0 a pair of coverings for the lower half of the legs, often worn in the past but worn now mainly by people who go walking or climbing in order to stop earth and water from entering their boots --
They are occasionally called half-chaps (not to be confused with gaiters-style half chaps described "below").
Gaiters are similar to puttees, a part of numerous military uniforms.
Over-the-knee gaiters are intended to protect the rider's leg from injury by vegetation and other animals.
Heavy gaiters are often worn when using crampons, to protect the leg and ankle from the spikes of the opposite foot.
In addition, their employers may provide them with coupon free oilskin aprons and leggings or gaiters, rubber boots and in certain cases with oilskin jackets and industrial gloves.
Additional products include articles of leather such as travel goods, handbags, skins, footwear and gaiters.
We cannot afford to have clowns in gaiters.
Take, for instance, the poster illustrating a man in battle dress, grinning from ear to ears fiddling with his gaiters.
