Hillsound Super Armadillo

I've tried a lot of different gaiters over the years and absolutely love this design with the zip closure instead of the typical velcro. Huge bonus that it zips from top down so if you need to redo your laces mid-hike just zip it open from the bottom and you can access your boots without needing to remove the gaiters (with other brands using velcro, if you have to undo it mid hike in deep snow it can sometimes be hard to seal those type shut again - not so with this zipper closure). Also really like the secure clip that holds the top tight to the leg much better than competing brands. One small complaint though is that this particular clip has larger gaps in it than for the Armadillo LT and so when going through deep snow it gets packed in making it very difficult to unclamp the top till you dig out the snow. But with the top down zipper there's typically no need to until you're back at the car.

I have the Hillsound crampons and have been very happy with them - very well made and they have really been reliable during my hikes on icy trails. I thus decided to get their gaiters, even though much cheaper ones are available. I just received them and I am glad I purchased these. Excellent quality, the zipper is a nice touch and it just seems they will last for a long time. I also like the fact that the strap is user replaceable, so I can just get a new one, if this one wears out. Highly recommended!

I usually don't rate any product five stars anymore but today I've decided to give this gaiter five stars. Fit 100% as expected and I've been very pleased how the gaiters work. Keeps my dry when walking and hiking in snow and from the start needed no adjustment from my site. I just put them on and start walking. They are tight, which I was looking for but that is what the producer subscribed the product. I recommend that you follow the measurement guidelines given by the producer and you do it in the outfit that you intent to use while walking or hiking. That means at minimum base layer and 2nd layer. Don't measure tight and then add 1cm for safety. If you do that, you should have no problem with the fitment.I own 3 other pair of gaiters from other producers but these will be my number one gaiters from now on.

The product seems well made, I liked the zipper vs velcro and how the hook is quite large and well positioned.I had to return them though as they are super-narrow and I could barely put them on. So, if your lower leg is slim, it may be a good choice.

Best I have owned yet. Easy to put on and take off.