Chaps

Custom Chaps

Our Custom Chaps or Leggins are hand made, one pair at a time. We offer three styles, Shotgun, Chink or Batwing. We choose our chap leather based on quality and weight, therefore we are not able to offer a wide selection of colors. We stock earth-tone colors in Cream, Light Brown and Medium Brown. The weight of the leather ranges from light (4 oz.) to heavy (6 oz.).

Our online order form is on the bottom of this page. If you should need any additional information, please call our toll free order line.

1 800 634-4502

Shotgun Chaps

These leggins are roughout Shotgun style with zippers to close the legs. They have an inside pocket on the left side. The waist has a leather string in the front and a belt in the back. The yokes (the part on the waist) are made from the same chap leather as the legs, except slick side out. The options shown on the other chaps are also available on these. As with most Shotguns these have fringe on the outside of each leg. These leggins are priced as follows:

  • Shotgun Chap Base Price $275
  • Inside Pocket $50

  • Chinks

    Chinks are made shorter than the other styles. They are cooler and not as binding on the knees which makes for easier mounting. These are roughout with snaps (small clips) to fasten the legs. The yokes (waist part) are basket stamped. We can incorporate brands or initials into the basket stamping. The waist has a leather string in front and a belt in back. The Stainless steel conchos shown are $2 each. Many of the options shown on the other styles can be added to these. As with all of our chinks, these are fringed. Prices and options are listed below:

  • Chink Chap Base Price $275
  • Basket Stamped Yokes $70
  • Initials or Brands on Yokes $25
  • Stainless Conchos $2.00 each

  • Batwing Chaps

    The Batwing Style has been worn for over 100 years. The legs do not fit as tight as a Shotgun style, and usually heavier leather can be used. This pair is roughout with an outside pocket. The legs attach with snaps (small clips) and rings. They have a basket stamped yoke (waist part). We can incorporate brands or initials into the basket stamping. The waist has a leather string in front and a belt in back. The leather conchos down the legs are included in the base price. Many of the options found on the other chaps can also be added to these. See prices below:

  • Batwing Chap Base Price $275
  • Basket Stamp Yokes $70
  • Initials or Brands on Yokes $25
  • Outside Pocket $20

  • Texas Style Step-Ins

    These chaps are made from roughout oil-tan leahter. They have plain skirting yokes and outside pockets without flaps. They have five nickel conchos on each leg. Although this style is normally made as a step-in, they can be built with zippers or snaps and rings.

  • Texas Step-Ins Base $275.00
  • Skirting Yoke 20.00
  • Inside Pocket $50.00
  • Each Concho $2.00.

  • Arizona Step-in
    Shown are our Arizona step-in style leggins. These are shown with outside pockets, but inside pockets are available. As with most of our leggins, these are made roughout, but slickout chaps can also be made. Conchos can be added from our concho page.

  • Arizona Step-In Base $275.00
  • Outside Pocket $20.00.

  • Bell Bottom Style Leggins
    These are our Bell Bottom style leggins. These have plain yokes and outside pockets. These leggins have three brass conchos on each leg and feature a large wing overlay on the bottoms. They are traditionally made as step-ins, which means that the legs are laced together solid. They can, however, be made with shaps and rings or zippers.

  • Bell Bottom Style Base $275.00
  • Outside Pocket $20.00
  • Wing Overlay $65.00
  • Conchos $2.00 each

    Click here to go to the concho page


  • Ordering

    The measurements we need to make your Leggins are shown.

  • A. Outseam
    This is the measurement from the top of the yokes to the bottom of the chap
  • B. Inseam
    From the crotch to the bottom of the chap
  • C. Upper Thigh
    The biggest part of the thigh
  • D. Mid Thigh
    The mid-point between the upper thigh and the knee
  • E. Knee
    The measurement around the knee
  • F. Waist
    The actual distance around the waist where the chaps are worn, not a pant size.
  • Qty Item/Options/Price
    Chap Order Detail

    Leather Weight 

    Leather Color 

    Yoke Style 

    Fringe 

    Pockets 

    Waist Attachment 

    Legs Attachment 

    Brand or Initials 

    Wing Overlay 

    Ruff-Out or Slick-out 

    Outseam Measurement 

    Inseam 

    Upper Thigh 

    Mid Thigh 

    Knee 

    Waist 


    Yoke Options

    The different styles of yokes that we put on our chaps are shown at the left.

    A. The Basket Stamp yoke is our most popular style.

    B. This is what we call the Carlos Border stamp

    C. This one is the Plain Skirting yoke.


    Pocket Options

    These are the different types of pockets that we put on leggins. They can be added to one side or to both. The standard outside pocket with a flap has a snap closure, but it can also be made with a leather button.

    Each of the options are listed on the order form along with their price.


    Leg Attachments


    Our zippers are laced on and solid at the top. This helps the zippers last longer. This is the typical leg attachment for Shotgun style chaps.


    Snaps and rings are typically used on Batwing and Chink style chaps. They have a quite a bit of adjustment room.


    Our Step-in style chaps are laced up solid. This option is not as adjustable, but it is long lasting.


    Buckles and snaps are used mostly on Batwing and Chink style chaps and those that attach only above the knee. It is very adjustable and easy to use.


    Wing Overlay

    Shown is the wing overlay option that we add to our Batwing style chaps. This can be done with the same color leather as shown, or with contrasting leather.


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