Nothing keeps you out of the alpine more than the fear of blue toes and frozen feet. Luckily Outdoor Researchs first-ever product redesigned and buffeted for a new decade of alpine adventure has you covered. Extreme cold never felt so manageable. Built for the most extreme weather and encapsulated by a rugged insulated interior with an easily-adjustable and easy-to-repair instep strap the X-Gaiter provides unprecedented warmth streamlined fit with minimal bulk and an incredibly lightweight construction thats versatile enough to suit your favorite seasons and mountain sports from high altitude peak bagging to carving lines in the backcountry. Perhaps the best quality of the newly redesigned X-Gaiter is its total versatility. Compatible with mountaineering boots crampons and ski touring boots the X-Gaiter does the work – and provides the protection – of an 8000m boot without the cost bulk or limited usage. There’s no question about it: This dramatic transformation of the best legacy footwear protection in the industry is going to be the best choice for every single one of your next alpine objectives.

Outdoor Research X-Gaiters – Black/Chili M
$74.11