Planning a walking vacation in a warmer climate? Running in a summer event? Even in the most idyllic settings, the elements can present unexpected challenges to your comfort and enjoyment...

Gaiters might generally be associated with ice, snow and wet conditions, but packing a pair of ICEGRIPPER Gaiters could be a surprisingly useful addition, offering valuable protection for your feet and lower legs when walking in hot and dry environments:

- Gaiters provide a layer of defense against scratches and scrapes from low-lying vegetation.

- Snugly fitting around your boots and lower legs, they prevent irritants from getting in - dust, dirt, small stones - which can build up and start rubbing and irritating your feet

- This allows you to keep moving, rather than constantly stopping to empty your shoes out.

- Gaiters provide protection from insects, such as ticks.

- They repel water and mud, keeping laces clean and stopping debris entering the shoes and also reducing wear and tear.

A number of ICEGRIPPER customers have bought our Gaiters for walking holidays in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia and reported how useful the gaiters were and some tour operators insist on gaiters being worn when participating in 'bush walking' vacations.

Further North - if you are walking some of Europes great trails such as the TMB (Tour Mont Blanc) or any of the the GR, or "Grande Randonnée" (French for "Great Hike"), routes, you will encounter dry areas of stony, pebbly ground, which seem to constantly find their way into your shoes. Gaiters minimise this, allowing you to keep moving and not needing to hold the group up to empty your shoes out!

Walking holidays in destinations like Jordan and Oman are becoming more accessible and popular. But they are dry, dusty, sandy locations, which play havoc with your footwear. Gaiters reduce the irritants and several ICEGRIPPER customers have even used them in the Sahara...

ICEGRIPPER Customer, Kim J said:
'Sand Gaiters'

“I wore the gaiters for trekking in the Sahara Desert. They were absolutely brilliant. Not a grain of sand got through. Easy to use thanks to the zip, once on, no need to mess about putting them on and off. You can simply use the zip to access your laces to take walking boots off at the end of the day. Definitely worth the money, cheaper versions were not as effective as mine on the trek.”

ICEGRIPPER Customer, Melanie B, said:
'Honestly. the perfect gaiter'

"These are quite honestly the perfect running gaiter. So light you don’t know you’re wearing them. Super-easy to put on and take off. Zip action is smooth. And they seem to shed water and mud, keeping my laces clean and stopping debris entering the shoes. Best I’ve tried!"

Our range includes Gaiters suitable for different types of walking and footwear. Whether you prefer a low-cut option for keeping dust and small stones out on well-maintained paths or a higher gaiter for more challenging terrain, you can find a suitable option within the ICEGRIPPER collection.

Thinking about your next walking adventure? Don't overlook the humble Gaiter. Explore the ICEGRIPPER range of Gaiters and consider the added comfort and protection they can offer, allowing you to fully enjoy every step of your warm weather walking vacation. You might be surprised at how much difference this simple piece of kit can make!

We will be publishing further blogs and reports recounting how ICEGRIPPER customers have applied Gaiters to different situations and highlighting the benefits in different environments. Subscribe to receive informative articles and offers on gaiters and other ICEGRIPPER products.

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