TREKMATES Glenmore GTX Ankle Gaiter - SS21

I bought these to keep mud splatters off my boots and the bottom of my trousers whilst going for morning walks. They fit well, are easy to put on and look as though they are built to last. They are comfortable to walk in as there is no sensation of rubbing around the top of the calf, which I've noticed with my longer gaiters. I've also noticed that me feet are warmer when I'm wearing them. They don't take up much space in a bum-bag or rucksack either. Obviously, if you're going to do a lot of walking through knee-deep wet bracken, you'll need something longer but for other conditions they're fine. I'll be taking then with me next time go fell walking.

Had a previous Trekmate pair of the cheaper model and they fell apart. These look and feel more substantial with better velcro. Only problem is that they are slightly tight on my summer walking boots. Suspect they would fit better on fell running shoes.

I bought these after an ill-advised earlier purchase of a much cheaper, lighter-weight pair (not the same brand), which needed to be pulled up every five minutes and which had straps which, apart from being oddly placed, kept riding up over the boot-heel. These Trekmaster gaiters are much stronger and self-supporting, a good fit and with the straps sensibly placed need only adjusting to fit once. Good value for the extra money.

Got me 2-3 muddy hilly days on the camino - 100% recommend. I wear Size 12 boots and they fit well, the velcro makes them adjustable to many shoes sizes

Very happy with these, have done exactly what I bought them for. Used on daily very muddy 8-12km dog walks. Dry ankles, no mud on trousers or walking boot laces. Easy to fit, worn over 60 times so far, over 500km walked, no issues whatsoever, no wear or damage. All good.

I wear a size 11 (UK) boot and whilst a bit of a struggle to get the pop stud at the front done up, the elasticity of the rear heel helps ease the gaiter into place.The strap under the boot fits well and the gaiter remains secure.Over an nine mile walk across hilly terrain, stiles and muddy forest trails the gaiters performed well, albeit in dry weather.I suffered with no perspiration around the ankle which suggests the breathability of the fabric performed well.My only reason for giving it only four stars was this review was not undertaken in the rain; so full waterproofing was not tested.

PROS: effective at keeping water out when regularly reproofedCONS: very wide at the ankle, so need folding over a long way, although the velcro fabric is wide enough to allow this. Unfortunately, the grip is so strong that taking off the gaiters after each hike has resulted in the fabric to which the velcro strip attaches coming away from the main fabric, so replacements needed

Who likes gators..No one, they look a bit naff and it's like you've given into the the oldies hiking life if you have them. After years of putting the purchase off, I gave in (as finally sick of muddy trousers and small stones in boots). Brilliant purchase, short (so don't look daft) and Gore-tex (so don't cook your feet / ankles). Secure and quality material. Should have bought years ago. No muddy trousers / stones in boots now. Now to address the Scottish midge issue and I'll be sorted.