Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
gator - gator compatibility
English answer:
gaiter - 'gator' compatability = shoes with built in capacity to take 'gators', i.e. velcro or button fasteners
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yeswhere
Jan 6, 2005 21:54
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Lightweight and durable adventure racing shoe designed for sprint and expedition length competition.
Designed in collaboration with the athletes from the Team GoLite/Timberland elite adventure race team.
External molded heel counter provides rearfoot stability during active outdoor pursuits.
Quick-transition lacing system provides a secure, race-ready fit.
Unique integrated gator system offers quick and easy gator compatibility.
Removable, tri-zoned, dual density, Timberland® Agile IQ footbed constructed with DRI-LEX® fabric and perfed EVA for greater breathability.
WHAT DOES GATOR MEAN?
Designed in collaboration with the athletes from the Team GoLite/Timberland elite adventure race team.
External molded heel counter provides rearfoot stability during active outdoor pursuits.
Quick-transition lacing system provides a secure, race-ready fit.
Unique integrated gator system offers quick and easy gator compatibility.
Removable, tri-zoned, dual density, Timberland® Agile IQ footbed constructed with DRI-LEX® fabric and perfed EVA for greater breathability.
WHAT DOES GATOR MEAN?
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yeswhere
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gaiter
Gaiters are a protective covering for a boot or shoe - to keep out rain, snow or in the tropics to protect from snakebites. Seems it is fashionable to call them 'gators' (which is usually a nickname for alligators. See the two links which illustrate 'gator'. On the second link, go to 'foot system' or look up gaiter on google - lots more of the same.
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Jörgen Slet
: maybe :)
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juvera
: Like the name, from gaiter to gator, it is changing from shoe covering into insert.... Answer to "yeswhere": I said changing, like the name, meaning: you can find both!
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check out 'the poles' website - the 'gators' are on the outside!
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Will Matter
: there are no 'gators' here, the original text meant "gaiters". Sounds the same, different meaning.
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just another one of those words like nite and lite which gradually become accepted, I suppose.
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Asghar Bhatti
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a type of tied shoes
They have only two holes on each side of the shoe for threading laces through
If you look at the link you can see a picture:http://www.lxdirect.com/rf/navigation/product.do?Mis_item_id...
If you look at the link you can see a picture:http://www.lxdirect.com/rf/navigation/product.do?Mis_item_id...
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