We think we have found the holy grail of trail gaiters. They are Dirty Girl Gaiters – made in the USA. Don’t be fooled by the name, these are made for women and men. These gaiters were developed by an ultrarunner who truly understands the need for a good, comfortable gaiter. They are by far the most comfortable gaiters we have worn. Made from a soft, four-way stretch spandex-type material. They weigh less than 2 ounces. The Dirty Girl gaiters reach about 2-2/12 inches above your ankles and fit snugly at the top. They attach with a hook to your shoelaces in the front, and with self-adhesive Velcro strip on the back of the shoe. Dirty Girl supplies you with the velcro, so all you need to do is clean the spot on your shoe where you want to attach the gaiters and apply the Velcro-very simple.
An added bonus is how stylish and colorful they are. We think these are just the ultimate trail accessory for both men and women, and come in so many colors and patterns, there is one or two or three for everyone. If you are color-shy, they even come in more conservative patterns and colors.
Dirty Girl Gaiters “Fishy Pattern”
Here in Central Idaho, we are fortunate to be surrounded by wilderness in every direction. Needless to say, our area offers some awe-inspiring scenery. And yet some of the most beautiful views can only be seen when we get off the road and onto the trail. We are runners. We learned to run on the road, but it was just a matter time before the scenery and other local trailrunners began to entice us to take our running to the trail. We have grown to love trailrunning: fresh air, beautiful views, wildlife, solitude, exercise. We are not elite or competitive runners……for us, it’s all about “the journey”.
No matter what your reason for being out there, trailrunning is not without its challenges. We have found that when our feet are not happy, neither are we. I am thinking of rocks, sticks, or whatever may find its way into your shoes that eventually begins to feel like a small rodent is gnawing off the bottom of your foot.
We have tried to remedy this problem with gaiters, but until recently had not found a comfortable gaiter that feels great all day and does its job. We wore Dirty Girl Gaiters out on the River of No Return Endurance Runs course last weekend and were thrilled with them. They are light, comfortable, and they stayed put all day – no uncomfortable rubbing. We ran through the usual array of rocks, dirt, mud, snow, mud and more snow. We were impressed that nothing ever got into our shoes. Plus, we looked awesome out there on the trail – even at the end of the day! Whether you’re running or hiking, everyone out on the trail needs these. Get your Dirty Girl Gaiters at The Bent Rod Outdoors today.
Off to hit the trails….Greg and Cheri