leather chaps
Rider's leg protectors
Leather chaps are protective leg coverings worn over pants, originally by cowboys and ranchers to shield against brush, thorns, and rope burns while riding.
They cover the front and sides of the legs but leave the seat open—distinguished from pants by this backless design.
Chaps remain practical gear for horseback work and have become iconic in motorcycle culture and gay leather fashion: He wore leather chaps over his jeans.
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