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Jan 6, 2012 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear Products Tagged: Absolutes, Advocate, Bottom Edge, Country Model, Desert Environment, Dirt, Dream Chaser, dream chaser events, Elastic Cord, eric lahaie, Gaiter, gaiters, Hook, Marathon Des Sables, mesh, Metal Eyelet, Nine Times, racing the planet, Rough Country, rough country gaiters, Seam, shape, Typical Design, Velcro

For years I have been a strong advocate for gaiters if you are doing trails. In fact, it has been one of my “absolutes” – things I believe you must do. This post is a review of the Rough Country Gaiters. Most gaiters follow the same design. They cover the top of the shoe and go up to the top of the ankle. The benefit of Rough Country Gaiters over the typical design is how they cover from the top of the ankle to the bottom of the shoe. The beauty of this design is how they cover the shoe’s …

Jun 20, 2010 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear Products Tagged: 4 desert gaiter, gaiters, mesh, racing the planet, running shoes

Footwear made with mesh is lightweight and many trail shoes use it liberally. Your shoes may be lighter and cooler, but the mesh allows junk to get inside the shoe. It then can increase friction. Whether or not you wear gaiters, if you are running trails a lot, try to use shoes that don't have too much mesh. The mesh allows trail dust, grit, sand and other debris to get inside your shoes where it gets under your insoles, into your socks, and onto your feet. This "trail junk," along with the …

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