Originally Posted By: Harvey Lankford
I watched as my friend put on first his Microspikes, then the gaiter. The gaiter strap wraps under the arch of the boot. Placed on last, this is like an unofficial safety strap for the Microspike.


Good point, I hadn't thought of that! My friend that had a microspike come off did not have gaiters at the time. During that trip he saw how useful they are. He owns a pair now. grin