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Chaps can be understood as any sturdy leg coverings. They are usually accompanied by a belt, and they are always worn over other pants. Unlike standard trousers, however, chaps do not have any fabric covering the seat. They are most often made of leather, and their primary purpose is protection while riding a horse or motorcycle.
As such, they are often associated with the cowboys of the west, and therefore, they were used to ride through brushy terrain. There are many different kinds and varieties of chaps available, including shotgun chaps, which are so named for their straight and narrow legs. There are also batwing chaps, which have a flared leg design. Probably the most well known, however, are the basic leather motorcycle chaps, which are used exclusively for comfort and protection while riding.
