 pairs of these in under 6 months. I keep breaking the snap at the top. I lovvvve them, and the leather looks great, but that darn snap just doesnt hold up. I've broken 2 snaps.

[theblondejumper]

I recently bought the Ariat Oxford Half Chaps and I LOVE them. They look nice (I love the look of full grain leather) and fit excellently (have more stretch than the Ariat IIIs). I can't say enough good things about them and I've only ridden in them twice.

[SarahandSam]

I really love my Tredsteps but I worry about the snaps on them--they stick so much I fear that they're going to break any second. I need to put some WD-40 on them next time I'm at the barn, and hopefully that will help. Other than that, they're great.

I won't buy Ariat half chaps because the zippers are so awful on my Ariat boots... I wouldn't trust that much Ariat zipper!

[magnolia73]

I have the Ariat Close Contacts- zipper broke in under a month or two. I had the zippers replaced by a local store and they have lasted a couple of years... the one zipper recently broke- probably my fault- but the leather is still so nice, I will have the zipper replaced again. I ride in them a few times a week.

The other thing- the zip that they came with started at the bottom and zipped up- pain in the butt, so I had them install the new zippers to zip down- mich easier.

[ddashaq]

I think that it is hit or miss with the Ariat half chap zippers. I have three pairs of their half chaps, the newest pair is 2 years old and all of the zippers have held up just fine. Personally, I want to get a pair of the Grand Prix. They look awesome and my trainer raves about hers.

[letmroll]

Love my Beval Puissances!

[Einstein]

I love my Grand Prix's! :D But I find that they have to be TIGHT when you get them. Nearly new field boot tight. They really stretch out and drop otherwise. I don't know where to find a sizing chart but they are come in a huge variety of sizes (height/width) so not just XS,S,M,L etc.

That's what I thought, I did find a size chart on line.

http://www.tackroominc.com/grand-prix-all-leather-half-chaps-p-1056.html

[IsolaBella09]

I hate Ariat half chaps, I think they fal apart like no other, but that's just my opinion and experience. I would suggest paying a little bit more for a pair of Dy'On's, Parlanti's, Grand Prixs, or a nicer pair of Tredsteps. The leather Tredsteps are quite nice. If I were shopping for new half chaps, I would get Parlanti's from Italy.

[NeverEnd]

Are they no longer making the full leather Grand Prix half chaps? Mine fit like customs, but have not held up after two years of near daily riding. I want another pair but can't find them!

[equest]

I'm happy with the Ariat Cameo half chaps except for the stupid "Cameo" strip. As long as you ditch the strip, they are fine. I would not pay full retail price, but then again I never do (Ebay all the way).

[EAY]

Another one here who found that the Ariat close contacts did not hold up well. Mine fell apart along the inside seam. I mended them several times but finally gave up on them.

I now have the Tredstep Deluxe full grain leather half chaps and have been very happy with them, except for the snaps.

[NEHunter]

I love my Grand Prix, I have had them for years and they have held up great.

[HorsRdr477]

Thanks for all your replies! So I broke down today and bought a new pair of the Tredstep Deluxe Leather half chaps. They don't have that "tall boot" look, but they really are beautiful and look quite sturdy. I do love Tredstep. My suede pair lasted me quite some time riding multiple horses a day so I guess I got my money's worth!