HikentureGaiters for Hiking Waterproof, Leg Gaiters with Upgraded Zipper Design, Lightweight Shoe Gaiters for Men Women, Dirt-Proof Ripstop Hiking Gaiters, Breathable Boot Gators for Hunting, Grey M

I hike a lot and these work fantastically on trails with over growth of weeds. I am all protected and I love it.

I have used the Hikenture gaiters a few times now during my hiking tours. I am 5' 11 " tall and am satisfied with the height of the large size gaiters. It covers my complete under leg up to the bottom of my knee. For my calf the medium size would have been sufficient but that doesn't affect my review.The adjustable drawstring holds the gaiters in place without strangulating my leg too much, although I would prefer a Velcro or at least a flat strap to tighten it.The instep strap has numerous holes for the right adjustment. The flap and pin on the outside are a good invention to fix the excess strap. The hooks to fix the gaiters to the laces are a nice extra so that everything stays in place.The zipper runs smooth but I wonder why it goes from the bottom to the top and not the other way round. It would be easier to put on than and the risk that it opens can be eliminated as well. It would be a nice improvement if the zipper had an additional overlap, perhaps with a Velcro, because the zipper is always a weak spot for water to come in, no matter how upgraded it is. :)I didn't use the gaiters in a rainy situation yet so I can say nothing about waterproofness but the fabric itself seems to be durable and water resistant. When hiking muddy paths it is a significant facilitation to easily clean the gaiters with a wet cloth and not to have the whole dirt on the legs of my hiking pants. It also gives good protection against thorny plants and makes it harder for ticks to take a ride.The breathability is okay and the inner fabric feels good even on naked skin. I sweat a little more than I would have with other gaiters I used before. The light weight and the additional bag make it easy and clean to tuck the gaiters into the backpack if not used.For a price under $25 these gaiters are a good choice - especially for occasional use.

For over four decades I have been backpacking and hiking, and I never like to hike without a pair of gaiters. I have thru-hiked long trails such as the John Muir Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Vermont Long Trail all wearing a pair of boot gaiters. They are so helpful at keeping out sand, stones, sticks, leaves, and other debris. They are also great at preventing water from rushing in over the top of your boots when doing river and stream crossings. Lastly, they help keep stinging nettles, biting ticks, and stinging insects off your legs.The gaiters I usually use have a Velcro type close instead of a zippered closure, but the zippers on these do close fairly easily.Pros:- They are made from a durable waterproof 600D nylon and will stand up to abuse, and the interior of the gaiters are lined with a white brushed fabric that is soft against the skin when wearing shorts.- They have an adjustable TPU strap for under the foot that is retained in place by a metal buckle, and the whole system is very robust and durable, and there is a thick tab for tucking-in the tail.- The zipper opening is offset to the side for easy opening and closure, and it has a waterproof design.- To keep the gaiter from riding up the foot or sliding around, there is a metal toe hook fastener.- At 16-inches tall, they provide great coverage up to the bottom of the knee.- There are cord-locks on bungie strings for tightening the cuffs around the legs, which are easy to manipulate.Cons:- After a long hike you can feel the underside of the zipper-pull under your knee and the top of the zipper teeth when wearing shorts.- Once it wears out, the strap under the foot is not replaceable, which is always the first thing to wear out on my gaiters. Fortunately, this strap is so thick that I think it could outlast the gaiter itself.- Although the zippers are a waterproof design, they’re still zippers. Zippers are prone to failure and more difficult to get on and off than a wide strip of Velcro, and zippers on gaiters will be subjected to a lot more abuse than zippers on most other articles of clothing.- The top cuff drawstring is just a thin piece of shock-cord. After a long hike you can feel it on your leg. I would have preferred a flat piece of webbing as it would be stronger and more comfortable.Despite my nitpicks, this pair of gaiters is around half the price of most comparable gaiters from the well-known name brands, and as a result I am deducting 1.5 stars. At only twenty-three bucks they are a good value and would be great for yourself or as a spare or to lend to a hiking partner. If these were twice the going price, then I would likely deduct two stars.

I got these as I am outside in taller weeds/grass when it is wet out and hate wet feet. When I wear these, I do not get wet feet nearly as much as before. These slip right over my shoes, there is a strap that goes under the shoe on the sole of it to keep the covers down as low as possible and then at the top there is a draw sting so you can cinch them tight to keep water from running inside of the gators.

I got the wrong size because there wasn't a size chart to help me understand their sizing, but they'll still function and seem to be well made. They fit a little bigger than I expected, so maybe get a size smaller than you think you need.

These are generally decent gaiters. The waterproof material is a nice gauge to help protect your lower legs and ankles from bites and scrapes. The inner fabric is a softer material. The strap under the boot is sewn and not replaceable but it seems sturdy. The top of the gaiters are tightened around your legs using a pull cord. In my case, they stayed up well over time. They kept my legs dry and they resisted all the things that scrape my legs in the woods. The zippers work well. When not in use, there is a convenient storage bag.

The last time I backpack on the Big Bluff Goat trail in AR. the trail was over grow with tall grass. When you head out in the morning and dew in on the grass it will soak you pants and socks and you will have the start of trench foot. I can't wait to try these out.

I received this through the Amazon Vine Program. These leg gaiters are great. They fit like they should. This is a great product and great price.