Home » Chinks, Armitas & Chaps » Armitas   Buckaroo Gear Armitas Details  3 - Styles of Armitas to Choose from. See all below. Click the images to the left or the 'More Details' link for a complete description of features, options, and measurement directions. Armitas (meaning little armor) were the leggins' of the vaquero. Originally made of deer or elk hide, these are a stylistic copy of the early Armitas. We prefer to make these with glove soft cow hide.     Great Basin Armitas Details  Many have asked for this version of Armitas, since we've built so many we've decided to make it part of your regular product offering.     Vaquero Armitas Details  Made to emulate the armitas the Vaqueros wore. These Armitas are made out of light weight glovey cowhide. Complete with the traditional rolled buttons that come through the side of the leg for leg closure.