Chota Gaiter Socks
By Matt Smith

The Chota Gaiter Sock is designed to be worn with Chota footwear. I wore the socks with both the Chota Quetico Trekker and the 5.10 Canyoneer. I found no compatibility problems with the sock. In it's most basic form, it is a neoprene sock with a scree collar that fits down over the cuff of your boot. The seams run along the sides of the bottom, and I found they did not create any uncomfortable lumps or friction spots. A tough elastic helps keep the sock up and sand and gravel out.

I wore the socks while hiking two separate canyons and found they kept my feet warm in the 40-50 degree water. As advertised the scree collar significantly reduced the amount of debris that found it's way into my boots. I found the sock much more comfortable than other socks that have the ream down the middle.

Summary: The Gaiter Sock works well to keep debris from getting into your boots. Aside from that unique feature it is about the same as other neoprene socks other manufacturers. At $23.90, they are about the same price as other neoprene socks.

Matt Smith is the Canyoneering Editor for GearReview.com.

For more information, contact:
Chota Outdoor Gear
Bryant Sales Company, LLC
PO Box 31137
Knoxville, TN 37930
(423) 690-1814
E-mail ChotaAKONA@aol.com