The Blacktop Gear Vintage Brown Leather Chaps are men's motorcycle chaps in distressed brown leather, worn over jeans for wind and abrasion protection on the bike. They fasten with an adjustable belt at the waist, carry a thigh pocket and close at the ankle with snaps. Handmade to order in sizes 26 to 46 from $180, with free delivery within the USA. Design & Build Chaps are leg protection you pull on over your normal trousers. The shell is genuine leather with a hand-rubbed vintage-brown finish that reads broken-in from day one. The open-seat, over-trouser design means they add wind and abrasion protection to the front and sides of your legs without the heat of a full leather trouser. An adjustable leather belt with grommets and a buckle sets the waist, and the leg opening at the ankle closes with snaps so they pull on and off over boots. A slash thigh pocket gives you somewhere to stash keys or a phone, and the legs are cut long to cover down to the boot. The leather is substantial enough for real road use while staying supple, and the distressed finish keeps developing character with wear. Specifications Brand Blacktop Gear Leather Genuine leather Colour Distressed vintage brown Style Open-seat motorcycle chaps (worn over trousers) Waist Adjustable belt with grommets and buckle Ankle Snap closure Pockets Slash thigh pocket Sizes Waist 26–46 Made to order 2–3 weeks Price From $180 USD Design US brand, designed in the USA Manufacture Handmade in Blacktop Gear's own factory Shipping Free delivery within the USA Returns 30 days Who buys these chaps Riders who want leg protection without a leather trouser. Chaps go over your jeans and add wind and abrasion cover to the front of the legs. Cold-weather and long-haul riders. The extra leather layer cuts the wind on the highway and pulls off easily off the bike. Anyone after the classic look. Distressed brown chaps are a timeless piece of riding gear. How riders wear them Pull them on over your jeans or trousers, set the waist belt and snap the ankles closed over your boots. The open seat keeps you cool where a full trouser would not, while the front and sides take the wind. They sit well with a matching brown or black leather jacket. Size Chart — Men's Leather Motorcycle Pants Chaps are sized by waist (26–46). Measure your waist where the belt sits and pick the closest size — the thigh and length figures below help you check the fit over your trousers. Each value shows inches and centimetres. Point of measurement 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 Waist (top belt) 29" / 74cm 30" / 76cm 32" / 81cm 34" / 86cm 36" / 91cm 38" / 97cm 40" / 102cm 42" / 107cm 44" / 112cm 46" / 117cm 48" / 122cm Thigh 24" / 61cm 24.75" / 63cm 25.75" / 65cm 26.75" / 68cm 27.75" / 70cm 28.75" / 73cm 29.75" / 76cm 30.75" / 78cm 31.75" / 81cm 32.75" / 83cm 33.75" / 86cm Leg opening (bottom) 16" / 41cm 16.5" / 42cm 17.25" / 44cm 18" / 46cm 18.75" / 48cm 19.5" / 50cm 20.25" / 51cm 21" / 53cm 21.75" / 55cm 22.5" / 57cm 23.25" / 59cm Front rise (no belt) 9" / 23cm 9.25" / 23cm 9.5" / 24cm 9.75" / 25cm 10" / 25cm 10.25" / 26cm 10.5" / 27cm 10.75" / 27cm 11" / 28cm 11.25" / 29cm 11.5" / 29cm Inseam 33" / 84cm 33.25" / 84cm 33.75" / 86cm 33.75" / 86cm 34.25" / 87cm 34.25" / 87cm 34.75" / 88cm 34.75" / 88cm 35.25" / 90cm 35.25" / 90cm 35.75" / 91cm Measurements are taken flat on the finished garment. For the full measuring guide see our Size Guide. If you fall between sizes we build to your own measurements at no design charge. Frequently asked questions Are chaps worn over trousers?Yes. Chaps are open-seat leg protection worn over your jeans or trousers — they cover the front and sides of your legs and leave the seat open. Is the leather real?Yes, genuine leather with a hand-rubbed distressed brown finish. How do they fasten?An adjustable belt with grommets and a buckle at the waist, and snap closures at the ankles so they pull on over boots. Will the distressed finish wear off?The worn look is intentional — it ages and softens with use rather than fading away. Which size should I order?Chaps are sized by waist. Measure your waist where the belt sits and match it to the chart. Between sizes, send your measurements and we build to them at no extra charge. How long does it take?Each pair is made to order in about 2–3 weeks, then shipped free within the USA. Can I change the colour or details?Yes. The leather colour, pockets and hardware are all open on a custom build — tell us what you want and we quote it before you order. Where is it made?Blacktop Gear is a US brand. Every piece is designed in the USA and handmade in our own factory rather than outsourced to a third-party manufacturer — which is how we control the leather grade and the stitching on every order. Delivery within the USA is free. Make it your own Every part of these chaps can be built to your spec — a different leather colour, added pockets, changed hardware, or your own measurements if you fall between sizes. Standard sizing carries no design charge. Start your build on our custom leather gear page.