I absolutely love these leathers. My boyfriend does too. I get compliments on them every time I wear them. They protect against bug splatter, road rocks, and mud. I'm in Alaska. My legs didn't get cold until we got caught in a downpour and it was only 40 some degrees. But I was only a bit chilly. That being said, when they got that wet they did stretch. And I have chicken legs. I should've gotten the size 1. But the rest of me had gained weight so I got the size 2. Big mistake. I spend a lot of my standing time pulling them up. They're as tight as they can be. So i guess I'll be ordering another pair. Idk who i can give these to as I'm pretty short. Lol Anywho, for now they work when sitting on the bike. I still love them. Nobody has anything like them up here. Which is awesome.