gaiters
Lower leg covers
Gaiters are protective coverings worn over the lower leg and ankle, typically fastening with buttons, buckles, or zippers.
They shield against mud, snow, water, or debris, making them common gear for hiking, military use, and outdoor work.
Historically, gaiters were also a fashionable accessory worn over shoes and extending partway up the calf.
In religious contexts, some clergy wear gaiters as part of traditional vestments.
Path through wilderness
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- screeLoose rock debris
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
breathable · gore-tex · snowshoeing · mountaineering · debris · pebbles · mud · snow
Cloth leg wrappings
- uniformIdentical throughout
- infantryGround combat troops
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
tactical · webbing · khaki · canvas · wrap · WWI · regulation · march
Hip-flared equestrian trousers
- breechesTrousers ending below knee
- chapsProtective riding legwear
- dressageCompetitive precision riding
- showjumpingTimed equine obstacle sport
riding · stirrups · saddle · suede · leather · fitted · calf-length · schooling
Quality from past eras
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- steampunkRetrofuturistic Victorian science fiction
- dandyFashion-obsessed gentleman
costume · retro · flapper · bespoke · tailored · button-up · formal · accessory
Making impervious to moisture
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- warmthHeat you feel
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
coverage · sealed · reinforced · durable · brambles · gravel
trail
Path through wilderness
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- screeLoose rock debris
waterproof · breathable · gore-tex · snowshoeing · mountaineering · debris · pebbles · mud · snow · bushwhacking
puttees
Cloth leg wrappings
camouflage · tactical · webbing · khaki · canvas · wrap · WWI · regulation · march · soldier
jodhpurs
Hip-flared equestrian trousers
- breechesTrousers ending below knee
- chapsProtective riding legwear
- dressageCompetitive precision riding
showjumping · riding · stirrups · saddle · suede · leather · fitted · calf-length · schooling · polo
vintage
Quality from past eras
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- steampunkRetrofuturistic Victorian science fiction
dandy · costume · retro · flapper · bespoke · tailored · button-up · formal · accessory · dapper
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- warmthHeat you feel
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
shield · coverage · sealed · reinforced · durable · brambles · gravel
- mountaineeringsummit, alpinist, mountaineer, ice axe, ice axes
- hikingtrail, hike, hiker, trails, day hikes
- expedition gearbackpack, binoculars, compass, climbing rope, canteen
- outdoor gearbackpack, tent, sleeping bag, hiking boots, compass
- waterproofwaterproof, water resistant, water repellent, watertight, impermeable
- winterwearwinter coat, parka, snow boots, mittens, scarf
gaitersknee-high boots
Footwear extending to kneecap
waders · tall boots · hip boots · Wellington boots · ankle socks
- neck gaiterTubular neck covering