The word "gait" has several meanings: the so-called large collars in ancient times, and then lapels with gloves or on the shafts of boots. Nowadays, gaiters are riding gloves, and hockey, and a protective device on the archer’s arm, and overhead snap-on shafts. Let's look at this clothing accessory together.
Gaiters are a way to protect your arms and legs.
In the 18th century, in order not to stain their elegant boots with autumn mud, aristocrats began to use gaiters. They looked like special leather pads on the top, which were fixed on the leg with straps. This accessory has survived to the present day. True, since the 20th century they have been fastened not only with straps, but also with the help of a zipper.
At the beginning of the last century, gaiters are a very fashionable element of clothing, similar to the cavalry one, but fastened on hands. He was worn by motorcyclists, motorists and aviators. A man dressed in a similar manner demonstrated his belonging to the estate of fearless conquerors of heaven and earthly expanses.
Gaiters for hockey players
The described accessory is also very important for athletes. Hockey leggings are special gloves that protect the player’s hand and lower arm of the player’s forearm from hitting the club and hitting the puck. The design feature of hockey gaiters is that, with all their density, they are able to provide mobility of the joints in the upper limbs, which, of course, is extremely necessary for the work of the club.
These gloves have special protective plates, which are made of artificial multilayer materials that provide shock absorption over the entire surface of the brush. And the insert-amplifier on the thumb helps not only protect its phalanges from impact, but also prevent dislocation and even fracture. Another prominent feature of hockey gaiters is the protective cuffs that protect the lower part of the forearm and wrist joints.
On the palm side, gloves use soft but durable materials in one or more layers. As a rule, this is leather (natural, artificial, or a combination). This design allows you to comfortably hold the club, resistant to wear, which is especially important for athletes who give gaiters a heavy load.
Conditionally hockey gaiters can be divided into professional and amateur. The former, as a rule, have less weight, increased comfort and high protective characteristics in comparison with gaiters for amateurs.
Gaiters are children's
In addition, elongated children's mittens are also called gaiters. They help protect the baby’s hands even in the coldest winter.
The winter version of children's cuffs is usually insulated with sheepskin, and the upper part of this accessory is made of waterproof material that allows the baby to pick up snow in their hands without risk of wetting them. At the same time, the tissue allows the skin to breathe, the handles, accordingly, do not sweat. There is also a completely waterproof gait. This is an accessory designed for wet autumn weather.
Toddlers wear leggings, tucking them under the sleeves of the jacket, but the wide cuffs of the mittens can also be pulled over them. For active children, it is best to choose sintepon mittens with a fleece lining, as they are light and at the same time warm. A good option is leggings with a locking clasp. Unlike an elastic band, it is able to better adjust the size of the cuffs and securely fasten them to the wrists. This will give your tomboy the opportunity to play enough in the snowballs, without losing their comfortable gauntlets.