Why Such High Legs On Boots If You're Wearing Gaiters?

[mr_magicfingers 1]

This might be a silly question but, as I'm about to buy new boots I'll ask anyway.

 

I've worn hiking boots of various kinds for decades and never had anything that was much above the ankle. Being new to hunting etc I'm seeing most people recommending boots that seem to come half way up your calf, such as altberg game keepers or meindle dovre etc. Do you need this much extra support when you're stalking? I've hiked for years with a hefty pack and never needed boots that high. I'd be wearing gaiters so that'll keep the muck out though obviously not as waterproof going through deeper puddles.

 

Cheers.

 

[happydigger 13]

For ankle support over uneven ground

[Westy76 546]

Do gaiters not make a noise?

[Lewis Ste 245]

Snake protection on the moors just extra protection as you can be walking anywhere hunting not just footpaths where you can see the holes and dangers

[TOMO 24,843]

Do gaiters not make a noise?

I use gaiters ,, on my boots don't really think they make that much noise

[Westy76 546]

 

Do gaiters not make a noise?

I use gaiters ,, on my boots don't really think they make that much noise

I only ask as recently I was giving the ferts a stretch and heard a group of ramblers a mile away all wearing gaiters I heard every foot step coming.

Can you get different types?

[mr_magicfingers 1]

Makes sense. I've tended to backpack away from the trails and just used ankle high boots. Probably get another set of those and if I find myself stalking more seriously then get some high leg boots.

 

Cheers.

[Born Hunter 17,622]

I'll be honest, I've never found much difference.

[BIGLURKS 874]

I find them handy in boggy areas and crossing small streams and I've yet too find a pair of gaiters that don't make a lot of noise