It always amazed us how the majority of snow gaiters were big, wide and cumbersome like bulldozers for the snow. The Swazi Ali-Gaiters are snug fitting, so you actually cut through the snow. At the end of the day that makes a huge difference to your level of fatigue. As your calf muscles expand and contract so too does the Kevlar impregnated stretch polyester of the gaiter. You won't even notice you're wearing gaiters!