Traipsing through a wet woods made me jealous of the folks who wore gaiters to bridge the boot-ankle-pantleg gap. Blousing my pantlegs to my boots proved not entirely bulletproof as apparently brush or something outdoors likes to eat blousing garters [yes, the garters were up inside the bell of folded over pantlegs].

An upcoming snowshoe venture makes the topic of enhanced interest.

So, what are the better / best features to look for in gaiters?

Thanks.