Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters
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Easy fix: To absorb the wear, wrap the bottom strap in three layers of duct tape. As needed, replace. I've been doing it since 2012, and each season I walk hundreds of miles across the prairie. I only have to replace the tape once a year on average.
I'm a size 9 woman, and I ordered the large gaiter after reading that they're a little tight around the calf. I believe that your shoe size is less important than your calf size; my calves aren't particularly large, and my size 'large' gaiters are extremely tight. I don't want them to be any smaller or any tighter than they are now. I'm 5'3" and consider myself to be on the'slim' side of things.
No, the small/medium is an adult size; I am a medium-built woman who wears an 8-inch shoe. I bought the small/medium size in a 5/9 women's shoe, which fits me perfectly.
Despite the fact that I am not a hunter, the fabric is soft and not crinkly. They've never made a sound that I've heard.
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SM - Which is Better? Both were purchased - Men's shoe in size 13. I purchased the large but exchanged it for the small. br>br>I am a 6-year-old girl. I'm 1, 190 pounds and wear the Keen Mens Targhee Mid Hikiing boot in size 13. br>br>However, the most important measurement is the circumference of my leg at its narrowest point, just above my ankle, which is 9". br>br>Another point to consider is the primary reason for purchasing these and what I will not be wearing with them - pants. br>br>For me, a typical hike is 12 miles long with a gain of 3000 feet. Unless it's below freezing, I always hike in shorts because I sweat a lot. ,,Because I live in the south, I'd never pair these with a pair of pants. br>br>I purchased these to keep water out of my boot rather than trash out. Rain water, in particular, was running down my leg and filling up my boot. Or something to keep water from splashing into the top of my boot if there are a lot of stream crossings - At the very least, it should take longer to arrive. I will not wear these for 75 of my hikes because I do not want to trap even more heat and sweat in my boots. As a result of the small size, I have less bulk and weight in my pack for something I don't usually wear unless it's raining. br>br>All right, let's get started. The Large was far too big for how I intend to use them. It came up a little higher on my calf than the small, but it's not going to stay that way, and I don't want it that high - Just above the top of my boot is what I'm looking for. There was a lot of material billowing to the sides when it reached the top of my boot. And, because of my ankle circumference, the elastic did not grip my leg, and I was able to place my finger between my leg and the elastic without stretching it. br>br>The small foot was far superior. Without billowing out, it came to a stop just above my boot. I inserted the buckle into the third hole from the strap's end. The elastic on the inside of my ankle wasn't tight enough - Actually, it was still a little sloppy. br>br>I shaved one blade width around my leg, just above where I want the elastic top to sit, to keep rain from running down my leg and past the loose elastic top of the gaiter. For a watertight seal, I'll use Leukotape P to tape the gaiter's top to my leg. Blister prevention is also a benefit of the tape, and many people prefer it to moleskin. br>br>It was aggravating not to be able to figure this out without purchasing both, so I hope this level of detail aids someone in getting where they want to go more quickly. br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>.
I bought these to keep bees out of my pant legs and ankles while I was beekeeping. They're perfect for it. I had a pair of old cross-country skiing knee high gaiters zipped up in the back that I hadn't worn in 25 years. Velcro is used in the front of these. The zipper, I believe, is faster because it self-aligns the sides as it zips. Because they're only available in black, they'll be extremely hot in the summer. The hook on the laces is backwards (from my old gaiters), pointing toward your foot rather than away from it. They do the job, but they don't hook as tightly or stay in place as well, and the gaiter rides up when they come off. Although the heel strap is sewn in, it appears to be durable. I doubt they'll last another 25 years. The height, on the other hand, is significantly superior. This winter, I'm going to try cross-country skiing with them.
I've only worn these on two hikes in the backcountry. But, so far, they've been exactly what I've been looking for. When I hiked off trail, I was plagued by stickers, thorns, and brush getting on my socks and into my shoes. I am 6'2" and wear size 12 hiking shoes (not boots). In the Petrified Forest, I was literally plucking debris from my socks when I noticed I had phone service and placed an order right away. I was tempted to order a large because of my size. But after reading so many positive reviews, I decided to go with the smaller size, which is perfect for keeping debris out of my shoes and socks. Because I do most of my hiking on rough and rocky terrain, I'm a little concerned about how long the strap that goes under the shoe will hold up. So far, they appear to be in good shape. I am very pleased with my purchase at this time.
br>I recently purchased a pair for my new wife and was disappointed to discover that OR had made no changes. br>Are you ever irritated by how companies create a fantastic product only to slash the price? Alternatively, could you change the model or outsource the manufacturing to some shithole in Sri Lanka? This piece of equipment, however, is not one of them. br>It's as good as ever, and I strongly advise anyone to try it.
These are fantastic at keeping rocks, sand, and other debris out of my hiking boots. As many previous reviews have stated, you may want to consider purchasing the small size rather than the large size. I followed the advice and it was a perfect fit for my size 13 X-small frame. Hiking boots with a lot of room are ideal. I don't think they'd work if they were any bigger. br>br>These get a five-star rating from me, but there is one drawback. I live in the Arizona desert, and when the temperature rises above 100 degrees, I like to go hiking. I hiked 14 miles the first time I wore these Gaiters, and the temperature began around 90 degrees and quickly rose to over 100 degrees by the time I finished. I got a blister on the top of my pinky toe for the first time in years. I noticed my socks were soaking wet when I removed them to put on some mole skin and tape. This is unusual for me, and I can only attribute it to the Gaiters heating up my feet and preventing air from entering or exiting my hiking boots. Apart from my particular issue with the heat, these Gaiters are very well made and function as described. br>br>Aside from my particular issue with the heat, these Gaiters are very well made and function as described. I would recommend them, but be aware that if hiking in extreme heat, you may develop blisters.
I have an older version of these gaiters that I used on the AT and other trails in the Cascades for over 2000 miles. Because the top and bottom snaps were metal button snaps that never failed, I got 2000 miles out of my previous pair. The bottom elastic finally gave out on them, and that was the final straw. Also, I liked how they used to only have grommet holes on the bottom edge and you had to use nylon string to go under the foot, which was easily replaced even though I got at least a thousand miles out of my string before it needed to be replaced. The top and bottom flaps on the new ones are only secured with velcro, which is a problem. Velcro will inevitably wear out, become clogged with ice or mud, and the little double fold-over will become a nuisance. Fastening and unfastening velcro flaps is a pain. They may also be difficult to manipulate with colder fingers. They also appear to be disproportionately large, as if you're walking around with clown balloons tied to your boots.
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