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

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.

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.

Haven't been bitten by a snake yet, thank goodness! I like the way these slip on easily and quickly. They overlap well in the back with no gap. The Tuff Shins Co. guarantees that a snake can't bite through them. We have lots of copper heads and a few rattle snakes. On the Tuff Shins advertising picture, they're showing athletic shoes, when really, they should be showing boots. I wear my Tuff Shins with my boots when out in snake country, and also in the grass where there are lots of ticks. I think they would work well to wear on a riding lawn mower. My neighbor ran over a yellow jacket nest in the ground with his riding mower and was stung all over his legs. Said he wished he had had a pair of these. These plastic snake leggings would be great to wear when out hunting. Should protect from snakes, briers, blackberry vines, etc. when outdoors, hiking, hunting.

I wear shorts when I weed eat. Other reviews indicated that the hard plastic edges would rub and irritate the skin when wearing shorts. I located this product (U-channel double edge trim) also on AMAZON and it corrected this problem perfectly. A short learning curve installing the trim, but well worth it. I used a small clip and tweezers to assist with the installation. I have used the TUFF SHINS with numerous times and washed them with a hose after each use and the trim has stayed attached thus far. Great product with shorts with u-channel rubber trim installed.

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.