I recently tore up my OR gaiters and need another pair. One of the biggest problems I had with it is that the string that goes on the bottom gets tore up after about a week's worth of hiking. I replaced it with para cord and that only lasts about 8 or 9 days worth of hiking. The New Balance trail runners I use have one contunious sole instead of the normal boot tread. Today I was hiking in the snow and had a lot of problems with them getting clogged on the bottom with snow and ice.
I was looking at the ones with a leather strap on the bottom. Does anyone have any experience with these and trail runners? I am worried about feeling like I am walking on the middle of my feet with them.
I am also open to other suggestions. I really like hiking in trail runners and gaiters, so using boots or not using gaiters is not a good option.