Erik and Felipe’s much-anticipated trip to Torres del Paine has finally arrived, but now if they are... First consider your hiking footwear when comparing gaiter options. Are you an adventurer who prefers trail runners, hiking shoes, or boots? Shoe profile, shoe size, shoe height, and outsole pattern will impact the fit and usability of gaiters. If possible, try your gaiters with the shoes you’ll wear hiking before committing. Environment Try using bungee cord for the string, but thread it through heavy plastic electrical sleeving or even heavy heatshrink tubing. This usually works wonders.

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KC Pendragon wrote:I'm looking for replacement under boot straps for my Berghaus gaiters. Google search hasn't been much help and the Berghaus store doesn't recognise my search. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks A company best known for its traction products, Kahtoola has some compelling gaiter options. I tested the INSTAgaiter Low, an ultralight ankle gaiter intended for hiking and trail running. These feature a DWR-coated stretch nylon/polyurethane blend fabric (with four color options) that provide spectacular low-fit coverage. A side-closure YKK zipper, toggled elastic top cinch, plastic lace hook that works with D-rings, and hard plastic adjustable DuraLink instep strap are integrated to fit them securely. Kahtoola offers a 1,000-mile warranty on the DuraLink instep strap. Kate RileyAs stated above, notification of cancellation must be in writing, a telephone call is not a valid cancellation. You should always keep proof of postage and we advise you to use a signed for service when returning goods. These lightweight dust busters consist of three primary components. The main body of the gaiter wraps around the lower leg and upper shoe. Located to the front of the gaiter is typically a metal or plastic hook used to attach the gaiter to a stretch of shoelace on the upper foot or D-ring “gaiter loop”. Lastly, the fit is secured to the lower foot through an instep strap or heel attachment point.

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The Trekmates replacement straps for gaiters are made from a durable rubberized material and are cut to fit ensuring you get the exact length required. Here’s an easy modification that will eliminate this hassle. Head to the hardware store, and buy 3 feet of 1/16 inch cable from the bulk spools and 4 1/16” aluminum sleeves. I haven’t tried this, but I remember reading somewhere about adventure racers who would drill a horizontal hole through the sole (or maybe midsole) of the shoe. Thread the gaiter strap though the hole and the outer sole of the shoe protects it. How I Tested the Best Hiking Gaiters Hooks are used to connect hiking gaiters to the upper shoe. Kate Riley A range of gaiter attachment styles were included as part of this test and each has certain benefits. What’s great is that many trail shoes are already gaiter compatible. Popular options such as the Altra Lone Peak 7 and Brooks Cascadia 17 have Velcro tabs added above the heel. Many trail runners also have pre-installed D-ring on the laces for easy connection. The gaiters I enjoyed most for this test didn’t require either of those features for proper use. Find a shoe that’s most comfortable and then a gaiter that adapts well.

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A weak point in the design of some gaiters is the cord that runs under the sole of your boot. While some models have a beefy (and heavy) strap, some have just a nylon cord. After stomping around on rough terrain, the cord gets frayed and cut. As it’s on the bottom of your boot, it’s hard to notice when it’s almost cut through. Delivered Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, excluding bank holidays. Once despatched you will receive updates from the courier. Where a return is lost or stolen in transit to us, you should claim compensation from the company that shipped the return. According to http://forums.outdoorsmagic.com/showthread.php/56612-Gaiters Berghaus say that you can get them from Tundra http://www.tundra-repairs.co.uk. Merrell has just come out with a new shoe called the “Overdrive” that has an intigrated gaiter that works exactly the way that Mike describes.