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Customer Reviews for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps

Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps

Rich leather Tredstep Deluxe Chaps are suitable for everyday use. Tredstep Deluxe Chaps offer maximum comfort and style, with closure tabs on both top and bottom of the zipper. Stretch leather panel provides superior fit. Tredstep Deluxe Chaps have a modern and updated fit and shape. YKK zippers and snaps. Black or Mocha Brown.
Average Customer Rating:
4.345 out of 5
4.3
 out of 
5
(139 Reviews) 130
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Rating breakdown 139 reviews
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Star
1
114 of 132(86%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Review 1 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love these half chaps

June 10, 2013
ByGerr
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I'm tall and was able to get an exellent fit due to availability of multiple sizes in leg length and calf width. Easy to zip down. The leather is supple. They fit like a glove. Have only had them for a few months, so not sure about durability.
Review 2 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps

June 1, 2013
ByJT1231
fromLexington, KY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
I really like the look of this style, with snaps at the top and bottom. The leather is quite supple, and the stretchy panel really does help them fit nicely without being too bulky or too tight. I am a little concerned about the zipper track, as it's made of plastic, but so far I haven't had a problem. And sadly, even though Ireland is associated with the Tredstep name, they are actually made in India. Hopefully I will get a few years use out of them.
Review 3 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good fit

May 28, 2013
ByCTreviewer
fromLos Angeles
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Like commented below, you'll definitely need a friend to help you get these on the first 2 times you wear them, after it's been great.
So far can't really speak on durability, only have had for a couple of months, but has been good so far.
The only annoying thing is spurs are hard to go on a little, but I do have that trouble with all 1/2 chaps
Review 4 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Half Chaps

May 22, 2013
Byshowjumper247
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I bought these after my ariat half chaps broke, so far I love them! They seemed a bit snug initially but they have stretched out and fit perfectly now!
Review 5 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Nice at first, but didn't hold up

May 2, 2013
ByBuckey
fromTewksbury, NJ
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
2 of 5
2 of 5
The stretch leather panel lost it's grip - sagged.
Review 6 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Very nice half chaps

March 30, 2013
ByRtiste
fromAiken, SC
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
For everyday schooling, I prefer half chaps to save my more expensive tall boots. (My last few pairs of half chaps have been Ariats-also great, but the snaps seem to break before too long). According to other reviews of this product, the snaps can also be an issue with these as well....so I did take to heart somebody's suggestion to use a little oil on the snaps, so they don't stick so tight. I have wide calves, but these fit great from the get-go. They are extremely comfortable and look great! In fact, they fit about as well as custom would (amazing with my conformation)! As to durability, I cannot really comment yet since I've only had them about a month. The only thing that might improve them is to have a tad more padding or depth of leather on the area which has contact with the tack (as Ariat's do). However, there is more "feel". They fit great with my Ariat paddocks and match. If these last awhile, they will likely be my go-to brand to replace in the future.
Review 7 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great Product

March 12, 2013
Bysweetp11386
fromElk Grove Village, IL
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I really like these half chaps. They are true to size and the leather is nice. The other reviews are correct that the bottom buttons stick and are hard to get off. I just don't use them. I still like these more than any other half chaps I ever had.
 
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Review 8 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Worth the money

March 10, 2013
ByKitKat12
fromVermont
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I bought these half chaps about 4 months ago and I love them. My old half chaps were synthetic and looking ratty so I decided to splurge for the nicer ones. I have very short calfs so I really appreciated all of the sizing options. I could barely get them on when I bought them but after a month or so they stretched out and now they fit like a glove. They are very grippy and look great with my Tredstep paddock boots. They are super easy to clean and the leather is worth the money. I'm so glad I bought them!
Review 9 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great chaps for tiny legs

March 8, 2013
ByCMuzz
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
My 10 year old needed chaps for a better grip on her horse, but her calves are SO thin, we had a hard time finding chaps that were small enough but also tall enough. She's thin AND tall! The Tredstep chaps fit her great. They're just starting to wear in and stretch a little which makes them fit like a glove. We'd definitely buy these again, even given the higher price.
Review 10 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Durable Chaps!

March 6, 2013
ByElFugitivo
fromCalifornia, USA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
I've had these for the past 5 or so years. They finally started to rip a little along the seam at the heel. Tried a new version of these and the G2 ones and ended up going with the others, but these are still great chaps.
My main "complaint" was that the part over the top of the boots in the front is a little bit big, so wearing spurs over them isn't as tidy as with the G2 ones. But I wore them for 5 years & just put my spurs under the chaps - not a big deal (unless I wanted to remove the spurs while riding).
Overall, these are nice looking, durable chaps.
Review 11 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

good, but returned

March 1, 2013
Bypoofarts
fromFL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
Hey, my nickname was decided in a moment of silliness. Makes me laugh every stinkin time I see it. I know it dashes my credibility, but I can't seem to change it. Sorry, readers.
Anyway, I ordered according to my measurements but the calf was waaay big, exchanged for the nearest available size down but SmartPak accidentally sent the dyslexic version of my size which was very disproportioned.. Couldn't be bothered to try again. They were very nice though.
Review 12 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Love Tred Step

February 18, 2013
ByJenn76
fromFL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I have always worn the suede TredStep half chaps. I tried the fancier leather chaps that zip up the back and hated them. SmartPak was great about letting me return them and suggested I try these. These are a great fit although they did stretch a lot. They are easy to put on and look very nice. I ride a lot of different horses in many different saddles and these feel great, not slippery at all.
Review 13 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love these 1/2 Chaps

February 15, 2013
ByJennieB
fromSt. Louis, MO
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I'm very happy with these 1/2 chaps. The only reason I gave them a 4 star on durability is because I don't really know yet. I've only had them for a few weeks. I do love that they are very supple and fit very well. They mold to my leg. They look really great too.
Review 14 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Chaps for the price!

February 11, 2013
ByAOwner
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
These chaps were recommended to me by a friend after my (much more expensive) custom half-chaps became too stretched out and I love them! I prefer their stretch leather panel over the custom leather that I had become accustomed to - they fit like a glove no matter what I wear under them! I've been schooling in them regularly for 3 months now and they still look brand new. I did order an extra 1" taller than my leg measures, which improved the already awesome fit. I'd definitely recommend these!!
Review 15 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Professional Half Chaps

January 29, 2013
ByCourt0226
fromCobden, IL
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
These half chaps follow the typical Tredstep fitting process of 'make sure you have a buddy around to help you get them on for a week.' But once you get them a little broken in they are quite comfortable and professional looking.
Review 16 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice Half Chap

January 28, 2013
Bysweetp11386
fromElk Grove Village, IL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I really like these half chaps. They are good quality leather but they have that stretchy element to them that is really nice. The bottom button on each half chap does stick a little so I have been leaving them undone and only fasten them when it is necessary. I can't really rate the durability as I have only had them about a month but my friend has the same ones and she has had them for years. Overall they are a really nice product.
 
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Review 17 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Quality, well-made product

January 25, 2013
ByOpinionated
fromColumbus, OH
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I cannot speak to the durability of this item as I've just received it, but these half chaps look like they'll last. The leather is strong and supple, the stitching is even, and the YKK zippers are very heavy duty. I ordered according to the measurement chart and they fit really well - tight enough and tall enough that they should be perfect once they break in. With the trim fit around the ankle and the high-cut tops, they look very elegant as far as half-chaps go.
Review 18 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

January 23, 2013
Bydobehorse
fromva
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
I love the fit of these chaps! I am short with thick calves and the 15/17 chaps fit me perfectly.
Review 19 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice half chaps

January 21, 2013
ByJala
fromWisconsin
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
My ariat stable half chaps kept getting worn out and I'd have to buy a new pair every year so I decided to try something else. I love how customizable the size is (picking width and height). I've gotten a lot of complements on them and the snaps make them looks really chic. My only complaint is that the bottom snaps come unsnapped. I've been wearing them this winter and haven't gotten cold wearing them over my thermal breeches.
Review 20 for Tredstep Deluxe Half Chaps
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

I returned this article

January 16, 2013
Byfrancesca
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Durability:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
too small, not a bad product, but I didn't have a chance to try it...
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