Overview

Scree gaiters, ankle gaiters, shorties... Call them what we may, these low-rise foot defenders are just plain handy to have around, especially for the ultralight crowd whose low-cut running and trail shoes need all the defending they can get. But while most scree gaiters are capable of keeping out debris, mud, and grit, most are also overbuilt, poorly ventilated, or otherwise anathema to the fast & light set. And even the lighter choices almost always rely on instep lanyards to keep the gaiter down over the shoe's opening - nylon or even Spectra cords that invariably fray and fail over the course of miles.

Simblissity's LevaGaiter™ is an all new type of ultralight scree gaiter designed to stay in place, down over the opening of a low-cut shoe, without the need for an anchoring device. No undershoe cords required! And no heel velcro or glue, either. These gaiters won't rise up in rebellion because they're designed to fit rather than fight. They won't fall down either - not off the heel, not down the ankle.

How do we accomplish this? The answer is in the gaiter's shape, in its use of stretchy, woven Durastretch® fabric along with a non-stretch, tensionable bottom edge, and in a unique "floating" hook & loop closure that lets you adjust the fit to suit your needs. We've eliminated the usual snap fasteners along with their weight and limitations on fit, but have retained a full-front closure so you can don and doff these gaiters without having to remove your shoes. LevaGaiters even come with ultralight eyelets, so you can still use instep lanyards if you prefer, such as when postholing in spring snowpack or fording raging rivers. Most of the time, though, you won't need them. And as any hiker or runner who's ever shredded their gaiter cords might attest, not needing them in the first place is an idea whose time has surely come.