WOW did I hit a Vane? Didn't want to come off as these gaitors are cheaply made "sorry Charlie" , I did say they were cool looking , Pigs skin in the origanel gaitors last longer than any Horse hide,anyways, Plus rough side out leather like yours will deterate faster, Thats way thier made smooth side out, I know because I'm an Articifer in leather in 18c Military gear for the past18 years also. Maker of Brit bearskin helmets for the past 20 years so I Do know my leather mate. maybe one of the lads can post an orignal gaitor aka boot, remeber you deal with all kinds of people in this world Lighten up.


Cheers BIG MIKE