S2S Quagmire gaiters

[stoogest]

Hi all,

Bivouac have a 20% off sale at the moment so I thought I'd pick up a pair of Quagmire gaiters.

A question though, I'm just under 6ft and normally wear around a size 11-12 shoe (my Scarpas are a UK12/EU47), so which size gaiter would fit best?

I notice on the WildEarth website that they recommend a Medium for shoe size 41/42, Large for 43/44 and X-Large for 45/46. I'm thinking that surely I can't be an X-Large...plus I don't think I've ever actually seen a XL size gaiter in any of the camping stores in Hobart...??

Any personal experiences (including shoe size and height if possible) would be much appreciated!

Andrew.

[stepbystep]

5'10.5" Size 43 Shoe, the medium is a touch small and the large is a touch big I reckon Large would be the go for you, best try them on though.

[neilmny]

I'm 180cm and have a US13 boot and I use XL size.
They fit well and I ordered them from Wildearth based on their size listing.

[stoogest]

Thanks folks. I was hoping to buy online tonight, but I think I'll be better off dropping by one of the local shops and trying a pair of the large ones on. Better safe than sorry!

[ryantmalone]

Measure your calves first, and check their sizing! I have pretty big, but not abnormal calves as a result of the amount of walking that I have done in the past, and a pair of XL Quagmires will not fit me at all, and I wear a US 11.5, and am around 6 ft 2 in.

[stoogest]

Wow! I don't think I'm at any risk of that, but makes me even more keen to try them on rather than guessing!

[Strider]

Wow! I don't think I'm at any risk of that, but makes me even more keen to try them on rather than guessing!

Most places in Hobart stock Quagmires

[stoogest]

I've noticed that, but I don't recall seeing any that stock XL size. I guess I'll see how the L goes and if it's too small I'll have to assume that XL is the way to go when ordering online.

[Strider]

Just looked at Bivouac. I swear they are only around the $70 mark in the shops anyway. And they also appear to still be selling the old Gore-Tex model that was replaced by the eVent model well over a year ago now.

Ebay is worth a look too..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sea-To-Summi ... 133&_uhb=1

[stoogest]

Remember that those prices are in NZ dollars. They drop to around $55 in AU dollars with free shipping.

[Strider]

Remember that those prices are in NZ dollars. They drop to around $55 in AU dollars with free shipping.

Good point!

[stoogest]

I did that when I was looking at buying a couple of sleeping mats earlier this year. I thought, "These prices are ok, but I might as well go local". Until it dawned on me and then it became a whole lot more attractive!

I'm also planning on getting a WindPro 2 stove through Bivouac as they've got 20% off that as well.

[stoogest]

Well, looks like the large is the size for me. While both were quite high up the calf, the XL (I found a pair at Mountain Designs) was right up around the knee and was just a little bit too loose for my liking.

Thanks again for the assistance!

Andrew.

[Picaro]

I'm 6 ft. and wear a 45 1/2 size boot. the large Quagmire is a good firm fit around the boot, ( Zamberlan Vioz) with plenty of adjustment left in the tops, with my average size calves