1. wearing gaiters; having gaiters fitted over the ankle and lower leg

Examples

• The hiker wore gaitered boots to keep snow and debris out of his shoes.
• The soldiers marched in their gaitered uniforms across the parade ground.
• She preferred gaitered leggings for outdoor hiking trips.
• The gaitered officer stood at attention during the ceremony.
• His gaitered legs were visible beneath the formal military dress.