The Kahtoola LEVAgaiter GTX Mid is an ultralight waterproof GORE-TEX gaiter for trail running and hiking through snow, rain, dust and rocky ground. Zip it over your shoes and slush, grit and pebbles stay outside where they belong.

It suits shoulder-season and winter trail runners, fastpackers and anyone whose shoes keep filling with snow or scree. A breathable GORE-TEX upper sheds water, a tough ripstop nylon lower and Aegis rock guard shrug off abrasion, and the offset side zip makes it quick to get on and off. Underneath, a replaceable DuraLink instep strap carries Kahtoola's 1000-mile warranty.

Kahtoola sizes it separately for shoes and boots, so check their chart against your footwear. Running dry, dusty trails? The Kahtoola INSTAgaiter Low and tougher Kahtoola RENAgaiter Low keep debris out without a waterproof membrane.