I've got the Equilibrium close contact chaps - they are quite fiddly to put on/take off as they have lots of velcro which isn't easy with numb fingers. My horse does get slightly sweaty legs under them. I've got the Sportabac long turnout socks for the other horse which are easier to put on. She gets slightly sweaty legs as well. They both keep the mud out. Both horses are TB's so they haven't got very hairy legs.