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Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters

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Keep moisture, dirt, rock and light snow from getting into your shoes and cross-country ski boots with the stretchy and breathable Outdoor Research Flex-Tex gaiters™.

  • Durable, stretch-woven nylon fabric is lightweight and quick drying
  • Easy-access, 1 in.-wide rip-and-stick closure opens in front for quick on/off; rip-and-stick tabs at top and bottom prevent opening of the front closure while in use
  • Double-riveted boot lace hook secures gaiter to footwear
  • Urethane-coated nylon instep strap adjusts to accommodate most light hiking boots, trail running shoes and cross-country ski boots
  • Average weight is 4.2 oz. per pair

Gaiter sizes fit U.S. boot sizes as follows:

  • Small/Medium fits men's sizes 5 - 9 and women's sizes 6.5 - 10
  • Large/X Large fits men's sizes 8 - 12 and women's sizes 9 and up

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Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Hiking
No
Over-the-ankle
7.5 inches
92% nylon/8% polyurethane
92% nylon/8% polyurethane
Yes
4.2 ounces
Unisex
Waterproof
Gaiter height
Gaiter height (in.)
Lower material
Upper material
Lace hooks
Weight
Gender

Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters Customer Reviews

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Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters
 
3.5

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good size/fit (3)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stay in place (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry (3)
    • Leg/ankle protection (3)
    • Snow sports (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Apr

    19

    2012

     
    4.0

    Work pretty well

    By OldNSlow

    from Oceanside, CA

    About Me Serious Trekker

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    Pros

    • Good Fit
    • Lightweight
    • Stay In Place
    • Water Resistant

    Cons

    • Hard to get closure

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry
    • Leg/Ankle Protection
    • Snow Sports
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters:

    I wore these for the first time last weekend on a 10 mile hike through 4-12 inches of snow. I wore them over Keen's PCT boots, not running shoes. After adjusting the strap length, they fit well and stayed in place. My big gripe about these, and I'm not returning them for this, is that the front full length rip and stick closure is hard to get just so over the boot and laces, so there is a potential for leakage there if your not careful. But after getting them on and wearing them in that snow, slush and a couple of small streams, my boots and feet were nice and dry. I'll be wearing them alot I'm sure, so at some point I'll get the hang of that Vel...rip and stick!

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Mar

    6

    2011

    (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Too small for bulky boots/clothing

    By aranger

    from Pennsylvania

    About Me Casual/Recreational

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    Pros

      Cons

      • Poor Fit

      Best Uses

      • Snow Sports

      Comments about Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters:

      These (size L/XL) would be fine for x-c skiing but they are cut too skimpy for use with larger boots/bulky clothing often used when snowshoeing. This is my 2nd pair of OR short gaiters. The previous (non-stretch) nylon type worked well for both applications. Note: I am a 5'10', medium wt. male so these may work o.k. for someone smaller. overall quality is good.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      22

      2010

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      good

      By Spartan Green

      from cascades

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      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Easy To Use
      • Good Fit
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged
      • Stay In Place

      Cons

      • Not Water Resistant

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry
      • Leg/Ankle Protection
      • Rocky Terrain

      Comments about Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters:

      Good quality and construction. I like the breathabilty.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      21

      2009

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      good for winter conditions

      By visualadventures

      from Ouray, CO

      About Me Competitive Athlete, Professional

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Easy To Use
      • Good Fit
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged
      • Stay In Place
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry
        • Cold Weather
        • Leg/Ankle Protection
        • Snow Sports

        Comments about Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters:

        These are great for a day out ice climbing or a winter hike. The softshell fabric is not good in the rain. If you're doing some serious all day snow slogging and post holing, you might want something a little more heavy duty but for an average person on an average day out, these should fit the bill just fine.
        The new bottom strap is a nice upgrade and is plenty burly.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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