Strap is wide at the point of attachment to aid in creating an excellent seal at the base of the gaiter, where the boot is concave and otherwise open to snow packing up into the ankle area. Small loop on the outside of the lower section of the gaiter keeps the end of the strap from flapping around. When the instep strap is tightened, this shaping allows the gaiter to fit evenly around the boot, without gapping. The very low profile of this buckle makes it comfortable when the gaiter is against bare skin or is fallen on while skiing. Easy to open and close while wearing mitts or gloves Never slips and won't let the gaiter slip down the leg I inch nylon webbing strap will not cut into the leg when tightened like narrower straps can.
Double rivet keeps the hook on the gaiter through the life of the gaiter.
The gaiter tapers slightly at the ankle to create a form fit at the boot top and lower leg. Combined with the adjustability of the Velcro closure, this helps the gaiter fit a wide assortment of leg sizes and clothing layers while reducing excess fabric that can be caught on a crampon. Some people are simply rough on gear, while others get out so often that they wear their gear out in a shorter period of time. The HD Croc is an excellent choice for anyone needing gaiters to hold up to extreme wear and tear. The upper of 330d Cordura Gore-Tex provides an increased resistance to abrasion without adding significant weight to the gaiter.