RainlegsBlack Waterproof Leg Protector

These are great - wish I'd had a pair years ago. Like a few others have said these are a bit plasticky so if you have trousers you will get some damp patches from sweat, but much much less than if they have pouring rain and drips from your jacket. They also work well in really cold weather to reduce wind cooling. The knees for some reason have a little bit of padding on them but if you don't tie the velcro strap too far then it doesn't have any impact on anything. There are two elasticated straps which go around the top of your legs and keep the whole thing fairly secure as well as a waistband adjustable strap.Even better you can spin them around and use them to protect your legs when you're sitting on a wet bench! The same would apply if you're walking and the rain is coming at you from behind.I don't know why they don't put this on the website, but the sizes they list are:XS - <155cm / 5ft1S - 155 to 165cm / 5'1 to 5'5M - 165-175 / 5'5 to 5'8L175-185 /5'9 to 6'1XL > 185 / >6'1Overall these are a great thing to have in your bag / pack / shed ready for those days when it looks a bit rainy, but allows you to set off and if it starts chucking it down you can stop and unravel them and stay fairly dry and warm. I would recommend them for cycles for sure and walkers might like them also. If you're going out in a storm you need proper gear, but these will suffice 90% of the time.

I went out on a horse hack wearing this for the first time yesterday in heavy rain. It was definitely effective for its intended purpose, ie. keeping the top of my thighs dry and warm, but during rising trot, rain got under me and I came back soaked on the bottom and underneath the thighs. I'm not certain if it was because water was dripping down the side of the rainlegs, or rain simply got in on the saddle, each time I rise. Possibly both. I certainly became very aware of it progressively after each successive stretch trotting. Sitting trot only, if possible, should help solve this problem in the future.I'm 152 cm short with short legs, but size S was perfect, even though sizing suggested I took XS. My knees were well protected from rain. I folded and tied up the excess waist strap to prevent it flapping, tangling or catching. I was not conscious of any stray bits of material under me during the ride.It is value for money at the lower price of £25 on Amazon Prime, as it feels quite robust, except for the delicate mesh at the waist; and the fact that it can be folded out of the way, if not needed, makes it a clever design. Nevertheless, if I have to pay any more than that, I would probably prefer to invest in a more expensive pair of horse riding over-trousers for overall rain protection, so that I need not concern myself with the issue of rising trot.

These are a clever, brilliant idea. So good that I’ve now got two pairs. But that was inadvertent. I discovered to my cost that the dampness underneath these was due to sweat, and not as I thought, my old pair of several years use finally wearing out. Bought a new pair and the same thing happened...never mind. At this price I don’t mind owning two. And they seem to have improved the waterproofing surface on the back in the intervening years anyway. But do beware - if the top of your thighs seems damp after a lot of rain on your bike, it’s probably because you’re wearing nylon or quick dry shorts and the sweat as accumulated - and not because the rain has got through....

On the face of it a ridiculous invention: roll up, wear around your waist nylon cycling "chaps" that you pull down the front of your trousers and attach round your knees when it rains.In practice, they are kind of genius - protecting the bit of your trousers that get most wet when it rains, whilst leaving you free of the bulk and sweatiness of waterproof trousers, which are a nightmare for cycling in.Are they worth buying? Well as part of a 5-10 mile bike commuting set-up, I reckon yes. They'll see a few days use on days when it can't quite decide whether to bucket down or just drizzle, and when your already so done up in practical biking gear you won't really worry about the odd glances, and instead revel in the admiring looks at your practical rain proofs. For the casual cyclist, its not really worth having in your bag, as they are so small, you'll probably mislay them.Pros - keep your legs mostly dry in light-medium rain, pack up small, dead practicalCons - look moderately silly when deployed, can be a bit of a challenge to roll back up nice and small once you've got them unrolled.Would I buy again? Maybe, but glad I've got a pair.

After being caught in a downpour recently whilst out on my scooter I got what can only be described as drenched. My shower proof jacket held up quite well but I had no water protection for my legs thus my trousers were soaked through. I did not want the hassle of stopping and putting on waterproofs so I purchased these which can be rolled out in seconds and provide excellent protection against any monsoon. Well pleased.

Really pleased with this product. So easy to wear and much easy than trying to get clinging waterproof pants on, especially over bike shoes. Fits a treat, extremely secure and comfortable and stows away so small and light as to be un-noticeable. Does not create sweat as is usual with waterproof trousers, as legs can breathe and heat is dissapated. Used 3 times so far, twice in moderate rainfall and once in a heavy downpour and every time I have arrived at my destination completely leg dry. Cannot praise this product highly enough.

These are a really neat solution to keeping your legs dry without you getting too hot and sweaty.You wear them as a belt, that when needed just unrolls and fastens up to prevent them moving around too much, when paired with shorts they'll keep the top of your legs dry without getting too warm.They felt a little pricey compared to fill waterproof trousers but I'm really glad I got some. My only complaint is the under knee velcro strap (which keeps them in position) can chafe a little which could get uncomfortable on a longer ride.