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REI Trail Running Gaiters

Item # 782777

$26.50

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Cut low, these REI Trail Running gaiters are great for keeping debris and snow out of your footwear during trail runs and light-and-fast hikes.

  • Stretch-woven polyester/spandex fabric blend resists rain, snow, rocks and trail debris
  • Stretch fabric eases movement and breathes well to enhance comfort while on the go
  • Snaps, lace hooks and instep cords securely fit the gaiters to nearly any footwear; wide rip-and-stick closures adjust to fit varying leg sizes
  • Reflective hits increase visibility in low light

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 9 - 14 and women's sizes 10 and up

Imported.

Item 782777

REI Trail Running Gaiters Specs

Specification

Description

Lower material92% nylon/8% spandex
Upper material92% nylon/8% spandex
Gaiter height8.5 inches
GenderUnisex

REI Trail Running Gaiters Customer Reviews

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REI Trail Running Gaiters
 
3.5

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (4)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking and camping (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Apr

    29

    2009

    (18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Keeps the trail out of your shoes

    By Tom from the land of pigs and corn

    from Flyover Country

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Just Enough Stretch

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking and Camping
      • Snow Sports
      • Trail running

      Comments about REI Trail Running Gaiters:

      I purchased these to replace another brand that caused too much irritation on my bare legs on long trail runs. These gaiters are stretchy enough to create a good seal around the perimeter and stay in place without the addition of "hook and loop" tape on the heal. I like that the cord can be replaced easily when it wears out. I only have one 40 mile ultra on these, but they show no sign of wear.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      After 40 miles of rocks, roots and mud.

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      (18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      21

      2009

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Gaiters

      By bluemustard

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Moisture Wicking

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about REI Trail Running Gaiters:

          I used this on my week long hike of the West Coast Trail in Vancouver BC. I opted for trail runners and lightweight gaiters instead of heavy boots. I loved the gaiters, the kept the mud and water out of the top of my shoes. They are breathe and I did not have the problems I have had in the past with sweaty legs and wet socks due to gaiters that do not breathe.
          They keep the water out to a point, like any gaiter. As for the WCT, going through mud bogs my feet stayed dry with these gaiters and my gortex Vasque Blur trail runners.
          I learned to keep the straps tied and just slip them on, the heal stayed in place and I did not have problems with them needing adjustment during the day.
          They have cleaned up well post trip and are still in good shape.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          post mud bog

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          end of the trail

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          (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          12

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Nice Gaiters

          By IGotADisneyJeep

          from Illinois

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Stitching Rips

          Best Uses

          • Hiking and Camping
          • Snow Sports

          Comments about REI Trail Running Gaiters:

          These gaiters are nice, light weight and breathable. It does a great job keeping debris from getting inside your boots. They also wrap around your ankles nice and snug. When I tried them in the store, one hook ripped out of the stitching but, I still bought another pair because I like how it fits. Just be aware that the stitching may break by the hook.[...] All in all, They are nice gaiters and I am happy with them.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          11

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Poor Stitching

          By jay555

          from Missoula, MT

          About Me Outdoor Professional

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Moisture Wicking

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hiking and Camping
            • Sports Wear
            • Trail running

            Comments about REI Trail Running Gaiters:

            Overall, a great gator but my problem with them lied in the poor single stitching of the hooks that hook to your laces. They performed great, similar to the previous reviews, but I returned 4 pairs due to the hook ripping off. There is hardly any pressure on the hook when I wear them but the slightest jerk caused the hook to rip off on 4 different pairs. Like I said, a great gator, but just a heads up on the poor stitching. I would recomend checking the hooks by yanking on them before you buy them and since I've had problems with so many pairs I would not recomend these to a friend unless they want to buy something they will have to work on to keep them going. However, if they make these in the future with better, reinforced stitching I would definitely buy them.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jan

            21

            2010

             
            5.0

            Pleasently Surprised

            By Samba Shakti

            from Gainesville, FL

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Hiking and Camping

              Comments about REI Trail Running Gaiters:

              These worked great for me and my wife in the fresh snow banks playing with the kids. As we werent going to be in snow much this season, this was a great alternative to investing in snow boots. Just used these with our water proof trail runners and kept nice and dry.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              8

              2009

               
              1.0

              serious problems

              By arcadian

              from Missouri

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

                Cons

                • Poor Design
                • Poor Fit

                Best Uses

                  Comments about REI Trail Running Gaiters:

                  I didn't even get out the door with these gaiters. While I was putting them on the first time, one of the rubberized "reinforcement" areas peeled entirely free. Back in the box for a return! The problem seems to be the manufacturer is trying to bond a relatively stiff rubberized material on a very stretchy fabric. Additionally, these things are cut very small-- the L/XL would barely fit over my size 9.5 trail shoes.

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  Great, customer friendly return policy

                  • Fit:
                  • Feels too small

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

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