"I have more than 6 years of use on the OR Crocodiles, I gave them to my son, and bought a new pair Friday. They will outlast the equivalent of anything out there. The Crocodiles may be noisier than you want, but they are Gore-Tex and work extremely well. OR also has softer and more quiet gaiters, but if you don't walk like a slob and rub your pantlegs together, it won't matter..."

I'm at 10 years on the OR having worn them on many trips on Mt. Ranier, Colorado, and here at home. They're pretty worn looking but still work 100%. I've only had the Kenetreks for about 4 and the briars have taken a higher toll on them than the crocs and I don't think they are nearly as water resistant. I only use them now when I know it's not gonna be real wet and save the crocs for rain/snow.

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Last edited by bloodworks; 01/02/11.