gratz on pointing that out.
did you know that legguards didn't have expertise in the first place too? and still it was possible to reach at least softcap + hitcap with other decent items. especially as cat.
and for the sake of bear threat, I suggest you (OP) to read THIS:
http://wowthinktank.blogspot.com/201...-of-arpen.html
have a nice day.