First impression is of how extremely durable they are built but that is coupled with a fear of how long it will take to break in. Considering how stiff and rigid these felt out of the box I could not believe how well they fell into shape once I put it on. I have yet to test the waterproofing. I no worries that these will survive abuse from crampons, sharp rocks, etc.
Stef
Toronto
Great buy
Jay
Vancouver, bc
Excellent heavy-duty gaiters. These fit better over my mountaineering boots than the regular Crocs or the Verglas gaiters (both excellent). However note that these would be too big for regular winter boots, these should be considered strictly for mountaineering boots only. I've only used this a few times so far, but I have not yet managed to make a hold in them with crampons. It will probably happen eventually, but the extended coverage with 1,000 denier cordura on the full inside leg should take more abuse than other gaiters. On my last climbing trip I snagged a crampon at least once (though not badly) on the gaiter and it barely left a mark.
Dan
Brooklyn, NY
I wear these gaiters snow shoeing and hiking. They work great work, love them so far.
Mike33
Massey Drive, Newfoundland
Awesome product with a awesome warranty, friendly staff, quick shipping all around great stuff from OR
Bdog
East Carbon, utah
When logging miles in rugged terrain these are my go to gaiter. They are the toughest I've found to date. They aren't indestructible - but as close as you'll find. The underfoot strap wears and will break. The buckles will tear from the reinforcement patch which they are attached to the gaiter and the seams and gaiter bottoms will fray from prolonged use - but other gaiters put through the same conditions would fare far worse.
Chad U
Kelowna, BC
Outstanding product for off trail and overgrown trails. Material is very durable and breathable. Great protection for my boots and legs/pants during search and rescue missions and personal adventures.
SAR Dog
Clovis, CA
Most durable gaiters I've used!
Ant
Victoria BC
Work in heavy snow, ploughing need to keep bed snow out of my boots
snowman
Prince George B.C.
These Gaiters are comfortable, fit well, and are built to last. I highly recommend them.
Jordan
Montana
92.6
Tyler
Tyler, the expedition crocodile are designed with a larger bottom opening to accommodate a full mountaineering boot or ski boot, if you are on the edge of sizing I would default to the smaller size so that you don't have a gaiter that is far to big on the top.
Q&A_Admi
D
Hi D, Refer to your boot size. Gaiter width and length are also affected with an increase in size to accommodate a larger boot/bulk. Thanks for contacting OR, Paul
B
Hi B, The total height measurement of the Expedition Gaiters (when laid flat) are 16.25", 17.25", and 18.25" for the Medium, Large, and XL, respectively. Cheers, Paul
Elijah
You should get the Expedition Crocodiles in XL.
Jordan
| MEN’S | S | M | L | XL | XXL | S/M | L/XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 – 735 – 40 | 6 - 938 - 42 | 8 - 1141 - 45 | 10 – 1343 - 47 | 12 – 1546 - 50 | 5 - 837 - 41 | 9 - 1242 - 46 | |
| WOMEN’S | S | M | L | S/M | L/XL | ||
| 5 - 735 – 37 | 7 - 937 – 41 | 9 - 1139 – 44 | 5 - 835 – 39 | 9 - 1141 – 45 |
Please refer to your shoe size.
