Nalehko – Shoe Gaiters

Product detailed description

The shoe covers are made of lightweight, stretchy knit fabric and have no fasteners, heel straps, or elastic bands. Simply slip them on like a sock, put on your shoe, and secure the cover at the front with a hook that catches the laces and at the back of the heel with Velcro. One side of the Velcro is sewn onto the covers; the other needs to be attached to the shoe (the package includes Velcro with an adhesive backing). Plus, you’ll be happy to know they weigh just 34 g, and when folded together, they’re no bigger than a folded handkerchief. So you can always pack them along without any guilt.

With the addition of Altra shoes to our lineup, the gaiters are designed so that the Velcro can be attached to these shoes as well. This means you no longer need to stick anything anywhere. Currently (9/2022), we have completely redesigned the entire gaiters. They are made of a new material, feature a new hook, overall reinforcement at the attachment points, and new Velcro with a 3M adhesive layer. Based on our own experience, we’ve made them slightly smaller so they don’t extend too far forward toward the toe and don’t cover the entire lacing, allowing the shoe to breathe better.

Breathability comes first

The gaiters are intended primarily for summer use and especially for running shoes. They are designed to prevent dirt (and even snow when crossing snowfields) from getting into the shoes. At the same time, they must not restrict ventilation and the evaporation of sweat from the feet too much. After all, blisters form on damp, sweaty skin literally “like mushrooms after rain.” The gaiters are not waterproof (there’s no reason to have waterproof gaiters on water-permeable shoes), but they are perfectly breathable. This way, your feet won’t sweat excessively, as they would when using waterproof gaiters.

The gaiters are available in two sizes with upper edge circumferences of 20 and 22 cm.

The goal was to ensure they don’t constrict and simply fit loosely around the leg. If they seem loose or stretch out over time, simply cut a small hole in the top hem from the inside and thread a flat elastic band through it.

Nalehko gaiters:

• Weight: 34 ± 1 g (pair).
• Two sizes.
• Lightweight, breathable, and stretchy material: 90% polyamide, 10% elastane.
• Comes with self-adhesive 3M Velcro for attaching to shoes.
• Hook for attaching to shoelaces.