Can I ask a couple questions since there seem to be a few fans here? I've never used them though after seeing this thread I had a look round some in a shop the other day. What I don't get is what's the advantage of these over a standard strap-under-the-foot type gaiter? The berghaus yetis don't fully enclose the boot so I can't see how they'd waterproof them (turn them into wellies) say wading through a bog or a river. At the same time standard gaiters are a lot easier to put on / take off (I'm thinking mostly drying boots in the field) and would seem to give just as much protection walking through long grass or stopping bits dropping into the tops of your boots. What am I missing?
The other thing - does anyone know if they're compatible with crampons? C2 or C3 type with a clip on heel? Winter boots are something I could see myself leaving them on. And OK yeah I'm in a kit-buying mood at the moment and want convincing