Testers Ted Alvarez, Shannon Davis, Jonathan Dorn, Kristin Hostetter

These lightweight ankle gaiters stretch over any light to midweight shoe.

These 800-fill down booties come complete with a detachable outer layer.

These burly Mountain Hardwear mountaineering gaiters performed equally well with lightweight scrambling shoes.

These leak-free polyurethane-coated nylon gaiters are less than $30.

These above-the-calf mountaineering socks offer extra warmth when you need it most.

These Wigwam socks are great for skiing thanks to the blister protection offered by the polypro inner face.

This midweight crew sock by Point 6 was a tester favorite.