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.

They work well keeping debris from cutting your legs while weed eating. I believe they would protect you legs from a snake bite as they are made of hard plastic. My only issue with them is they tend to move a little, my whole thing was to wear these with shorts while running the weed eater, but they are not very comfortable my opinion

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.

As we get older, our skin gets thinner so injuries to our legs become more common. If you have other issues like diabetic dermopathy, it is even worse because the resulting sores heal poorly. I've tried everything - soccer shin guards, hockey goalie guards, motocross, etc. They all slipped, were bulky, & often caused more problems & sores than wearing nothing!This product snaps on quickly, doesn't sag, and protects your lower leg and shin completely - front and back. If you have problems with perspiration, drilling a few small holes in them fixes that.I love these!! Wear them every day.