G'day Martin,

Looking at those measurements a Large should be a snug fit. If you are wearing thick clothing underneath and want to cover your shoes or boots or want a bit extra room to be safe I would go with the Extra-Large. 

G'day Gary,

I discuss this exact issue in the video around the 8:11-minute mark - shoe size should only be a consideration if the size of your foot puts you in a significantly larger gaiter size than your calf measurements.

The gaiters are fully adjustable, so if you are specifically needing extra protection over your boot and laces, and you want the gaiter to come down lower over your boot - go with the larger size.

If you prefer to have a trimmer fit with the fabric over your leg, and it doesnt matter if the gaiters sit up abit higher on your boot, go with the calf size.

Perhaps the medium may be a good compromise between the two!

G'day Nicole,

The gaiters have an adjustable webbing strap they can be pulled as tight as you want.  The sizing is just a guide based on best comfort with the amount of physical canvas, but 33cm won't be a problem at all, and you'll be able to get just the right fit for performance and comfort.

Hi Michael,

I can see you've asked the same question twice so I'll just answer it here. I think you'll find that the Quagmire Event Gaiters are a little too small for you based on your measurements. Depending on your calf shape you might find that ankle gaiters will suit as they attach around the lower calf/achilles. Or alternately it might be worth exploring some from Outdoor Research, we can't get our hands on them anymore, but from memory, their Crocodile Gore-Tex Gaiters tend to fit larger calves, you might have to get some from a US-based store though as I don't think they're brought into Australia at the moment.

G'day Jim,

The Quagmire Event Gaiters are sold as a pair.

G'day Xavier,

The Quagmire Event Gaiters Medium fit calf circumference of 39-42cm so theoretically they should be ok for you, but if you wanted to make sure they won't be too tight you could go up to the Large size.

G'day Mr/Mrs Indecisive,

You're definitely on the right track looking at Quagmire Gaiters, both the Canvas or Event will do the trick. The canvas is likely to be a little more durable over time, but the Event will be a little more breathable. So you could choose either option, I personally think the Event is handy with the waterproof lining.

G'day Boris,

The Quagmire Event Gaiters will work with trail runners as long as there is a lace at the toe end to hook the front attachment point to the shoe. We do also stock Trail Running Gaiters if they're more suitable, you can find them here.

G'day Jason,

Both styles of the Quagmire Gaiters are the same design and length so from a size point of view they will. The material they're made from is obviously a little different with canvas being a little thicker so they will be potentially a little more durable over time with heavy use. Both models have the same bottom section which is reinforced to prevent wearing from boot scuffing.  

G'day Glenda,

All the Quagmire gaiters use a velcro adjustment system around the cuff. They have changed from a fixed black nylon buckle to a stronger, quick release alloy buckle though as seen in the last image above. I'll see if our web team are able to update the other images so there's no more confusion! 

G'day Steve,

I reckon you're best off going for a large rather than looking smaller as often the Sea to Summit Gaiters tend to be a little smaller than the sizing charts suggest. 

G'day Ray,

Your best bet for preventing snake bites is by using the Sea to Summit Quagmire Canvas Gaiter, although they're not able to 100% guarantee you won't be bitten. Sea to Summit have made a handy little PDF that will help you prevent any nasty bites. You can find that PDF here.

G’day Mick,

The Quagmire Event Gaiters only come in general sizes. What’s important though is that the gaiter fits around your calf snugly but not too tight. 

The small size has a calf circumference of 37-40cm and is 32H cm high. So height wise it should be ok, but definitely give your calves a measure and if they are bigger than that, you might need to consider a different model.

A shorter option is the Spinifex Ankle Gaiters by Sea to Summit, these ones are 22cm high but only come in one size which you can look at here. 

G'day JB, 

For hot harsh environments, you're better off with canvas gaiters such as the Quagmires as they are a little tougher. They will get a little heavier when wet, but it shouldn't be very noticeable. For wet and cold environments, you would want the waterproof Quagmire eVent gaiters. 

Since both those locations that you're planning on hiking in are on the cold/rainy side - the Quagmire eVent gaiters look to be the better option for you. 

G'day Tracy, 

With gaiters you go by calf size, so crack out a tape measure and measure your calves and then compare it to the sizes these gaiters come in. 

For calf circumferences these gaiters come in Small - 37-40cm, Medium 39-42cm, Large 41-45cm, and X-Large 43-47cm.

You want to make sure they're a firm fit so that they’re effective. If you’re still unsure you can give us a call or get back to us and we can give you a hand selecting the best size for you.