I like the simplicity of pull-on gaiters but have always struggled to get the instep cord the perfect length – long enough to go underneath the heel of my shoe and then to the instep, but tight enough to keep the snow out. Even with elastic shockcord I couldn't get it right. And if I expected to use the gaiter on a different shoe all bets were off.
So after reinventing this wheel ;-) I thought I'd share, to spare…
Just add a cordlock to whatever you use for an instep cord. The eyelet or loop will serve as the stop.
Leave the cord long enough to ease getting it on, then pull it tight. Finally, tuck it up inside the gaiter to protect it, and to keep from getting it snagged.
