I was pretty skeptical about these, as they aren't a well-known brand. Some of that skepticism is justified: the closure at the top doesn't stay closed, and is essentially useless. However, since they come up over my knee cap (just under it when hiking), it is rarely a problem.

It does have a lace hook (which was not in any description anywhere), but I never use it since these come down wonderfully far and stay down. I have had absolutely no problem with snow coming in the bottoms. They completely cover the leather of my Kamik Nationplus boots.

The 2" velcro closure is very nice. It stays solidly closed even when caked with ice, and is easy to open and close.

Basically, a good winter gaiter that is neither top of the line nor junk. 3 stars