Best leather half chaps?

[JoD]

Hello,

I'm wondering if you can all give your recommendations on leather half chaps? The zip has broken on one of my Ariats - and the cobbler has quoted me £45 to repair. I'm unsure if I should just cut my losses and go and buy another pair - as you can get them for £60-70ish online...

I want a black pair that are smart enough to compete in (I don't compete enough to warrant buying new long boots at the moment!)

So any thoughts on:
- Do Ariat zips generally break easily - or have I been unlucky (chaps aren't old enough to have broken - they're in really good nick; but are too old to return)
- What leather half chaps do you have - any recommendations please?

Thanks

 

[DavidP]

Dy'on - same pair daily use only just thinning on inside, quoted 10euro for a stiched & feathered leather patch.

 

[becca1305]

I did have a pair of ariat chaps & the zip also went on one of mine. I use tredstep now & find they look nice/ last well but I am limited as to brands I can try as I have long legs.

 

[lillie07]

Agree, Dy'on are the nicest I have seen!

 

[becca1305]

Those that rate dy'on where do you buy from please? Ive had a look and they look lovely and do my size but struggling to find anywhere in the UK that stocks the classic/ original style.

 

[longdog]

Another vote for Tredstep. Really good size range

 

[Polotash]

Have Pm'd you (have a pair of tredsteps for sale as too small for me, but don't want your thread pulled!)

 

[lillie07]

Sederholme Selected sell Dy'on chaps- she has a trade stand at loads of shows or is based in the midlands somewhere near Addington. She was very helpful when I was trying to get a bridle sorted!

 

[whatawizard]

Another vote for Tredstep they fit really well and zips last much better than Ariats in my experience, plenty of sizes to choose from too

 

[PonyIAmNotFood]

I love my tredsteps, fit them snug and they stretch just enough to mould to your leg properly. Had mine for 2 years or so and they still look very presentable.

 

[FfionWinnie]

Can I ask a really thicko question. If your calf is 15" at the widest point, do you buy 15" chaps or a bit bigger

 

[SammyLuff]

email ariat.... they are really good at replacing boots when zips go x

 

[Chocy]

FfionWinnie- yes go for a 15" if they have a wee bit of elastic in them. If no elastic I'd go up a size cos with jods/socks on they can b v tight 2 do up without elastic help!
I vote for tredsteps luv mine & come in so many sizes I even found ones 2 fit my v short fat Calfs!!

 

[EveningStar]

I have cavallo ones that I bought second hand to use for everyday but they clean up really nicely so would be good enough for shows

 

[Luci07]

Tredstep. Very hard wearing, biggest variety of sizes which is great for me as have long calves. Alternatively hunt around £45 sounds expensive, think I paid £30 and I am in Surrey!

 

[JoD]

Thanks all for the recommendations! I am potentially going to buy some from someone on the forum, but if not will look into Tredsteps as they sound like they have a big fanclub!

Luci07: Where did you get yours fixed? - I'm also Surrey (near Epsom) and not sure where to go, as I'm not originally from the area and don't know the tack shops/cobblers round here?

Thanks

 

[racingdemon]

i got mine repaired by my saddler, and didn't pay £45 (not sure what i did pay, but it wasn't 45!)

 

[simplyhunting]

^as above got mine repaired, ariat sent me a zip and popped them down to the saddlers, only paid a fiver!

 

[Solo1]

Another vote for tredsteps! Got mine for a tenner off ebay, best bargain ever! 4 years old, worn daily, and still going strong

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Those that rate dy'on where do you buy from please? Ive had a look and they look lovely and do my size but struggling to find anywhere in the UK that stocks the classic/ original style.

Try Buckaroo at Vale View. If they do not have your size try on the nearest to get an idea of fit then Nicola will order in for you. Weston Lawns also sell Dy'on half chaps.

 

[becca1305]

ooh thanks sillygillyhorse I've been looking but still struggling in my size so can pop up there and see them in the flesh and order in - fab! .