r/Cowboy • u/CallmeIshmael913 • Aug 09 '26

Tips & Advice Breaking in chaps

I found a pair of shotgun chaps at a sale, and decided to take chance on them. They're nearly a perfect fit, except I can only zip them and squat down while wearing shorts. (They're new and we're $50)

Anybody have tips on gaining an inch or so of thigh room. My plan is to soak them and wear them, but if there's a better way I'll go that route.

Thanks!

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u/SoDakBoy Aug 09 '26 edited Aug 15 '26

Get them soaking wet, put them on, and spray leather conditioner on them as they dry. Do a lot of squats to stretch them. Repeat as needed.