[QtrBel]

Good providers of half chaps will have sizing charts. As you have Ariat boots I would call and see what style goes with that boot as they have chaps for sale to go with their paddock boots. Not all styles fit all boots. They can also help with the sizing.

That said many of the online sources sell different brands and should also have sizing charts when you look up the style you are interested in. If there is no chart then google the brand and see if their website has one. If not, don't bother with that one would be my advice.

Half chaps save wear and tear both ways. I've seen the velcro on breeches at the ankle gouge leather, pinching can happen or as you have seen pilling. Once you have decided that riding is for you if you are riding in paddock boots then I would say a pair of chaps is in order whether you are W, WT or WTC. It's nice to have that layer of protection.

 

[horseponycrazy27]

I would definitely get half chaps. I had to go without half chaps for one practice ride (30-45 minutes) and got an extremely horrible rub from the stirrup leathers. It took at least two weeks to a month to clear up. It hurt like you wouldn't believe it. So yes I would get half chaps.

 

[AJ Yammie]

Ugh, I had all the hairs on the inside of my leg ripped out. Definitely worth getting half chaps. Doesn’t need to be expensive