New suede chaps..

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rayening

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Yesterday I went in a shopping spree, and got myself a new pair of paddock boots and half chaps.

I originally wanted some synthetic leather chaps, but they didn't have a very big size range and being a bigger lady makes larger sizes a must!

I had a look for some that fit, and all they had at a reasonable price were the Shires Suede Half Chaps.

I really like them, I'm just feeling like they look a bit strange with my paddock boots..
Pretty much all I'm asking is if suede chaps look okay with leather boots. I asked someone in the shop and they said they looked fine, but they seemed unsure.

I can post a photo if needed.

(I know riding isn't a fashion show, I just feel like they look equivalent to bright pink sparkly chaps!)
 
Depends what you're doing, I think they are fine for hacking, lessons and schooling but I wouldn't wear for competition and good fit and being comfortable is more important than looks (I think).
 
oldie48 said:
Depends what you're doing, I think they are fine for hacking, lessons and schooling but I wouldn't wear for competition and good fit and being comfortable is more important than looks (I think).
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They're pretty much just leisure, so there's no rules.
Maybe it's just me being fooled because I wanted the leather ones!
 
I actually prefer the suede chaps for everyday, very comfy, and I like how they look. Maybe just not what you're used to? I reckon
you'll be a convert after a couple of weeks x
 
I have suede chaps with leather boots for every day and think it looks fine (not that I'm that bothered how they look anyway :D). Also they are so so comfy!
 
Absolutely love my shires suede half chaps, always wear them with my leather paddock boots. I actually threw them in the washing machine without thinking once) I have the thinner neoprene type ones as well which wash) and they came out perfectly, I now wash them all the time on a low temperature with non bio and they're still going strong and still super comfy and soft (had them 5 years now). :)
 
I also have a pair of the Shire's suede half chaps, in brown, which I wear with brown leather short boots. The are a good colour match so to my mind they look reasonably smart for leisure wearing. Have also chucked them in the washing machine - they dry a bit stiff but soon go back to normal with wear. I have never had leather ones (and no need to have anything smarter atm) but I think the suede is maybe softer so gives more of direct feel with the leg?
 
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