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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from NC Mass. on 9/29/2008
Used on Long Range Traverse in late fall, very wet and tuckamoor did ok, heel tie broke too easily. Kept coming unclipped.
from Rapid City, SD on 7/21/2008
I used these gaitors while backpacking and my main purpose was to sheild dust, rocks, and small amounts of moisture away from my boots. I love the material as its more form fitting than most gaiters. Easy on, easy off and they clean easily also. A bit warm at times, but hey, its summer.
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from NL, Canada on 1/8/2008
I use the product running in the winter. It has a great fit over running shoes. I found the laces to come off so I stop using them and I never had a problem with the gaitors sliping off.
from Piscataway, NJ on 7/30/2007
With its stretchy breathable material, the gaiters are very comfortable, fast to put on and off, and they keep dust, mudd, rocks and light rain or water from wet grass out of my low-cut boots. They also help to keep my shoe laces tight.
It is good, however, to carry a spare lace in case you wear out one under your shoe (happened to me).
from Brooklyn, NY on 2/13/2007
I bpought these for my mother in the UK who is a heavy duty long distance hillwalker. The quality and price were outstanding. [...]
from sunny CNY on 2/6/2007
I like these short gaiters. Not too obtrusive and easy to put on, so I can use them around town on very snowy days if needed. Mostly, I got them for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and shovelling the driveway - just light-duty stuff. But the gaiters seem durable enough for a tougher workout than I give them.
So far, so good except for one thing: I think some people will find them a little small in circumference. I put them on over a pair of jeans and boots and they fit, but it's close. If you're a large person, you may be unhappy with the size of these.
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from New York metro area on 1/2/2007
an excellent low gaiter. super-breathable. easy to put on and take off, and very compact. a bit too small, even though stretchable, because there's only one size. no snap or closure on the top, so when the velcro weakens (as it always does), the gaiter may not stay closed.
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from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada on 10/5/2006
These gaiters have met my needs in several ways. First, they are very easy to put and take off. They don't have buckles, zippers or pull cords to mess with which is important when fording rivers, or when winter hiking and skiing. Just a simple velcro closure which does up easily and quickly and which stays closed.
Second, the four way stretch allows me to use them on all my boots, trail shoes, backpacking boots, and ski boots without having to adjust the bottom strap. Note, the strap did wear through on one occassion. I had been climbing on the rocks and boulders of Mt. Katahdin, Maine, when this happened. The gaiter stayed in position so it wasn't a big deal, and when I got home I replaced the broken one with a shoe lace.
Third, they are indeed water resistant and while they will not prevent my feet from getting wet from a full dunking they do a good job of keeping my feet dry when walking in heavy dew, or when pedaling through water holes when mountain biking.
Fourth, in winter they keep my feet warmer so I can wear a lighter boot and sock, (especially when snowshoeing) when weight on your feet means a great deal.
Fifth, they do breath and condensation (sweat) does not build up on the insides, even when running hard in July heat.
Sixth, perhaps a small point but never-the-less a significant one - my wife likes the fact they prevent our socks from getting all muddy. Yes, she liked them so much she requested a pair of her own.
Seventh, they do an excellent job of preventing my laces for catching on roots and rocks which happened to me on a hillside high enough to cause my life to flash in front of my eyes. And of course they prevent my laces from coming undone.
Eight, the main reason why these gaiters are such a prized possesion is the fact they comfortably and completely keep dirt, rocks, snow, and debris from entering my boot. This is why I bought them and they perform exceptionally well. Stopping to remove a rock or other such bothersome item not only loses time, but also momentum and that sense of flow that is so enjoyable when travelling through the outdoors.
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from Plattsburgh, NY on 10/4/2006
These gaiters are good at keeping debris out of your boots and are much more comfortable than full gaiters. However they are a stretch fabric and offer no water repellancy when it comes to stream crossings or rain. In real wet conditions I would opt for full gaiters, otherwise these are a nice addition to my vast collection of gear, have gotten a lot of use in a short amount of time, and have yet to show any signs of wear