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Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus. Loosen the straps with your thumb.
Loosen the straps with your thumb.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italy

Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus

Price 9.99 USD excluding sales tax

Hats off to Italians for trying to keep the gentlemanly side of the war alive even in the '70s, which can be seen on these gaiters that would have been right at home in the trenches of the Great War or at least in the Second Act. Cotton, steel, laces, straps, fiddly donning, these have it all. These don’t have the Nylon mouth found on the previous batch we had. These probably represent an earlier version. In any case, the perfect accessory for your ankle boots.

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This product has used and returned variations. Used are washed and unbroken. Heavily used are also washed but might be missing buttons, have tears, main zipper can be broken etc. Read more about Kierto.

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Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus. Loosen the straps with your thumb.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.
Italian gaiters, canvas, short, surplus.

Hats off to Italians for trying to keep the gentlemanly side of the war alive even in the '70s, which can be seen on these gaiters that would have been right at home in the trenches of the Great War or at least in the Second Act. Cotton, steel, laces, straps, fiddly donning, these have it all. These don’t have the Nylon mouth found on the previous batch we had. These probably represent an earlier version. In any case, the perfect accessory for your ankle boots.

Features

Not too tall, not too easy to use. Back in the old days, the main combination of a soldier's footwear was an ankle boot and a gaiter of various styles. These Italian gaiters from the post-war years look much like the US M-1938 leggings, but they are arguably a bit handier to use. They do their job in any case: protect the lower leg, keep dirt off your boot, and provide some degree of water resistance.

Made from thick canvas, steel hooks, thick laces, nylon understrap, and a little hook at the front to attach to the bootlace. The edges are trimmed with leather. Remember to wear these with the hooks facing outwards, or you'll risk getting tripped on them. At least by failing once you will learn.

Sizing

Italians use a reverse system where the size 4 is the smallest and the size 1 the biggest. This batch seems to contain sizes 1 (EU 46/47) and 2 (EU 44-45) shoes. But it isn’t precision engineering since the size of the hanging flap isn’t that important. But if you have really small feet, these aren’t for you.

Condition

Italian army surplus. Some of these are unissued and still paired together with the original factory thread. You should cut the thread open if you plan on walking with these. Some have seen some use. These are all old, so expect some corrosion in the metal parts.

Kierto Circular Economy

Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.

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Two stars
I would recommend for a friend

07.03.2018 ⚠ Unverified purchase
"Pro" vinkki. Pursiseurassa vastaavia käytettiin aina kun aseen kanssa liikuttiin muualla kuin metsässä. Käyttöä helpottaa, kun naru säädetään kerran sopivaksi, siihen sitten umpisolmu ja loput katki poikki ynnä veks. Riisutaan päästelemällä naru hakasista ja puetaan tietty samaan tapaan. Suomessa käytetty malli (nyt puhutaan 1980-luvusta) oli ehkä sittenkin vähän fiksumpi nauhoitukseltaan, mutta yhtä kaikki: damaskit keräävät kaikenlaista kökköä ja etenkin lunta, joka kulkeutuu lopulta kengän kauluksesta sisään. Koirankakassa eikä mudassa ei kannata kulkea.
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Four stars
I would recommend for a friend

20.03.2018 Verified purchase
My pair came shiny new, a bit too large for my shoes, but perfect for my low ankle boots. Not too hard to adjust, either. They feel a bit stiff, though, as you can expect from the materials.
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Five stars
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30.05.2018 Verified purchase
Mine came in good condition I am very pleased with it.
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One star
I would not recommend to a friend

03.12.2019 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Vaikka säärystimet ovatkin mahtavia pukineita, ovat italialaiset raiskanneet nämä säärystimet nailonilla, ja siten riistäneet säärystimen sielun.
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Five stars
I would recommend for a friend

21.05.2020 Verified purchase
meni 46-kokoisen lyhytvartisen meindlin päälle kuin tarkoitukseen luotuna. teki minusta instant Seikkailijoitten Klubiin valmiin.
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Five stars
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06.05.2021 Verified purchase
These gaiters look very similar to those issued to the WWII Gebirgsjäger, which were used for skiing or mountaineering in tiefschnee. Some post-WWII Italian gear looks like it's been vaguely ripped off from British and US equipment of the day, not surprising considering tons of proper US supplies were ripped off for real when passing through Naples. By all accounts, not much ended up with the guys who were, like, actually fighting the war and stuff.
Anyway, I bought a pair and have used them in the mountains where one might not want a full calf-length gaiter. Very good quality, and a lot tougher and more hard-wearing than any other gaiter I've owned. For boggy Nordic woodland, I use the longer Swiss Army gaiter.
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Two stars
I would not recommend to a friend

13.01.2022 Verified purchase
Three stars
I would recommend for a friend

01.04.2022 Verified purchase
Functional and outwardly feel very durable, but I'm docking 2 stars because mine are not the same style with the nylon upper construction described and shown in the pictures. Instead it's a one-piece canvas construction with a second strap around the top. These probably work fine but the nylon constructed ones appear to be padded around the mouth and thus seem like they would be more comfortable. I know surplus stuff is always a gamble but I was under the impression these were all the same style with no variation. Still recommending them as they seem solid and even more so if you get the correct pair, but I'll likely return them and try to find the right ones elsewhere.
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Three stars
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03.08.2022 ⚠ Unverified purchase
the ones I received were not the model described, in addition to being worn and lacking laces. Although honestly, I would have liked to receive the product described in the description, they look good quality anyway.
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