Outdoor Research  Crocodile Gaiters - Men's

I don’t know why outdoor research did not do this sooner. You have probably broken the metal buckle that goes on the bottom strap like I have on multiple pairs of these if you have been a serious mountaineer. This new version is a serious upgrade and I don’t know why they didn’t think of it sooner I’ve gone through a half dozen pairs of the old style and this is a much-needed improvement. Finally, some forward thinking in mountaineering footwear.

The updates are very nice. Beware, mine arrived with only one boot hook installed.

Just purchased these a couple of weeks back. Got to wear them a few times while snowshoeing. Unlike my old pair of Crocodile Gaiters, these seem cheap. My old pair served me for many years in the snow. I wore them with snowshoes, I wore them with crampons, I wore them with microspikes. Many, many miles. Sure they got worn, but what wouldn’t with heavy use? One of these new ones already has a tear in the material. Seriously? I’ve only used them snowshoeing a few times. The velcro seems the same. The velcro tab at the bottom is better. The strap update seems to work. The inverted boot lace catch is odd, but works well, and has not come detached from my laces like the old style. The fabric? Not inspiring any confidence at all. Half a dozen snowshoe adventures of at most 8 miles along woods roads, and they are torn?

I own both this newer design and the original Expedition Crocodile gaiters, and I recommend this design unless you plan to use them with crampons, snowshoes, etc., as the originals have a larger Cordura protective shell. I saw some negative reviews to that effect, but the originals are still available, and the product description clearly mentions this difference. I do prefer these, as they are lighter, have a better boot-strap design that tucks inside the gaiter, and have a better top strap. I also prefer this design for the shoelace hook and the opening to the side rather than in the front. I use these newer ones for warmer seasons and the older, thicker set for the winter. Nobody makes better gaiters that I have seen.

I'm looking forward to getting these out a little more this year. Had a few chances to wear them last winter and I'm impressed with the quality and performance. Definitely do a great job. the strap works well with boots that have a heel, I didn't wear them much with flat-sole hikers because I feel like that'd be create some premature wear. They keep the wet out and provide a little added protection to mid or low boots which I prefer. Easy to pack.

This is my third set of OR Crocodile gaiters over the past 30 plus years. I have used them frequently on my many Colorado mountain outings as well as several Andean big mountain summits and have never been disappointed with them. However, I must say that this newest pair is a significant design improvement over my previous two pairs. The off center Velcro seam is much easier to work and being offset to the side it is safer when using crampons. The up facing shoelace hook is also much easier to use. The best improvement though, is the under boot strap and it’s adjustment mechanism …. HUGE improvement over the old strap and buckle configuration. I look forward to many warm dry outings for my boots and feet this winter due to these gaiters!

I’ve owned a pair of Outdoor Research (OR) crocodile gators for years using them for winter camping at least a dozen times and they have performed exceptionally well. Too, living here in the Rocky Mountains requires seasonal snow shoveling too. So I probably need to put them on a half dozen or more times a year. They’ll keep your pant legs and boots dry from snow, rain and sleet. Too, they add warmth in freezing conditions. Easy on and off. Extremely durable and well made. They are the best I’ve found and I highly recommend.

I wore the old style crocodile gaiters for many years and loved them. Good fit & very durable. The fit of these is horrible. The bottom barely fits around my hiking boots while the top is so big it can’t stay on my leg. It’s 4” too big. I can’t even wear these gaiters with puffy pants because they’re so big around the top. I’m 6’ & 200 pounds, so not overly skinny for sure. I’ve worn Outdoor Research for over 30 years but I’m super disappointed in these. I’m going to have to toss these in the trash and find a different brand.

Bought these to replace my old gaiters. Great for trekking across snow covered lakes and trails. I enjoy that the instep strap is replaceable and doesnt have a buckle on the outside.

I have owned several variations of gaitors from OR and other brands. Of all I have tried in the field these are by far my favorite due to the design and material. The velcro placement and underhook lace design stand out to me as the best upgrades over other models. Used these in a backcountry hunt in Kodiak Alaska where I have on several years encountered some of the worst brush known to man and these held up perfectly and stayed in place.