View Full Version : LevaGaiter
Dirty Nails
11-26-2010, 00:05
Has anyone tried the "LevaGaiters"?
http://www.simblissity.net/levagaiter.htm#features
They claim to require no cord or velcro. I'm particularly interested in hearing if they really stay in place.
Please respond only if you have first hand experience.
Thanks!
I bought a pair for my JMT & TRT hikes this year and was disappointed with them. They are now collecting dust in my basement.
I sold mine, primarily because I decided to not use any form of gaiter whatsoever, but I can tell you several things about the Levagaiter based on my experience : (1) they don't move around much at all - in brush or whatever -if properly sized/adjusted; (2) they keep virtually everything out of your shoe given the close-fitting "cuffs" around the top and bottom; (3) the material seemed very durable but also flexible enough to wear very comfortably; (4) they repelled water/muck very very well and didn't "overheat" my feet/socks.
Over all, I recommend them. The only real downside I see (aside from their relatively low height and the lesser protection that comes with that) is one inherent to virtually all other gaiters: if you want to make adustments to shoelace tension for extended uphill/downhill areas you have to unfasten and re-fasten the gaiter each time, which can become annoying.
Im currently using a pair of Dirty Girl gaiters and they are the *****. My favorite gaiters.