These are soooo comfy and definitely have some grip. It was a little hard at first to zip especially at the beginning. But they are fine now after breaking them in after a ride or two. These are the best half chaps I have ever owned and I 100% recommend these. They will be great for when I do shows as well. Very high quality and I love the design. I have long legs and the XSR for me was perfect.

Great half chaps. When my daughter rides, they don't slide down her leg like others did and she says they fit just like they should- snug but not too tight.

(full disclosure, 56 years of riding after 11 years of begging for lessons)

When looking for a better half chap than Dublin's inexpensive faux-suede half chaps (which, btw, I like very much), I ordered and returned almost 20 pairs in EVERY price range. I'm short, with a slender calf (compared to the thighs/butt lol) and NOTHING fit. I have been eyeing these for years, and when Kerrits came out with the 2.0 I was immediately interested. I LOVE the Griptek fabric for its unparalleled grip.

(WHY DOESN'T ANYONE MAKE HUNTER SHOW BREECHES WITH GRIPTEK FOR THE KNEE PATCHES?!?!?) I even own a couple of yards of the Griptek fabric I bought to add to a pair of chaps.

I have NEVER EVER had a pair of half chaps that went on SO easily, enough stretch to zip without frequent cursing, and they are so comfy to ride in. These are SO worth trying out!!!

If the inside leg contact area starts to disintegrate at all (which was an occasional complaint with the original ones) I will call Kerrits, who will undoubtedly make things right.

Thus far, after many years of showing, paper chases, eventing, and just riding, I find Kerrits to be one of my favorite horseback riding vendor.

Very nice chaps. Fit great and look good. They have a nice grippy inside and feel like they should hold up well.

Love the price point and ease of putting these on. However, since they're not leather, when they rub against a leather saddle, they squeak. One time I had to remove them because of the noise distraction.