Rainlegs Black 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.

keeps the rain off your legs when cycling. That is what it is supposed to do

I can't say I was skeptical about this product as I have had wet upper legs and relatively dry lower legs many times, but I was pleasantly surprised nonetheless. It's a compromise - you will get damp lower legs - but an intelligent one that works for me. If you have mudguards, then I strongly recommend these. I cannot find full length waterproofs that are long enough while slim enough in the waist, and while this is not a big deal for walking it is a problem for cycling because the crotch is too low. With my Rainlegs I found that there was no "friction" or resistance to movement like you get with full waterproofs, or indeed when your upper legs are wet in trousers. No sweatiness (no more than usual anyway!) and while I have not ridden in the cold with them I think I may use them in the dry as a windcheater. I reserve judgement on durability of the press-studs although my first impresions are good. Easy and quick to put on with well thought out straps, they look kinda sexy on me, according to my wife's friend - perhaps a little equestrian if you know what I mean! When they arrived the velcro straps were connected to the velcro hooks on the opposite leg (as it were) which is the way I would recommend folding them up. I bung mine in the side pocket of a bontrager trunk, where they fit with plenty to spare. They can also be squashed into a pocket when you're in a rush. Folded properly, then folded in half (which is easy) they are about the size of a large, straight but exceptionally fat banana. When I say "exceptionally fat" I mean about the girth of a nearly-finished toilet roll. Only Railegs are more useful in the rain.

I was dubious on their functionality when I receive them, but was surprised that the desing actually works on a bike. There are velco straps on lower thight, just above the knee. They keep the lower part in place, had no issues. The upper section of the leg material is kept in place with a flat elastic that clips in a plastic buckle on the outside of upper tight. A little caution is require when sitting on the saddle as the nose might get under these straps, but I do not think that it could create a problem. The belt can be easily tightened when the rolled up legs are in use and then loosen again to make space for them once they are rolled up again if the rain stops.Protection: I would give these 5 stars as they have kept me warm and drier on a 5 hours ride in pouring rain. My take on it is that these are just the max rain protection I woul want to put up whilst on a ride on the road (Audax-Long club ride) so unlike full throuser you will get wet areas, but the worst of the rain, and thus cold, is not going to affect you. Not something I would consider on warm days, just if heavy rain is forcasted and it is cold and I am riding for more than 3 hours.