My husband had a pair of these that lasted him more than 15 years! He loved them so much I got him another pair for the Holiday and he's as in love as he was with the original pair! They are super breathable and he wears them hiking and ice climbing mainly. He's 5'9" and they are a great height for him and stand nice and tall on his shins. They are waterproof and are fantastic at keeping his legs warmer on a cold/blustery day. When this pair bites the dust 15+ years from now, we'll be getting... him another of this exact pair!
Gaiter are a brilliant peice of kit. When your a nube they can save your pants from clumsy crampon snagging. They fit small, I am a medium for everything... With these I am a large (with ice climbing boots and Gore-Tex pants.
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Black Diamond FrontPoint Gaiters Features
Drawstring with cordlock upper closure
Seam-taped 2-layer Gore-Tex upper and Ballistic nylon lower
High-density, neoprene-coated nylon instep strap
Hook-and-loop front closure with snap
Narrow tailoring for tight fit around ice climbing boots
Shopper
what size fits me?
my calf size is under 14inches
JOE F
Believe it or not I have a large with just over a 14 in calf so it depends how much clothing you will be wearing underneath them. If you are not wearing much than a medium should work otherwise go with the large.
Gabby M
Hello--I have skinny calfs, 14.5", would these be adjustable enough to not be baggy? or would they even fit a leg that thin? Thanks.
Gabby
JOE F
I have the same size calf as you and I wear a large in this gaiter. You should be fine. I was very happy with these wearing them with shorts hiking at 8,000 feet on snow in Hyalite Canyon and then wearing them on Mt Rainier with a soft shell pant.
NANCY N
Hi Gabby. These are great gaiters. I hike with a group of women who all wear them & we're all on the thin side. One woman has the most thin legs & she loves them. I don't think you'd be disappointed. they are adjustable, which would give you some flexibility.
Marvin the Martian M
Gabby,
I'm 6'1" and bought these because they snugged up to my 15" calves better than any of the others I tried. They are great gaiters with easy on/off and great protection. I think you would like them.
Paul
