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Gaiters, like shoes, come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. But you can read below what you can best use and when.
A Gaiter (or a Gamasch) is a rubber protective cover for your shoes and lower legs. Some Gaiters go completely around the shoe and protect the lower leg up to the back of the knee. Other Gaiters only protect the top of the shoe and only reach the ankles.
These Highlander gaiters stand for performance and comfort in all conditions. The top quality material has a waterproof and breathable membrane.
The Trekmates Cairngorm GTX Gaiter is a true classic among hikers.
The Nevis GTX Gaiter from Trekmates is an insulating gaiter suitable for all weather conditions. The gaiter is not only waterproof but also very insulating!
The Rannoch Dry Gaiter is a lightweight gaiter made for longer walks. Suitable for use with all standard hiking boots.
The Trekmates Torridon DRY Gaiter is indispensable for our mountain hikers.
Gaiters, like shoes, come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. But you can read below what you can best use and when.
A Gaiter (or a Gamasch) is a rubber protective cover for your shoes and lower legs. Some Gaiters go completely around the shoe and protect the lower leg up to the back of the knee. Other Gaiters only protect the top of the shoe and only reach the ankles.
The best type of Gaiter to purchase depends on the activity you want to do with it.
For cycling it is not necessary to have full protection up to the back of your knees, which is why a gaiter such as the Vaude Bike Gaiter is very suitable for this type of activity.
A biker gaiter often has the following features:
If you really go for a walk, it is wise to buy gaiters with a higher shaft, for example up to the back of your knees. Take the Trekmates Gaiter Rannoch Dry for example, this gaiter comes to the top of the calf and is water and windproof. The gaiter is made of special Dry materials, so that the gaiter is completely water and windproof. The gaiter ensures that no water or wind enters through the shaft of the shoe.
A suitable gaiter for walking often includes the following features: