Snake Leggings – Snake Bite Gaiter Guards for Men & Women - Protection Outdoors While Hiking & Hunting– One Size

Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest, and whoever designed this product must have had that in mind. I like the one-piece lightweight (but durable) plastic construction - very easy to put on and take off and no danger of losing a part or anything ripping or tearing. They cover very well and when I have them on I don't even think about them, they are so lightweight that you forget you're wearing them. As others have said I would not recommend wearing them with shorts (on bare skin), but when worn over pants they are quite comfortable. They probably make my legs sweat, but they would sweat anyway and I'd much rather have damp legs than have a rattlesnake bite. Another benefit that I had not thought about - they provide excellent protection from flying debris, rocks, etc. when weed-eating or mowing. For the money they are unbeatable and I highly recommend.

My husband loves these shin guards. He wears them when he uses the chain saw or an ax. Well made and comfortable to wear.

Although I haven't used these very much so far, I think this is a worthwhile product, and just what I was looking for at a decent price. I needed snake protection for hiking, but they will be helpful when weed whacking, too. I'm going to try them on my motorcycle, because I was also looking for additional protection there. Of course they will probably be a little warm in the summer, and being a single hard piece for each leg doesn't allow as much movement in upper or lower areas, but after wearing them for a while, it is tolerable. For long hikes, it would be best to wear them over pants or long socks. You should probably hike in long pants, anyway. The overlapping on the leg makes an easy-on, easy-off, operation. Just open them up and snap them on. And I also like the way they overlap close to the arch of my sneakers/shoes/boots. I am average male size, and I probably won't need further adjustments or trimmings around the yard. Update: I made a mistake of not wearing these on a neighborhood walk 6 months ago and got a severe dog bite. If I had these on, I would have been safer. I have now used these on walks, hiking trails, bicycling, motorbiking, and yard trimmimg. Easy on and off. Still in new condition. They are tough! Expensive, but paying for the cost. Among best money I have spent.

My wife suggested I find something to protect my legs from all the flying rocks and debris while using the weed trimmer (I use it also to clear the undeveloped land behind our house in the greenbelt), because in my denial of being older with developing vericose veins, I still think I’m young and tough and can withstand all those hits and nicks that shrapnel my lower legs that leave cuts and dried blood runs after a fun and productive weed whacker workout, even through sweats and jeans. Well, I fortunately found these super easy-to-put-on thick pieces of plastic armor that wrap around to protect my lower legs like a charm. Not only did I not feel any rocks and pebbles or sticks pummeling my legs, I wasn’t as tired as I was before after battling out the rugged terrain, and of course - no nicks or cuts or blood runs. As for an occasional snake…I haven’t encountered them while weed whacking, so I haven’t had these on when that happens. However, when I do, I just sick my miniature dachshund on them, and there’s nothing more he likes than the thrill of the hunt and shake ‘em to death kill of the slithering intruders! (I’m sure these shin guards would be very helpful in the event of a startled snake that would want to strike). There are no straps to fuss with and nothing to wash…I just wipe all the dust and debris off before sliding them together to put away…ready for the next round of fancy weed eater dining.

They are easy to put on/take off, are durable, and are taller than most snake boots - which gives added protection. I spend a LOT of time outdoors and am constantly running into copperheads, water moccasins, and timber rattlesnakes - so these shin protectors give me great protection/peace of mind. You can use them with regular boots/shoes and they are a LOT cheaper than snake boots. I have several pairs of snake boots and they usually only last about a year of heavy use - VERY expensive compared to Tuff Shins! I also plan to use them when I'm weed eating and working around our hobby farm. The only thing that needs to be improved is the noise factor for hunting. These are quiet walking through grass or weeds, but if you get into brush, briars, etc., they are very noisy. I recommend Tuff Shins develops a "quiet set" for hunting. I plan to purchase a can of rubberized spray or bed truck liner to put on the front surface of mine to cut down on the noise of walking through the woods/thick brush.

I ordered these to go along with my timberlands for snake hunting, I remove venomous snakes from properties and relocate them, These work great both to keep hard brush off me but have complete coverage on my leg I haven't had to test how well they work with venomous snakes (and likely won't for years) But fangs aren't getting past these puppies. Very strong and light, once you get used to them you don't even remember they are there. They are uncomfortable if you don't have boots on or a shoe with a strongly structured shape as they will rest on the top of the shoe and sag really low. but with my tims for example they just become part of it. they cover the knee but not the back of it so you have range of movement, and shape over the shoe to give 100% coverage. I like that water doesn't get stick in them too. The big con IMO is that they warp odly and are uncomfortable when you kneel, but that's a small downside. And your calves WILL get sweaty wearing them, but they're PPE, what PPE doesn't cause awkward sweatting?

Hubby just spent 3 days clearing brush from a 1.86 acre lot wearing these. He reported they were comfortable, protected him from flying debris, and were quick to put on and take off. Happily, he didn't encounter any snakes. But when you see these Tuff Shins, it's obvious that no snake fangs will get through them. I like that the protection covers the front of the knee too.

These leggings are light weight, fit snuggly on your legs, give you 100% protection from the top of your boot laces to your knees. I use then primarily to protect my legs from scrapes and cuts when I am in the woods or working around tractors and farm equipment. I have a skin condition where my skin tears very easily and these leggings give me great protection. I have never used them for snake bite protection but feel sure they will do that job 100% also. They wrap around your legs and will stay in place all day what ever you are doing except getting up and down off your knees. I recommend them 100%.