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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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Default Brooks Leather Chaps Review
I have outgrown my old chaps and have been looking for some new ones. Has anybody had any experience with Brooks leather? They are a made in the USA company.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 11:10 AM
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Very pricey $$$ would be my guess?
 
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Brooks has been around a long time ... I've got a pair that are at least 25 years old and they're still in good shape
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 12:06 PM
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If you like the old chaps that you have, find someone that works with leather to simply add 2", 4", (whatever length addition you need) to the waist. The thighs don't get bigger as the waste gets bigger, contrary to popular thought. You'd be surprised at how easily the thighs zip up once the waist fits again.


Don't ask me how I found out......it disgusts me still!
 
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I own a pair made by Fox Creek Leather, very high quality, made in America, fit great............
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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I own a pair made by Fox Creek Leather, very high quality, made in America, fit great............
Fox Creek..top quality...own 2 pair of their chaps...customer service is first rate...
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 12:26 PM
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+1 on Fox Creek Leather.

If you want something very custom, go here http://www.acehighleathers.com Same quality as Fox Creek and made in Oregon.
 
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Thanks, looks like I will have to save up some more money.
 
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I went with FMC for Chaps and Vest, lower cost but good quality.
I recommend them, and saving a little dough was nice too!
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