Rocky Top Leather Gears up for Riding Season

Online, May 5, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The snow is melting and the sun is beginning to burn a little hotter; that means that horse and motorcycle enthusiasts will be back in the saddle on any given day. To be ready for the long days ahead, these folks need to be prepared with the proper attire. With plenty of leather chaps and Twisted X boots in stock, Rocky Top Leather is ready with all accessories riders of all kinds need.

Leather chaps have been around for ages. The earliest forms of chaps were the Armas. And they weren't called chaps then, they were called Chaperajos; which translates to leg of armor. The word chaps is just a shortened version of the original term, and is pronounced "shaps". The history of this type of riding pant is not what's really important, except that the original purpose has remained, that the leather pant is to protect the leg of the person wearing them.

Leather chaps were typically made from heavy cow or buffalo hide, and would be draped over the legs of the rider as well as the chest of the horse. Too cumbersome to really be effective, the design evolved over time into the leather pants without a seat that you see today. However, the overall purpose of leather chaps has not changed. Whether the mode of transportation is a horse or a motorcycle, these comfortable pants allow the rider full range of motion as well as protection against the elements and any surface that the rider may encounter accidentally.

While leather chaps help a rider to enjoy a smooth ride by eliminating friction between the seat and the leg, Twisted X boots provide comfort for the feet of the rider. Twisted X boots are relatively new to the market compared to other longstanding brands. However, the popularity of the boot manufacturer has grown at a steady pace.

Western style boots aren't just for cowboys, and Rocky Top Leather is set for the season with a wide array of the comfortable Twisted X boots for anyone who just wants to show of their western fashion sense. These boots can be worn to work; they can be worn hunting or camping if you get the waterproof type; they can even be worn out on the town.

While there many brands of boots on the market, what is special about this brand is that the manufacturer maintains their main focus on boot production. Those who design and make the boots are the same people who wear boots and therefore know what is needed for cowboys and riders who wear boots all day long. What this means to the average Joe who just wants a good pair of boots is that they get more than they ever imagined.

Rocky Top Leather has been in business since 2005. In that short amount of time, the Tennessee based company has grown to now offer the largest online inventory of motorcycle and western apparel. This small, family-owned company offers an easy to use website for shopping but also employs customer service representatives to assist customers with questions and purchases. Their Toll free number is 1-877-774-9130.