Yep. I'm old school and wear gaiters. I prefer something short. I wear trail runners by Xero. This summer I was backpacking and realized at one point that a friend I made on trail was younger than my gaiters! Thinking it may be time to replace them? I just keep repairing them.
Next summer I will be doing my backpacking and day hikes in AZ, UT and probably WY. Might also go to SD or possibly through CO instead as we head back to AZ for the balloon fiesta in October. After that, we aren't really sure where we will go for the winter.
Suggestions?