Frelaxy Ultralight Trail Gaiters
Ankle-height, ~90 g/pair
4.2 on Amazon (98 ratings)
Turns a trail shoe into something you can wear on dusty, gritty descents; it does nothing at all for deep snow, which is what most people buy gaiters for.
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Do not buy this if: Snow, or a mid-height boot that already seals at the ankle.
Everything else we recommend in gaiters & insoles, including the ones we think suit a different trekker.
Best for snowOutdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters
What actually keeps snow out on Thorong La in a bad week — hot, noisy and completely unnecessary on any trek where the snow is only in the photographs.
Best insole upgradeSuperfeet Green Insoles
Fixes the arch ache that ends afternoons for a lot of people; they are firm to the point of being uncomfortable if your arch does not actually need supporting.
