Gaiters protect your boots and lower legs and prevent trail debris from entering your footwear and rubbing your feet up the wrong way. Closure Gaiters close at the front and use either zippers or Velcro. Zippers are more secure and tidy whereas Velcro is simpler to remove. Fabric Most gaiters are made from a waterproof and breathable ripstop nylon or canvas. Alpine models will […]
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