REI Co-op Swiftland Running Gaiters
Nothing breaks rhythm like trying to run with a rock in your shoe. Keep your pace—and fend off rocks, mud and dirt—with the light, breathable and stretchy REI Co-op Swiftland running gaiters.
- Lightweight, stretchy polyester/spandex fabric breathes easily, packs down small and provides a taut fit to move with you
- Mud-, dust- and sand-resistant fabric keeps out trail debris and dries quickly
- Front hook connects to your shoelaces to hold the gaiter in place and help protect laces
- Underfoot cord attachment makes these gaiters compatible with any trail-running shoes
- Durable cord fits snugly between your shoe's lugs to secure the gaiter without compromising your stride
- Optional hook-and-loop patch on the interior back of the gaiter connects with compatible footwear (such as Altra shoes with GaiterTrap™ technology) for an even more secure fit
- Anti-slip grip on the inside of the top cuffs prevents slouch
- Tuckaway toggle tightens cord for the perfect fit
- Replacement set of underfoot cords included
- Reflective logo accent on the back
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
- Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
Imported.
View the REI Co-op Swiftland Product LineView all REI Co-op Leg Gaiters| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Gaiter Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Gaiter Height (in.) | S: 6.25 inches M: 6.5 inches L: 6.75 inches XL: 7 inches |
| Max. Top Circumference (in.) | S: 7.5 inches M: 8 inches L: 8.5 inches XL: 9 inches |
| Lower Material | 76% polyester/24% spandex (bluesign approved); elastic instep cord |
| Upper Material | 76% polyester/24% spandex (bluesign approved) |
| Lace Hooks | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria From a Climate Label Certified brand |
| S | M | L | XL | S/M | L/XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 5.5-7 | 7.5-9 | 9.5-11 | 11.5-13 | 5 - 9 | 9.5 - 13 |
| U.S. Women's | 7-8 | 8.5-9.5 | 10-11.5 | 12+ | 6.5 -10 | 10.5+ |
Sizing Notes
Sizing represents US shoe size
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Bungees broke at 20 miles.
The bungees were shredded about 20 miles into a 80 mile ultra. These aren't durable enough for longer distances and hard, rocky, or technical surfaces. Fit is good and sustained through some very wet conditions. Didn't sag or become water logged. Kept debris out nicely too. If it wasn't for the poorly made bungees these would recieve a 4 or 5 stars. But when you have to replace bungees every 20 miles they aren't worth it.
Worked great at White Sands N. Monument
Hiked White Sands monument about 4 miles with 1 gaiter on one shoe. Back at the trailhead, the gaiterless shoe had about a 1/3 cup of sand, the other had less than a teaspoon. Worked great. When I returned to the REI store in Sante Fe looking for my other gaiter the salesperson went and got a new pair for me. Great customer service....especially considering losing it at the store was my fault.
Toggle cord broke on first use
The toggle cord on one of the gaiters broke on first hike and the toggle fell off. The second cord broke the next time I used them. I do not recommend this product.
50 k run with gators
I bought these and use them on a 50 K ultra marathon in antelope Canyon. My concern was that during the run I would wear through the cords that go under the shoes. I’ll have to say that they held up well. Previously, I’ve had that problem.
Failed in less than 5 miles
Got this product for the Lake Murry Endurance Trail Race. The cord that passes under the shoe was shreadded in less than 5 miles on both feet.
Happy feet after 50k!
Wore these for a 50k trail race and had no rocks/dirt/debris get inside my shoes. I’ve run the same trails without gaiters and poured piles of rocks out of my shoes mid run. These gaiters are lightweight, so I didn’t even feel them on. Highly recommend!
Perfectly simple
Simple inexpensive effective. Velcro heel tab is a plus. wish my shoes had them. Lightwt. Dries quickly. Wore them on the JMT without complaint
Great except the cords where out quickly
Great, lightweight, durable gaiters that do their job perfectly - that is, keeping rocks and debris out of my ASICS trail runners. Wore these for 2 months of training and through a 7-day backpacking trip in SoCal on very dry rocky trails, as well as bushwhacking through tons of high grasses, foxtails and milk thistle. Not a single pebble or burr the whole time. Happy feet and ankles. Only problem is the cords which attach underfoot wore out. The first cords broke around 6 weeks into use, and the included replacements lasted about as long. That’s around 150 miles each, so I guess not too bad when you think about it, but now I need to figure out how to order replacement cords. Obviously, this could be remedied by hot glueing a Velcro patch on my shoes so that I don’t need the cords, but my shoes don’t have a flat spot on the back to accommodate that. Anyone got any ideas?
5/5. These work great!
Relatively inexpensive. Fit petfectly. I have 12.5 size shoes the XL siz3 option fits great. They come with extra repair strings too should the main one break. Lightweight, get the job done. What more could i ask for.
Excellent little product
Have used these now for 100 miles of hiking in difficult terrain - rocks, mud, dirt - and they hold up really well. Seal off hiking boots exceptionally well and do not slip. No issues with cords breaking.