Mind you this is my first pair of gaiters, I took an 8 mile hike today in upper New York in 12"-18" snow, they did exactly what I was looking for keep the snow out & my pants dry. I have a few issues- 1. The first pair (L) that ordered where to short, I measured like the picture shown on the description,  2. The lower buckle that goes under the boot is a pain to buckle and it seems to loosen over time, I did get it to secure by backlashing the strap but that shouldn't have to be done. I would recommend these as long as you understand the lower buckle issue. For the $ I think you'd be hard pressed to find better ones at this price point. I'm giving 3 stars because of the buckle,  if they would have stayed tighter I'd have given 5 stars.