Outdoor Research Unisex Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters

These things work great for keeping rocks/sand/debris out of my hiking boots. As a a lot of previous reviews stated you may want to consider buying the small size instead of large. I took the advice and it fit my size 13 X-Wide Hiking boots perfectly. If they were any bigger I'm not sure they'd work.I'm giving these a 5 start rating, BUT there is one downside for me. I live in the Arizona desert and typically hike when the temperatures exceed 100 degrees. The first time I wore these Gaiters I hiked 14 miles and the temp started around 90 degrees and went beyond 100 by the time I was finished. For the first time in years I developed a blister on top of my pinky toe. When I took my socks off to put on some mole skin and tape I noticed that my socks were soaking wet. This is not normal for me and I can only attribute it to the Gaiters making my feet very hot and not allowing air in or out of my hiking boots. When I got home and took both socks off my feet looked like I'd had them soaking in water for 6 hours.Aside from my particular issue with the heat, these Gaiters are very well made and work as described. I would recommend them but be prepared for possible blisters if hiking in extreme heat.

I bought these to replace a pair of cheap REI gaiters. I have mixed feelings but am overall happy with them.On the good side, the material seems durable, and resists burrs and stuff sticking to them (aside from any exposed velcro, that is). One thing that was not obvious to me from the pictures is that the top and bottom of the velcro strips have an extra tab that wraps over the top to really lock those areas in place securely - I really nice upgrade feature. The bottom strap with buckle is very excure - I might have to replace the strap at some point, but I doubt I will ever have to mess with the buckle at all. Having only hiked in them about 40 miles, I never had to worry about them coming loose while hiking, unlike the other pair I had.The only thing I do not like about them (and this is purely a form, rather than a function issue) is that they tend to balloon out around the ankle after a full day of hiking. They still (functionally) keep sand and other debris from finding its way into my boots, but it looks like I'm wearing bell bottoms. It's just a little too much fabric in the middle for me - probably due to it being one-size fits all and the need to fit larger legs/angles/boots. It's not worth taking any stars away though, these gaiters work the way they should.

I work on a farm en get all kinds of seeds, bugs and dirt inside my shoes. These gaiters are great, and hold up well in the harsh conditions they are worn in, BUT, they're a tad loose around the top so I have to flip my socks over them to keep the shoes cleen inside. Other than that, I am really happy with this purchase and will buy them again.

I recently purchased a pair of these on my wife's Amazon account for a 5 day, 4 night back-country hike at Wrangell - St. Elias National Park in Alaska. The gaiters were used over some 10 year old waterproof hiking boots on a route following paths cut by snow-melt fed streams that took us in and out of rocky scree, gravel, tundra grasses and 3 inches of fresh snow. I lost track of the number of low water stream crossings, but my feet stayed warm and dry thanks to the gaiters--can't say the same for my companions. Product was also highly effective at keeping debris out of my boots, but I will echo other posts that the top elastic was a bit tighter than I expected. I do see some wear on the instep strap, but other than that still in great shape post this initial hike. Performed better than expected on the water crossings--would go with a taller model if deeper water crossings are anticipated. All in all, very satisfied with my purchase!

I will never go backpacking or hiking without wearing a pair of Rocky Mountain low gators, thank you!

Disclaimer: I have only worn these on two backcountry hikes. But so far, they are exactly what I needed. I am 6'2" and wear size 12 hiking shoes (not boots) and I have been plagued by stickers, thorns and brush getting on my socks and into my shoes when hiking off trail. I was literally plucking debris from my socks in the Petrified Forest when I saw I had phone signal and ordered them immediately. Because of my size, I was tempted to order large. But so many reviewers recommended S/M that I ordered the smaller size. They are perfectly fitted for keeping debris out of my shoes and off my socks. I am a little concerned about how the strap that goes under the shoe will last because most of my hiking currently is on rough and rocky surfaces. So far they look good. At this point I am very happy with my purchase.

Ordered 2 pair - one for me S/M (size 5 shoe, thin calves) one for husband L/XL (size 13 shoe, large calves). Based on reviews they fit as expected. Mine do slide down slightly and balloon around the ankles -- not too bad with socks and better if I twist the gaiters slightly. Hiked for a week in deep sand, small rocks, trails with debris. Gaiters worked great keeping everything out of our boots. Easy to get on & off. Will be hiking more over the summer and see how well they hold up with longer use. They were also easy to clean -- just rinsed off with hose and air dried.

I used these gators during hunting season this year and liked them. They stayed in place and were easy to put on. The connection worked well and stayed during the hunt. We didn’t get any rain or snow so I don’t know yet how well they perform under conditions but the make up of the item is sturdy. The material certainly appears to be water proof. One issue I have, with all such items, is the size. I have big calves and these don’t really reach as well as I hoped. I got lower ones like these to remedy this issue. I’d just suggest the size of the bands be a bit bigger

Endlich keine nassen dreckigen Füße mehr, ich laufe viel durch Matsch und Sand und hatte davor regelmäßig Dreck in den Schuhen. Funktioniert einwandfrei! Absolute Empfehlung!

Après plusieurs utilisations le produit est tout à fait conforme. Solide et facile à mettre.

Wore these hiking through some thick, wet brush in B.C. Kept my boots much drier than my previous trip to the same spot. Seem durable so far.

Le doy 4 estrellas por que son un poco bajas pero fue mi error ya que en la descripción lo indica, son resistente y ajustan muy bien el tamaño es bueno pero para zonas de arena profunda no son suficientes

Adjustable around the calf and very good quality. Keeps my legs dry.